A B M International Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• A B M International Ltd reported a 0.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 20.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 8.8% QoQ and down 19.1% YoY.
• The net profit increased 303.9% QoQ and decreased 4.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of A B M International Ltd declined at 2.2 during Q3FY25.

Financial Statments for Q3FY25

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Company Overview

A B M International Ltd is a company known for its involvement in the trade of various products, including textiles, polymers, and other goods. Its operations are primarily centered around the trading industry, where it functions as an intermediary in the supply chain, purchasing goods from manufacturers and selling them to end-users or other distributors. The company often engages in importing and exporting activities, reflecting its global reach and adaptability to market demands. Although specific recent developments are not provided, companies in this sector typically face challenges related to fluctuating market demands and changes in international trade regulations.

Revenue

For the quarter ending in Q3FY25, A B M International Ltd reported total income of ₹16.79 crores. When compared to the preceding quarter, Q2FY25, there was a slight decrease of 0.1% from ₹16.81 crores. This data indicates stability in revenue generation over the last two quarters. However, on a year-over-year basis, there was a significant decline of 20.7% from ₹21.16 crores in Q3FY24. This comparison highlights a notable reduction in revenue over the past year.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for A B M International Ltd in Q3FY25 show a challenging period. The company reported a loss before tax of ₹2.06 crores, which is an increase from a loss of ₹0.50 crores in Q2FY25, marking a quarter-over-quarter increase in loss by 312%. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year, Q3FY24, where the loss before tax was ₹2.15 crores, there is a slight improvement by 4.2%. The profit after tax matched the pre-tax loss figures due to a zero tax expense, recording a loss of ₹2.06 crores for Q3FY25. Earnings per share mirrored this trend, showing a negative earnings figure of ₹2.20 in Q3FY25, which was a sharp increase from the previous quarter’s ₹0.50 but slightly less negative than the ₹2.30 recorded in Q3FY24.

Operating Metrics

The operating metrics reveal that total expenses for Q3FY25 were ₹18.85 crores, which is an increase of 8.8% compared to ₹17.32 crores in Q2FY25. Year-over-year, expenses decreased by 19.1% from ₹23.31 crores in Q3FY24. The consistent reduction in expenses over the past year suggests efforts to manage costs effectively, even as the company faced a drop in revenue. The earnings per share of -₹2.20 for Q3FY25 further reflect the overall financial performance of the company during this period, showing a marked increase in the loss per share from the previous quarter while being slightly better than the same quarter last year.