Ashapura Minechem Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 31 May 2025
Result Summary
- Ashapura Minechem Ltd reported a 49.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 38.4%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 44.1% QoQ and 36.6% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 37.4% QoQ and increased 69.3% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Ashapura Minechem Ltd stood at 7.3 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 442.09 | 879.25 | 718.07 | -49.7% | -38.4% |
Total Expenses | 428.70 | 766.27 | 675.77 | -44.1% | -36.6% |
Profit Before Tax | 70.11 | 112.98 | 42.31 | -37.9% | 65.7% |
Tax | 9.21 | 11.88 | 11.56 | -22.5% | -20.3% |
Profit After Tax | 67.37 | 107.59 | 39.79 | -37.4% | 69.3% |
Earnings Per Share | 7.30 | 11.20 | 4.40 | -34.8% | 65.9% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Ashapura Minechem Ltd is a leading company in the minerals industry, primarily involved in the mining and processing of a range of minerals such as bauxite, bentonite, kaolin, and other specialty minerals. The company operates globally, serving key industries including oil and gas, iron and steel, and ceramics, among others. Ashapura Minechem has established itself as a significant player in the mining sector with its extensive deposits and processing capabilities. While specific recent developments are not available, the company is known for its focus on expanding its mineral portfolio and enhancing its operational efficiencies.
Revenue
In Q4FY25, Ashapura Minechem Ltd reported a total income of ₹442.09 crores, a substantial decrease from ₹879.25 crores in Q3FY25, marking a quarter-over-quarter decline of 49.7%. When compared to Q4FY24, where the total income was ₹718.07 crores, the year-over-year decline stands at 38.4%. This significant reduction in total income both on a QoQ and YoY basis indicates a challenging quarter for the company in terms of revenue generation. The decrease could be attributed to various factors, including market conditions or operational disruptions, though specific reasons are not provided in the data.
Profitability
For Q4FY25, Ashapura Minechem Ltd's profit before tax was ₹70.11 crores, down from ₹112.98 crores in Q3FY25, reflecting a 37.9% decrease on a quarter-over-quarter basis. The profit before tax in Q4FY24 was ₹42.31 crores, indicating a year-over-year increase of 65.7%. The profit after tax for Q4FY25 was ₹67.37 crores, a decrease from ₹107.59 crores in the previous quarter, which is a 37.4% drop QoQ. However, compared to Q4FY24, the profit after tax increased by 69.3%. The earnings per share for Q4FY25 was ₹7.30, down from ₹11.20 in Q3FY25, indicating a QoQ decrease of 34.8%, but up from ₹4.40 in Q4FY24, showing a YoY increase of 65.9%. These figures indicate variability in profitability metrics over the quarters.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Ashapura Minechem Ltd in Q4FY25 were ₹428.70 crores, down from ₹766.27 crores in Q3FY25, representing a 44.1% decrease quarter-over-quarter. Compared to Q4FY24, when total expenses were ₹675.77 crores, there was a year-over-year decrease of 36.6%. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was ₹9.21 crores, down from ₹11.88 crores in Q3FY25, showing a 22.5% decline QoQ, and a 20.3% decrease from ₹11.56 crores in Q4FY24. These figures suggest that the company managed to reduce its expenses significantly in Q4FY25 compared to both the previous quarter and the same quarter in the previous fiscal year. This reduction in expenses might have contributed to the increased profitability on a year-over-year basis despite the decline in total income.