Ashok Leyland Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 24 May 2025
Result Summary
- Ashok Leyland Ltd reported a 12.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 2.9%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 11.7% QoQ and down 0.4% YoY.
- The net profit increased 13.9% QoQ and increased 16.3% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Ashok Leyland Ltd stood at 2.9 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 13613.29 | 12060.15 | 13233.16 | 12.9% | 2.9% |
Total Expenses | 12037.16 | 10777.77 | 12085.50 | 11.7% | -0.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 1509.89 | 1124.65 | 1205.65 | 34.3% | 25.2% |
Tax | 581.99 | 312.56 | 411.06 | 86.2% | 41.6% |
Profit After Tax | 933.69 | 819.67 | 802.71 | 13.9% | 16.3% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.90 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Ashok Leyland Ltd is a prominent player in the commercial vehicle manufacturing sector, primarily operating within the automotive industry. The company is renowned for its production of a wide range of vehicles, including trucks, buses, light vehicles, and defense vehicles. This diversity in its product portfolio positions it as a key contributor to the transportation infrastructure in India and various international markets. In recent times, Ashok Leyland has focused on expanding its product offerings and enhancing its technological capabilities, although specific recent developments are not detailed within the provided dataset. The company's strategic initiatives usually revolve around innovation in vehicle design, improving fuel efficiency, and expanding its market presence both domestically and internationally.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Ashok Leyland Ltd reported Total Income of ₹13,613.29 crores, which marks a 12.9% increase from the previous quarter (Q3FY25) where Total Income was ₹12,060.15 crores, and a 2.9% increase compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q4FY24), which stood at ₹13,233.16 crores. This growth in revenue can be attributed to various factors, potentially including an increase in vehicle sales volume, product price adjustments, or enhanced market penetration. The company’s ability to maintain and slightly grow its revenue on a year-over-year basis indicates resilience amidst varying market conditions. However, specific drivers of this revenue change are not detailed in the available data.
Profitability
Ashok Leyland Ltd's Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q4FY25 was ₹1,509.89 crores, representing a significant quarter-over-quarter increase of 34.3% from ₹1,124.65 crores in Q3FY25 and a year-over-year increase of 25.2% from ₹1,205.65 crores in Q4FY24. The Tax expense for the quarter was ₹581.99 crores, which increased by 86.2% from the previous quarter and by 41.6% from the same period last year. This resulted in a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹933.69 crores for Q4FY25, showing a 13.9% increase from ₹819.67 crores in Q3FY25 and a 16.3% increase from ₹802.71 crores in Q4FY24. The company's Earnings Per Share (EPS) also increased to ₹2.90 from ₹2.60 in both the previous quarter and the same quarter last year, reflecting a stable growth pattern in profitability metrics.
Operating Metrics
Total Expenses for Ashok Leyland Ltd in Q4FY25 amounted to ₹12,037.16 crores, which is an 11.7% increase from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹10,777.77 crores, yet slightly decreasing by 0.4% when compared to the expenses of ₹12,085.50 crores in Q4FY24. This data suggests a controlled cost environment despite the increased revenue and profitability. The effective management of expenses relative to income has contributed positively to the bottom line. The company’s ability to enhance profitability while managing expenses efficiently is highlighted by the improvements in both PBT and PAT. The financial performance indicators like EPS reinforce the stable operational performance for the quarter. Specific operational strategies or challenges faced by the company during this period are not detailed in the provided data.