Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd reported a 0.3% 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 3.3%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 3.4% QoQ and 2.4% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 20.5% QoQ and decreased 30.4% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd stood at 1.8 during Q3FY25.

Financial Statments for Q3FY25

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Company Overview

Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd is a prominent player in the Indian consumer goods sector, primarily known for its range of personal care products. The company's product portfolio includes hair oils, skincare products, and other personal care items, with a significant market presence in hair oil segments such as Bajaj Almond Drops, which is a widely recognized brand in India. Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd operates within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, which is characterized by high competition and rapid turnover of goods. As of the data available to October 2023, no specific recent major developments can be identified for Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd.

Revenue

In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd reported a total income of ₹242.01 crores. This represents a slight decrease of 0.3% from the previous quarter (Q2FY25), where total income was ₹242.85 crores. Comparing it to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q3FY24), there is a more noticeable decline of 3.3%, as the total income then was ₹250.16 crores. These fluctuations in total income can be indicative of various market dynamics and consumer behavior changes. However, based on the provided data, no specific conclusions can be drawn regarding these changes.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd in Q3FY25 show a decline when observed on both a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and year-over-year (YoY) basis. The company's Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at ₹31.11 crores, marking a decrease of 19.9% from the previous quarter and 29.8% from the same quarter last year. Profit After Tax (PAT) also followed a similar trend with a figure of ₹25.31 crores, down by 20.5% QoQ and 30.4% YoY. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q3FY25 was ₹1.80, which is a decrease of 21.7% from the preceding quarter and 28.0% compared to the previous year. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹5.80 crores, decreasing by 17.1% from Q2FY25 and 27.0% from Q3FY24.

Operating Metrics

The financial data for Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd in Q3FY25 indicates total expenses of ₹210.90 crores. This reflects an increase of 3.4% from Q2FY25 and a 2.4% increase from Q3FY24. The rise in expenses on a QoQ and YoY basis could be due to various operational factors, but specific causes are not discernible from the available data. The provided metrics highlight that the company's expenses have grown despite a decrease in total income, which contributes to the observed declines in profitability. The specific financial ratios such as P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and current ratio cannot be calculated from the given data as it lacks necessary inputs like market capitalization or total liabilities.