Balmer Lawrie & Company's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd reported a 6.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 0.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 4.5% QoQ and up 0.4% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 18.1% QoQ and decreased 9.7% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd stood at 3.31 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd is a diversified, multi-product, multi-location company with a strong presence in both the manufacturing and service sectors. It operates in a variety of industries including manufacturing of steel barrels, industrial greases, and specialty lubricants, travel and transportation services, and logistics infrastructure. The company has a long history and is a Government of India enterprise, which adds to its credibility and influence in the market. Recent developments or specific strategic initiatives undertaken by Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd are not available in the provided data, and further information would be required for a complete assessment of its current strategic direction.

Revenue

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd reported a total income of ₹646.14 crores. This represents a decrease from ₹690.13 crores in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), marking a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 6.4%. Compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year (Q2FY25), where total income was ₹650.37 crores, the company experienced a year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 0.7%. These figures reflect a challenging period in terms of revenue generation, and without additional context from the industry or economic environment, the specific factors contributing to these changes remain unspecified.

Profitability

Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd's profitability metrics for Q2FY26 show a profit before tax of ₹55.50 crores. This is a decrease from the ₹71.41 crores reported in Q1FY26, reflecting a QoQ decline of 22.3%. Compared to the same period in the previous year (Q2FY25), where profit before tax was ₹62.23 crores, there is a YoY decline of 10.8%. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹17.02 crores, down from ₹19.44 crores in Q1FY26, and also a decrease from ₹18.89 crores in Q2FY25, showing YoY and QoQ reductions of 9.9% and 12.4%, respectively. The profit after tax for Q2FY26 stands at ₹55.18 crores, which is lower than both Q1FY26 and Q2FY25, showing YoY and QoQ declines of 9.7% and 18.1%, respectively. These figures indicate a period of reduced profitability for the company over the past year and quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) also saw a reduction, with Q2FY26 reporting ₹3.31 compared to ₹4.03 in Q1FY26 and ₹3.66 in Q2FY25, showing declines of 17.9% QoQ and 9.6% YoY.

Operating Metrics

In terms of operational efficiency, the total expenses for Q2FY26 were ₹590.65 crores, which is a reduction from ₹618.72 crores in Q1FY26, marking a QoQ decrease of 4.5%. Compared to Q2FY25, where expenses were ₹588.14 crores, there was a slight YoY increase of 0.4%. Despite the decrease in expenses from the previous quarter, the reduction in total income led to lower profitability. These operating metrics suggest a focus on cost management in light of revenue pressures. However, a more detailed analysis of segmental performance and operational strategies would be needed for a comprehensive understanding. The financial data provided does not include specific ratios like the P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio, which would require additional financial statement data for calculation.