Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd reported a 7.0% 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 4.9%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 11.3% QoQ and 11.8% YoY.
• The net profit increased 18.8% QoQ and increased 69.4% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd stood at 4.3 during Q4FY25.

Financial Statments for Q4FY25

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Company Overview

Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd is a diversified Indian public sector enterprise operating under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Established over a century ago, the company is primarily engaged in manufacturing and services spanning various sectors. Balmer Lawrie’s key business segments include industrial packaging, greases and lubricants, chemicals, logistics services, and refinery and oil field services. The industrial packaging division is known for its production of steel barrels, while the logistics segment offers services such as freight forwarding and warehousing. Recent years have seen Balmer Lawrie continue to expand its logistics capabilities, a strategic move aligned with the growing demand for integrated logistics solutions in India. However, further specific details about recent major developments within the company are not available in the provided data.

Revenue

In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd recorded a total income of ₹594.39 crores. This figure represents a decrease of 7.0% compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹639.04 crores. When compared year-over-year, there is a decline of 4.9% from the ₹625.21 crores recorded in Q4FY24. The reduction in total income both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year highlights a challenging revenue environment for the company during this period.

Profitability

For Q4FY25, Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd reported a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹87.92 crores, reflecting a 29.4% increase from the previous quarter's PBT of ₹67.94 crores. On a year-over-year basis, PBT increased by 73.3% from ₹50.73 crores in Q4FY24. The tax expenses for Q4FY25 amounted to ₹26.84 crores, marking a 35.6% increase from the previous quarter and a slight 4.0% increase from the same quarter last year. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) rose to ₹73.35 crores, showcasing an 18.8% increase QoQ from ₹61.73 crores and a significant 69.4% increase YoY from ₹43.29 crores. Earnings per share also followed this positive trajectory, increasing by 13.2% QoQ and 65.4% YoY, ending at ₹4.30.

Operating Metrics

The operating expenses for Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd in Q4FY25 amounted to ₹506.47 crores, which is a reduction of 11.3% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹571.09 crores. This also marks an 11.8% decrease from the expenses in Q4FY24, which were ₹574.49 crores. The decrease in total expenses suggests improved operational efficiency or cost-saving measures during the quarter. This reduction in expenses has contributed to the company's improved profitability metrics, despite the decline in total income. Notably, the earnings per share in the fourth quarter were ₹4.30, indicating a robust growth trajectory compared to both the previous quarter and the same quarter last year.