Barak Valley Cements' Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Barak Valley Cements Ltd reported a 18.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 7.6%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 19.1% QoQ and up 12.3% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 213.7% QoQ and decreased 58.0% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Barak Valley Cements Ltd stood at 0.6 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Barak Valley Cements Ltd operates as a cement manufacturing company primarily in India. It is engaged in the production and sale of plain cement concrete (PCC) and Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), which are commonly used in construction. The company serves both retail and institutional customers, contributing to various infrastructural projects. As of the latest available data up to October 2023, there are no specific recent developments provided that could impact the company's operational landscape or strategic direction. Therefore, any recent changes in business operations or strategic initiatives remain unreported in the current context.

Revenue

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Barak Valley Cements Ltd reported a total income of ₹57.71 crores. This figure represents an 18.7% decline from the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹70.96 crores. However, there was a year-over-year increase of 7.6% compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q1FY25), which recorded a total income of ₹53.63 crores. These figures highlight a periodic fluctuation in revenue, with a notable decline on a quarter-over-quarter basis, yet exhibiting growth over the year. This pattern underscores the variability in the company's revenue streams across different fiscal periods.

Profitability

In Q1FY26, the company reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹2.26 crores, showing a decrease of 5.8% from the preceding quarter (Q4FY25), which had a PBT of ₹2.40 crores. Year-over-year, the PBT decreased by 46.8% from the ₹4.25 crores recorded in Q1FY25. The Tax expense for Q1FY26 was significantly lower at ₹0.93 crores compared to ₹3.57 crores in Q4FY25, representing a 73.9% decrease. Comparing year-over-year, tax expenses dropped by 13.9% from ₹1.08 crores in Q1FY25. Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹1.33 crores in Q1FY26, a significant improvement from a loss of ₹1.17 crores in Q4FY25, reflecting a substantial change of -213.7%. However, there was a 58.0% decline from the ₹3.17 crores in Q1FY25. Earnings Per Share (EPS) mirrored this pattern, at ₹0.60 in Q1FY26, compared to a negative ₹0.53 in Q4FY25 and ₹1.43 in Q1FY25, showing similar fluctuations in profitability metrics.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Barak Valley Cements Ltd in Q1FY26 were ₹55.46 crores, which is a 19.1% reduction from the prior quarter (Q4FY25) where expenses stood at ₹68.56 crores. Year-over-year, total expenses increased by 12.3% from ₹49.38 crores in Q1FY25. These changes in expenses highlight a reduction in operational spending from the previous quarter, while indicating an increase when compared on an annual basis. The operating metrics reveal a notable adjustment in the company's cost structure within the reported periods, affecting the overall financial performance. While detailed ratios such as P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio are not directly provided, the available data reflects underlying operational dynamics and financial adjustments.