Barak Valley Cements Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 31 May 2025
Result Summary
- Barak Valley Cements Ltd reported a 29.1% 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 15.2%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 31.9% QoQ and 17.3% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 186.0% QoQ and decreased 191.4% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Barak Valley Cements Ltd declined at 0.5 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 70.96 | 54.98 | 61.62 | 29.1% | 15.2% |
Total Expenses | 68.56 | 51.98 | 58.45 | 31.9% | 17.3% |
Profit Before Tax | 2.40 | 3.00 | 3.17 | -20.0% | -24.3% |
Tax | 3.57 | 1.65 | 1.89 | 116.4% | 88.9% |
Profit After Tax | -1.17 | 1.36 | 1.28 | -186.0% | -191.4% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.50 | 0.60 | 0.60 | -183.3% | -183.3% |
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Company Overview
Barak Valley Cements Ltd is a company engaged in the production of cement, primarily serving the construction industry. While detailed information about the company's specific products or recent developments isn't provided, Barak Valley Cements Ltd operates within the broader building materials sector, a critical component of the infrastructure industry. As a manufacturer, the company likely focuses on producing various types of cement which are essential for construction projects ranging from residential buildings to large-scale infrastructure developments.
Revenue
For the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Barak Valley Cements Ltd reported a total income of ₹70.96 crores. This represents a significant increase of 29.1% compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25) and a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 15.2% from the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 (Q4FY24), where total income was ₹61.62 crores. These figures indicate that the company experienced substantial revenue growth both sequentially and annually, suggesting an uptick in sales or an increase in pricing.
Profitability
In terms of profitability, Barak Valley Cements Ltd's profit before tax for Q4FY25 was ₹2.40 crores, which is a decline of 20.0% from the previous quarter (Q3FY25) where it stood at ₹3.00 crores. Additionally, this figure is down 24.3% from the same quarter in the previous year (Q4FY24) when the profit before tax was ₹3.17 crores. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was ₹3.57 crores, a sharp increase of 116.4% QoQ and 88.9% YoY. Consequently, the company reported a loss after tax of ₹1.17 crores in Q4FY25, a significant drop from profits of ₹1.36 crores in Q3FY25 and ₹1.28 crores in Q4FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) also reflected this downturn, with a negative ₹0.50 in Q4FY25 compared to ₹0.60 in both Q3FY25 and Q4FY24.
Operating Metrics
The operating metrics for Barak Valley Cements Ltd in Q4FY25 show an increase in total expenses to ₹68.56 crores, which is a 31.9% rise from Q3FY25 and a 17.3% increase from Q4FY24. This rise in expenses outpaced the revenue growth, contributing to the decreased profitability for the quarter. The company's performance metrics, such as the profit margins, were adversely affected by the higher tax expenses and increased operational costs, which were not sufficiently offset by the revenue gains. The negative earnings per share is indicative of the overall financial pressures faced by the company in this quarter.