Birla Cable's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Birla Cable Ltd reported a 0.3% 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 3.4%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 0.2% QoQ and down 2.7% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 47.8% QoQ and decreased 61.0% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Birla Cable Ltd stood at 0.24 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Birla Cable Ltd is a notable player in the manufacturing sector, specializing primarily in the production of a wide range of cables. The company is part of the broader telecommunications and cable manufacturing industry, serving various sectors by providing essential products that facilitate communication and connectivity. As of the latest reports, Birla Cable Ltd has not disclosed any significant recent developments that would influence its financial position or operational strategy. The company's primary product offerings include optical fiber cables, copper telecommunication cables, structured copper cables, and specialty cables used in different industrial applications. Further information regarding any recent strategic initiatives or changes in the business model is not available from the current dataset.

Revenue

In Q2FY26, Birla Cable Ltd reported a total income of ₹176.49 crores, which marks a slight decrease of 0.3% from the previous quarter (Q1FY26), where total income was ₹176.98 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q2FY25), the company experienced a more pronounced decrease in total income by 3.4%, down from ₹182.75 crores. This decline in revenue over both quarterly and yearly periods indicates a reduction in the company's ability to generate income from its core operations. The figures reflect the company's performance in maintaining its revenue streams amidst industry challenges or changes in market conditions.

Profitability

Profitability metrics for Birla Cable Ltd during Q2FY26 indicate a decrease in profits. The company posted a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹1.04 crores, a significant decline of 44.1% from the previous quarter, where PBT was ₹1.86 crores. Year-over-year, the PBT saw a decline of 57.0%, from ₹2.42 crores in Q2FY25. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q2FY26 stood at ₹0.71 crores, down 47.8% from ₹1.36 crores in Q1FY26, and a decrease of 61.0% from ₹1.82 crores in Q2FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) followed a similar trend, with a reduction to ₹0.24 from ₹0.45 in the previous quarter and ₹0.61 in the same quarter last year, reflecting the overall decline in profitability.

Operating Metrics

Analyzing the operational metrics reveals that Birla Cable Ltd's total expenses for Q2FY26 were ₹175.45 crores, which represents a marginal increase of 0.2% from Q1FY26, where expenses were ₹175.12 crores. However, there was a 2.7% reduction in total expenses year-over-year, from ₹180.32 crores in Q2FY25. The slight increase in expenses quarter-over-quarter, coupled with reduced revenue, contributed to the observed decrease in profitability. The tax expenses for Q2FY26 were ₹0.33 crores, reducing by 34.0% from the previous quarter and 45.0% year-over-year, which aligns with the decline in pre-tax profits. These metrics illustrate the financial dynamics of the company's operational efficiency and cost management strategies over the periods analyzed.