Birla Cable Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Birla Cable Ltd reported a 13.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 2.6%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 13.2% QoQ and 0.7% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 20.9% QoQ and decreased 62.1% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Birla Cable Ltd stood at 0.5 during Q3FY25.

Financial Statments for Q3FY25

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Company Overview

Birla Cable Ltd is a company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of cables and related products. Operating within the telecommunications and industrial cable sector, the company offers an array of products such as fiber optic cables, copper cables, and other related solutions that cater to diverse industry needs. While specific recent developments regarding the company are not provided in this context, Birla Cable Ltd continues its focus on delivering high-quality cabling solutions that support the infrastructure needs of the telecommunications industry and beyond.

Revenue

In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), Birla Cable Ltd reported a total income of ₹158.55 crores. This represents a decline from the previous quarter (Q2FY25), where the total income was ₹182.75 crores, marking a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decrease of 13.2%. Comparing year-over-year (YoY) figures, the total income for Q3FY25 saw a slight decline of 2.6% from Q3FY24, which recorded a total income of ₹162.74 crores. The decrease in revenue both on a quarterly and yearly basis suggests fluctuations in income generation during this period.

Profitability

Profitability metrics for Birla Cable Ltd in Q3FY25 indicate challenges compared to both the previous quarter and the same quarter in the previous year. The company reported a profit before tax of ₹2.00 crores, compared to ₹2.42 crores in Q2FY25 and ₹5.08 crores in Q3FY24. This marks a QoQ decline of 17.4% and a YoY decline of 60.6%. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax stood at ₹1.44 crores, down from ₹1.82 crores in Q2FY25 and ₹3.80 crores in Q3FY24. This represents a QoQ decrease of 20.9% and a YoY decrease of 62.1%. Earnings per share also fell to ₹0.50 from ₹0.60 in Q2FY25 and ₹1.30 in Q3FY24, with respective declines of 16.7% QoQ and 61.5% YoY.

Operating Metrics

Analyzing the operating metrics for Q3FY25, Birla Cable Ltd incurred total expenses of ₹156.54 crores. This shows a 13.2% decrease from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹180.32 crores. Compared to Q3FY24, where the total expenses were ₹157.66 crores, there is a slight decrease of 0.7%. The reduction in expenses QoQ is aligned with the reduction in income for the same period, reflecting a contraction in operational activities. Although expenses have decreased, the decline in profit indicates that revenue reduction had a more significant impact. The company's operating efficiency, as reflected in these metrics, appears altered by the changes in both revenue and cost structures during this quarter.