Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals' Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarter Results

Result Summary

• Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd reported a 112.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase 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 15.2%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 93.9% QoQ and 16.7% YoY.
• The net profit increased 467.1% QoQ and increased 22.4% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd stood at 13.7 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd is a well-established player within the agricultural sector, primarily focusing on the production and distribution of fertilizers. The company's core products include urea and other nitrogenous fertilizers, which are essential for enhancing crop yields and supporting agricultural productivity. As one of the leading fertilizer manufacturers in India, Chambal Fertilisers operates in a highly competitive market, catering to a vast agricultural community. The company is also involved in the production of industrial chemicals and has a presence in the textile business. Although specific recent developments were not provided, companies in this sector often face influences from government policies, raw material prices, and seasonal demand fluctuations.

Revenue

In Q1FY26, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd reported a total income of ₹5740.93 crores, marking a significant increase from the previous quarter's income of ₹2705.98 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth of 112.2%. Compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q1FY25), where the income was ₹4984.38 crores, there is a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 15.2%. Such a substantial increase in revenue over the quarters can be indicative of enhanced sales performance or market expansion during this period.

Profitability

The company's profit before tax (PBT) stood at ₹717.40 crores in Q1FY26, a significant rise from ₹115.37 crores reported in Q4FY25, resulting in a 521.8% increase QoQ. When compared to Q1FY25, where the PBT was ₹680.72 crores, there is a YoY increase of 5.4%. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was ₹548.89 crores, which indicates a robust growth from ₹96.79 crores in the previous quarter and a 22.4% increase YoY from ₹448.32 crores. The effective tax paid in Q1FY26 was ₹204.63 crores, notably higher than the previous quarter but lower than the tax outlay in Q1FY25, which was ₹267.53 crores. The earnings per share (EPS) also saw a significant rise, moving from ₹2.50 in Q4FY25 to ₹13.70 in Q1FY26, with a YoY increase of 22.3% from Q1FY25.

Operating Metrics

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd's total expenses for Q1FY26 amounted to ₹5023.53 crores, a significant increase from ₹2590.61 crores in Q4FY25, reflecting a 93.9% rise QoQ. Compared to the expenses of ₹4303.66 crores in Q1FY25, there was a YoY increase of 16.7%. This growth in expenses is consistent with the increase in total income, suggesting operational scaling during this period. The profit margins improved, as evidenced by the significant rise in profit before tax and profit after tax figures. Key financial ratios, though not directly provided, can be inferred from the substantial increase in profitability relative to the growth in expenses, indicating improved operational efficiency or cost management strategies.