Chemplast Sanmar's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Chemplast Sanmar Ltd reported a 4.3% 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 decline of 4.1%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 6.1% QoQ and 6.3% YoY.
• The net profit increased 106.4% QoQ and decreased 368.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Chemplast Sanmar Ltd declined at 4 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Chemplast Sanmar Ltd operates within the chemical industry, primarily focusing on the production and sale of specialty chemicals and polymers. The company is known for its extensive range of products, including PVC resins, caustic soda, chloromethanes, and refrigerant gases. Chemplast Sanmar has established a strong presence in the Indian market, catering to various industrial applications. Recently, the company has been navigating through a series of strategic initiatives aimed at expanding its production capacity and enhancing its product portfolio. However, specific details about any major recent developments were not provided in this dataset.

Revenue

In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Chemplast Sanmar Ltd reported a total income of ₹1108.90 crores. This represents a 4.3% increase from the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income stood at ₹1063.34 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q1FY25), the total income shows a decline of 4.1%, from ₹1156.39 crores. The quarter-over-quarter growth suggests a recovery phase following the preceding quarter, though the year-over-year comparison indicates potential external or internal challenges affecting revenue generation within the period.

Profitability

The company's profitability metrics for Q1FY26 reveal a decline in financial performance compared to both the prior quarter and the same quarter last year. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q1FY26 is recorded at -₹86.41 crores, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter increase in losses by 36.5% from -₹63.32 crores in Q4FY25. Year-over-year, the PBT decreased dramatically from a profit of ₹32.23 crores in Q1FY25, marking a significant decline of 368.1%. Similarly, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 is -₹64.25 crores, doubling the loss compared to -₹31.13 crores in Q4FY25, and a sharp downturn from a profit of ₹23.89 crores in Q1FY25, with a YoY decrease of 368.9%.

Operating Metrics

The financial data for Q1FY26 shows an increase in total expenses, which were ₹1195.31 crores, marking a 6.1% rise from the previous quarter's ₹1126.66 crores. This also represents a 6.3% increase from ₹1124.16 crores in Q1FY25. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q1FY26 is -₹4.00, which is double the negative EPS of -₹2.00 in the previous quarter and marks a substantial decline from a positive ₹1.50 in Q1FY25. These metrics highlight the increased costs and declining profitability on a per-share basis, reflecting operational or market challenges faced by the company during this period. The tax expense for the quarter was recorded at -₹22.16 crores, showing a decrease of 31.2% compared to the previous quarter and a significant shift from a tax expense of ₹8.34 crores in Q1FY25, contributing to the overall negative profitability metrics.