Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 26 Apr 2025
Result Summary
- Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported a 37.1% 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 decline of 1.6%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 30.7% QoQ and 1.5% YoY.
- The net profit increased 2921.6% QoQ and decreased 38.0% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd stood at 42.2 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 17723.67 | 12929.75 | 18010.67 | 37.1% | -1.6% |
Total Expenses | 16880.15 | 12915.63 | 16623.04 | 30.7% | 1.5% |
Profit Before Tax | 843.52 | 14.12 | 1387.63 | 5873.9% | -39.2% |
Tax | 231.14 | 3.66 | 383.45 | 6215.3% | -39.7% |
Profit After Tax | 627.89 | 20.78 | 1012.81 | 2921.6% | -38.0% |
Earnings Per Share | 42.20 | 1.40 | 68.00 | 2914.3% | -37.9% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) is a key player in the petroleum refining sector in India. The company is primarily engaged in the production and sale of petroleum products, which include a range of fuels, lubricants, and other petrochemical products. CPCL operates in a highly competitive industry, which is closely linked to the global oil market dynamics. As of the latest data, specific information regarding any recent major developments or strategic initiatives was not provided. However, CPCL's operations are generally influenced by changes in crude oil prices, regulatory policies, and market demand.
Revenue
The total income for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd in Q4FY25 was ₹17,723.67 crores, reflecting a significant quarter-over-quarter increase of 37.1% from ₹12,929.75 crores in Q3FY25. Compared to the same quarter last year (Q4FY24), where total income was ₹18,010.67 crores, there was a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.6%. This data indicates fluctuations in the company's revenue streams between quarters, with a notable rise in the most recent quarter compared to the previous one. The revenue performance may be attributed to market conditions, demand for petroleum products, and pricing strategies, though specific influencing factors are not detailed in the provided data.
Profitability
In Q4FY25, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd recorded a profit before tax of ₹843.52 crores, which represents a substantial quarter-over-quarter increase of 5,873.9% from ₹14.12 crores in Q3FY25. However, there was a year-over-year decline of 39.2% compared to the ₹1,387.63 crores in Q4FY24. The profit after tax followed a similar trend, amounting to ₹627.89 crores in Q4FY25, with a dramatic quarter-over-quarter increase of 2,921.6% from ₹20.78 crores in Q3FY25 but a decrease of 38.0% year-over-year from ₹1,012.81 crores in Q4FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q4FY25 was ₹42.20, which also saw a significant quarter-over-quarter rise of 2,914.3% from ₹1.40 in Q3FY25, yet a 37.9% decrease year-over-year from ₹68.00 in Q4FY24. These figures suggest considerable volatility in profitability metrics over the past year.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd in Q4FY25 amounted to ₹16,880.15 crores, marking a 30.7% increase from the ₹12,915.63 crores reported in Q3FY25. Compared to Q4FY24, where total expenses were ₹16,623.04 crores, there was a slight year-over-year increase of 1.5%. The tax expenses for Q4FY25 were ₹231.14 crores, showing a substantial quarter-over-quarter increase of 6,215.3% from ₹3.66 crores in Q3FY25, while experiencing a 39.7% decrease year-over-year from ₹383.45 crores in Q4FY24. These operating metrics reflect significant changes in cost structures and tax liabilities between quarters and years, impacting the company's overall financial performance. The data highlights variability in operating expenses, which may be driven by factors such as input cost fluctuations, operational efficiencies, and regulatory changes, though specific details are not provided.
