Ester Industries' Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Ester Industries Ltd reported a 3.0% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 7.0%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 6.6% QoQ and 14.3% YoY.
• The net profit increased 120.4% QoQ and decreased 622.5% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Ester Industries Ltd declined at 1.62 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Ester Industries Ltd is a company that operates in the manufacturing sector, primarily known for producing polyester films and engineering plastics. These products are integral to various industrial applications, including packaging, consumer goods, and the automotive sector. Although specific recent major developments for Ester Industries Ltd are not provided in the current dataset, companies in this industry often experience fluctuations due to changes in raw material costs, technological advancements, and shifts in market demand.

Revenue

For the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Ester Industries Ltd reported a total income of ₹357.24 crores. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous quarter (Q1FY26), where the total income was ₹346.85 crores. On a year-over-year basis, the total income increased by 7.0% from ₹333.78 crores in Q2FY25. These figures reflect the company's revenue generation capacity over these periods, showing a consistent upward trend in total income.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Ester Industries Ltd in Q2FY26 indicate a challenging financial performance. The company reported a loss before tax of ₹16.50 crores, compared to a loss of ₹3.61 crores in the previous quarter (Q1FY26). This marks a significant quarter-over-quarter increase in the loss before tax by 357.1%. Year-over-year, the figure shows a decline from a profit before tax of ₹6.74 crores in Q2FY25, representing a substantial negative change of 344.8%. Furthermore, the profit after tax in Q2FY26 was a loss of ₹15.78 crores, an increase from a loss of ₹7.16 crores in Q1FY26. Earnings per share also followed a similar pattern, with a loss of ₹1.62 in Q2FY26, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter increase by 118.9% and a year-over-year decline by 606.3% from a positive EPS of ₹0.32 in Q2FY25.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Ester Industries Ltd in Q2FY26 amounted to ₹373.74 crores, showing a 6.6% increase from ₹350.46 crores in Q1FY26 and a 14.3% increase from ₹327.04 crores in Q2FY25. The tax expense for the quarter was a credit of ₹1.45 crores, compared to a tax expense of ₹3.35 crores in the previous quarter, marking a quarter-over-quarter change of -143.3%. Year-over-year, the tax expense decreased by 139.0% from ₹3.72 crores in Q2FY25. These metrics indicate the company's operational cost structure and tax obligations over the quarters and the year.