Ester Industries Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 22 May 2025
Result Summary
- Ester Industries Ltd reported a 20.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 4.6%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 4.1% QoQ and 2.1% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 195.6% QoQ and increased 33.6% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Ester Industries Ltd declined at 2.8 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 279.95 | 350.98 | 293.32 | -20.2% | -4.6% |
Total Expenses | 306.48 | 319.63 | 312.96 | -4.1% | -2.1% |
Profit Before Tax | -26.52 | 31.35 | -19.63 | -184.6% | 35.1% |
Tax | -2.80 | 6.54 | -1.87 | -142.8% | 49.7% |
Profit After Tax | -23.72 | 24.82 | -17.75 | -195.6% | 33.6% |
Earnings Per Share | -2.80 | 2.60 | -2.10 | -207.7% | 33.3% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Ester Industries Ltd is involved in the production of polyester films and engineering plastics, catering to various industrial applications. Established as a key player in the polyester industry, the company manufactures products that serve a broad range of markets, including packaging, textiles, automotive, and more. As of the latest available data, Ester Industries has been focusing on innovation and expansion to maintain its competitive edge. While no recent major developments are noted in the dataset provided, Ester Industries continues to operate within the competitive landscape of the polyester and plastics industry.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Ester Industries Ltd reported a total income of ₹279.95 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 20.2% from the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where the income stood at ₹350.98 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q4FY24), total income decreased by 4.6% from ₹293.32 crores. These figures illustrate a downward trend in revenue generation over both quarterly and annual periods, reflecting the company's current financial positioning in terms of income.
Profitability
Ester Industries Ltd's profitability metrics for Q4FY25 reveal a challenging quarter. The company posted a loss before tax of ₹26.52 crores, a significant shift from a profit of ₹31.35 crores in Q3FY25, representing a QoQ decline of 184.6%. Year-over-year (YoY), the loss before tax increased by 35.1% compared to a loss of ₹19.63 crores in Q4FY24. The tax component also reflects this trend, with a tax credit of ₹2.80 crores, contrasting with a tax expense of ₹6.54 crores in Q3FY25. The profit after tax stands at a loss of ₹23.72 crores, compared to a profit of ₹24.82 crores in the previous quarter, marking a QoQ decrease of 195.6%. YoY, the loss increased by 33.6% from a loss of ₹17.75 crores in Q4FY24. Earnings per Share (EPS) for the quarter is negative at ₹-2.80, compared to positive earnings of ₹2.60 in Q3FY25, indicating a QoQ decline of 207.7% and a YoY decline of 33.3% from a negative ₹-2.10 in Q4FY24.
Operating Metrics
The operating metrics for Ester Industries Ltd indicate a reduction in total expenses for Q4FY25, amounting to ₹306.48 crores. This represents a QoQ decrease of 4.1% from ₹319.63 crores in Q3FY25. Compared to Q4FY24, total expenses decreased by 2.1% from ₹312.96 crores. Despite the reduction in expenses, the company reported a negative profit before tax and profit after tax for the quarter. These figures suggest a challenging operating environment for Ester Industries Ltd during the reporting period. The financial data does not provide specific information on other operating metrics such as P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio, so these could not be analyzed in this report.
