Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 27 May 2025
Result Summary
- Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd reported a 10.8% 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 14.2%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 10.6% QoQ and down 3.4% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 865.0% QoQ and decreased 137.0% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd declined at 0.9 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 1115.50 | 1006.43 | 1300.73 | 10.8% | -14.2% |
Total Expenses | 1096.85 | 991.74 | 1135.13 | 10.6% | -3.4% |
Profit Before Tax | -163.87 | 14.69 | 165.60 | -1215.5% | -199.0% |
Tax | -102.67 | 6.69 | 0.00 | -1634.7% | - |
Profit After Tax | -61.20 | 8.00 | 165.60 | -865.0% | -137.0% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.90 | 0.10 | 2.60 | -1000.0% | -134.6% |
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Company Overview
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) is a state-owned enterprise in India, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and supply of fertilizers and chemicals. The company is a significant player in the agricultural industry, providing essential inputs to enhance agricultural productivity. FACT produces a range of fertilizers, including urea, ammonium sulfate, and complex fertilizers, and it also produces industrial chemicals such as caprolactam and nitric acid. The company operates under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in India and has a long-standing presence in the industry. No major recent developments are noted in the provided data.
Revenue
In Q4FY25, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd reported a total income of ₹1115.50 crores, showing a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 10.8% compared to Q3FY25, where the total income was ₹1006.43 crores. However, there was a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 14.2% from Q4FY24, when the total income stood at ₹1300.73 crores. This indicates that while there has been a recent improvement in the company's revenue on a quarterly basis, it has decreased compared to the same period last year.
Profitability
Profitability metrics for Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd in Q4FY25 show a significant downturn. The company recorded a loss before tax of ₹163.87 crores, a sharp decline from a profit of ₹14.69 crores in Q3FY25 and from ₹165.60 crores in Q4FY24. This represents a QoQ decrease of -1215.5% and a YoY decline of -199.0%. Tax expenses also saw a reversal, with a negative tax of ₹102.67 crores in Q4FY25, compared to ₹6.69 crores in Q3FY25 and no tax recorded in Q4FY24. Consequently, the profit after tax was a loss of ₹61.20 crores, compared to a profit of ₹8.00 crores in the previous quarter and ₹165.60 crores in the same quarter last year, marking a QoQ change of -865.0% and a YoY change of -137.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also reflected this trend, with a negative value of ₹-0.90, down from ₹0.10 in Q3FY25 and ₹2.60 in Q4FY24, representing changes of -1000.0% QoQ and -134.6% YoY.
Operating Metrics
Total expenses for Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd in Q4FY25 were ₹1096.85 crores, which is a 10.6% increase from Q3FY25's ₹991.74 crores. However, there is a slight YoY decrease of 3.4% from Q4FY24, where total expenses were ₹1135.13 crores. The data suggests increased operational activity on a quarterly basis, but an overall reduction compared to the prior year. The company's financial ratios, such as profit margins and other specific operating metrics, are not directly calculable from the provided data, as further details on debt, equity, and other financial obligations are not available. The significant discrepancies in profitability ratios across the periods indicate a challenging operational environment in the latest quarter.