GHCL's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• GHCL Ltd reported a 2.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease 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 3.1%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 6.3% QoQ and 2.7% YoY.
• The net profit increased 15.4% QoQ and decreased 4.3% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of GHCL Ltd stood at 15.1 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

GHCL Ltd is a prominent Indian company engaged in the production and sale of chemicals and textiles. It operates primarily in two segments: inorganic chemicals and textiles, with a significant focus on the soda ash production, a key raw material used in various industries such as glass, detergents, and textiles. GHCL is known for its strong presence in the domestic market and also exports its products internationally. As of the latest available information, any recent major developments such as expansions, mergers, or strategic partnerships are not specified.

Revenue

For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), GHCL Ltd reported a total income of ₹822.54 crores. This represents a decrease of 2.1% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from ₹840.00 crores in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25) and a 3.1% year-over-year (YoY) decline from ₹848.76 crores in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q1FY25). The reduction in total income both on a QoQ and YoY basis suggests a trend that warrants further investigation into the underlying factors affecting revenue generation during this period.

Profitability

GHCL Ltd's profitability metrics for Q1FY26 show a profit before tax of ₹194.56 crores, which is a 14.6% increase QoQ from ₹169.74 crores in Q4FY25, yet a 4.3% decline YoY from ₹203.30 crores in Q1FY25. The profit after tax for Q1FY26 stood at ₹144.11 crores, which reflects a 15.4% increase QoQ from ₹124.86 crores in Q4FY25 and a 4.3% decrease YoY from ₹150.63 crores in Q1FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) also followed a similar trend, with an increase of 15.3% QoQ from ₹13.10 in Q4FY25 to ₹15.10 in Q1FY26, but a decrease of 4.4% YoY from ₹15.80 in Q1FY25. These figures indicate fluctuations in the company's profitability over different periods.

Operating Metrics

In terms of operating metrics, GHCL Ltd reported total expenses of ₹627.98 crores for Q1FY26, which is a decrease of 6.3% QoQ from ₹670.26 crores in Q4FY25 and a 2.7% decrease YoY from ₹645.46 crores in Q1FY25. The decrease in expenses QoQ and YoY, juxtaposed with the changes in profitability, reflects the company's operational efficiencies or cost management strategies during this period. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹50.45 crores, which increased by 12.4% QoQ from ₹44.88 crores in Q4FY25, but decreased by 4.2% YoY from ₹52.67 crores in Q1FY25. This data provides insight into the company's tax liabilities in relation to its earnings during the respective periods.