Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 17 May 2025
Result Summary
- Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd reported a 3.9% 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 12.4%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 4.0% QoQ and 9.2% YoY.
- The net profit increased 311.3% QoQ and decreased 165.0% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd declined at 6.3 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 1004.16 | 1044.57 | 1146.25 | -3.9% | -12.4% |
Total Expenses | 1081.57 | 1040.12 | 990.79 | 4.0% | 9.2% |
Profit Before Tax | -77.41 | 4.45 | 155.46 | -1839.6% | -149.8% |
Tax | -56.17 | -4.10 | 43.57 | 1270.0% | -228.9% |
Profit After Tax | -46.19 | -11.23 | 71.04 | 311.3% | -165.0% |
Earnings Per Share | -6.30 | -1.50 | 9.70 | 320.0% | -164.9% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd is a prominent company operating in the chemical industry. It is known for producing a wide range of chemical products, including caustic soda, chlorine, hydrogen, hydrochloric acid, and other related products that serve various industrial applications. The company plays a significant role in supplying chemicals to industries such as textiles, paper, aluminum, soaps and detergents, and pharmaceuticals. There are no recent major developments available for the company based on the provided data. The company's operations are pivotal to supporting numerous downstream industries that rely heavily on basic chemicals.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd reported a total income of ₹1004.16 crores. This represents a decrease of 3.9% when compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where total income stood at ₹1044.57 crores. Additionally, on a year-over-year basis, there was a significant decline of 12.4% from Q4FY24, where the total income was ₹1146.25 crores. The decline in total income indicates a decrease in revenue generation over both the quarter and the year. The data does not provide specific information about the reasons for this decline, such as changes in market demand or pricing strategies.
Profitability
The financial performance of Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd in terms of profitability shows a notable decline. The company reported a loss before tax of ₹77.41 crores in Q4FY25, contrasting sharply with a profit before tax of ₹4.45 crores in Q3FY25 and ₹155.46 crores in Q4FY24. This indicates a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 1839.6% and a year-over-year decline of 149.8%. The tax component also reflected a negative value of ₹56.17 crores in Q4FY25, further contributing to the overall decline in profitability. Profit after tax was reported as a loss of ₹46.19 crores, compared to a loss of ₹11.23 crores in Q3FY25 and a profit of ₹71.04 crores in Q4FY24. The earnings per share followed a similar trend, resulting in a negative value of ₹6.30 in Q4FY25. These figures suggest a substantial deterioration in profitability metrics over the analyzed periods.
Operating Metrics
Examining the operating metrics, Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd experienced an increase in total expenses, which rose to ₹1081.57 crores in Q4FY25, marking a 4.0% increase from ₹1040.12 crores in Q3FY25 and a 9.2% increase from ₹990.79 crores in Q4FY24. This rise in expenses could be attributed to various operational factors, such as increased production costs, raw material prices, or other overheads, although specific details are not provided in the data. Despite the increase in expenses, the company's income declined, which contributed to the negative profitability indicators observed. The data does not include specific operational ratios or metrics, such as the current ratio or debt-to-equity ratio, which limits a more comprehensive analysis of the company's operational efficiency and financial stability.