Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 21 May 2025
Result Summary
- Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd reported a 29.7% 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 16.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 26.4% QoQ and 5.4% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 81.7% QoQ and decreased 89.1% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd stood at 0.6 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 2017.46 | 2870.00 | 2411.56 | -29.7% | -16.3% |
Total Expenses | 1993.02 | 2706.54 | 2105.74 | -26.4% | -5.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 24.44 | 163.46 | 305.25 | -85.0% | -92.0% |
Tax | 1.73 | 34.01 | 80.34 | -94.9% | -97.8% |
Profit After Tax | 24.43 | 133.85 | 224.91 | -81.7% | -89.1% |
Earnings Per Share | 0.60 | 3.40 | 5.70 | -82.4% | -89.5% |
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 State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GSFC) is a public sector company based in India, primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. The company is known for its wide range of products, including urea, ammonium sulfate, and various other chemical products used in agriculture and industrial applications. GSFC plays a significant role in India's agricultural sector by providing essential agricultural inputs that enhance crop productivity. The company operates in the chemical and fertilizer industry, which is characterized by its sensitivity to raw material costs and regulatory changes. Recent developments in the industry, such as fluctuating raw material prices and changes in government policies related to subsidies and environmental regulations, may impact the operations and profitability of companies within this sector. However, specific recent developments pertaining to GSFC are not available in the provided data.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd reported total income of ₹2017.46 crores. This represents a significant decrease of 29.7% compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where total income was ₹2870.00 crores. When compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q4FY24), total income decreased by 16.3% from ₹2411.56 crores. This downward trend in revenue could reflect changes in market demand, pricing, or production volumes. The revenue decline both on a quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year basis is notable and reflects the company's current financial dynamics.
Profitability
In terms of profitability, GSFC's profit before tax (PBT) for Q4FY25 was reported at ₹24.44 crores. This marked a substantial decline of 85.0% from the previous quarter's PBT of ₹163.46 crores and a sharp decrease of 92.0% compared to Q4FY24 when PBT was ₹305.25 crores. The profit after tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 stood at ₹24.43 crores, which also saw a significant drop of 81.7% from Q3FY25, where PAT was ₹133.85 crores. Year-over-year, the PAT fell by 89.1% from ₹224.91 crores in Q4FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q4FY25 was ₹0.60, down from ₹3.40 in Q3FY25 and ₹5.70 in Q4FY24, representing declines of 82.4% QoQ and 89.5% YoY. These figures indicate a challenging quarter for the company's profitability, with decreases across all major profitability metrics.
Operating Metrics
The operating metrics for Q4FY25 show that total expenses were ₹1993.02 crores, reflecting a decrease of 26.4% from Q3FY25's expenses of ₹2706.54 crores. Compared to Q4FY24, total expenses fell by 5.4% from ₹2105.74 crores. The company's tax expenses also saw a reduction, with Q4FY25 taxes amounting to ₹1.73 crores, down 94.9% from ₹34.01 crores in Q3FY25 and 97.8% from ₹80.34 crores in Q4FY24. These decreases in expenses, while significant, did not offset the declines in revenue and profitability, indicating a period of restructuring or cost management efforts within the company. The financial data highlights a contraction in both income and expenses, reflecting the company's current operational adjustments.