Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 22 Apr 2025
Result Summary
- Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd reported a 3.2% 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 growth of 14.4%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 8.1% QoQ and 10.2% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 18.4% QoQ and increased 51.1% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd stood at 2.4 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 1189.34 | 1152.62 | 1039.45 | 3.2% | 14.4% |
Total Expenses | 1023.61 | 946.78 | 928.86 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
Profit Before Tax | 165.73 | 205.84 | 110.59 | -19.5% | 49.9% |
Tax | 50.55 | 64.69 | 34.38 | -21.9% | 47.0% |
Profit After Tax | 115.18 | 141.15 | 76.21 | -18.4% | 51.1% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.40 | 2.90 | 1.80 | -17.2% | 33.3% |
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Company Overview
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd is a prominent player in the chemical industry, primarily known for its production of advanced carbon materials and chemical intermediates. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of products such as coal tar pitch, carbon black, advanced carbon material, and naphthalene derivatives, which are integral to sectors like aluminum, graphite, lithium-ion batteries, and the construction industry. As an industry leader, Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd focuses on innovation and technological advancement to maintain its competitive edge. The company's strategic initiatives aim at expanding its product portfolio and enhancing its production capacities to cater to the growing market demands.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd reported a total income of ₹1189.34 crores. This represents a sequential increase of 3.2% from the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where the total income stood at ₹1152.62 crores. On a year-over-year basis, the company's total income increased by 14.4% compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q4FY24), which was ₹1039.45 crores. The increase in revenue can be attributed to a combination of factors such as higher sales volumes, price adjustments, and possibly an expanded market reach.
Profitability
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd's profitability metrics for Q4FY25 show a decline in comparison to the previous quarter but an improvement over the same quarter last year. The company reported a profit before tax of ₹165.73 crores, down by 19.5% from ₹205.84 crores in Q3FY25. However, this reflects a substantial year-over-year increase of 49.9% from ₹110.59 crores in Q4FY24. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax for Q4FY25 amounted to ₹115.18 crores, which is a decrease of 18.4% from the previous quarter's ₹141.15 crores but a significant increase of 51.1% from ₹76.21 crores in Q4FY24. The earnings per share for Q4FY25 was ₹2.40, marking a decline from ₹2.90 in Q3FY25 but an increase from ₹1.80 in Q4FY24.
Operating Metrics
The financial data for Q4FY25 indicates that total expenses were ₹1023.61 crores, representing an 8.1% increase from ₹946.78 crores in Q3FY25. Year-over-year, the expenses increased by 10.2% from ₹928.86 crores in Q4FY24. Despite the rise in expenses, the company managed to achieve a positive year-over-year growth in profitability, indicating effective cost management relative to revenue growth. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was ₹50.55 crores, which decreased by 21.9% from the previous quarter's ₹64.69 crores, yet increased by 47.0% compared to ₹34.38 crores in Q4FY24. These changes in tax expenses align with the fluctuations in profit before tax over the periods considered.
