Hindustan Copper Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 28 May 2025
Result Summary
- Hindustan Copper Ltd reported a 70.3% 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 4.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 54.9% QoQ and down 8.2% YoY.
- The net profit increased 97.8% QoQ and decreased 6.0% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Copper Ltd stood at 1.3 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 585.22 | 343.57 | 611.37 | 70.3% | -4.3% |
Total Expenses | 401.49 | 259.14 | 437.44 | 54.9% | -8.2% |
Profit Before Tax | 183.73 | 84.43 | 173.93 | 117.6% | 5.6% |
Tax | 58.98 | 21.56 | 41.76 | 173.6% | 41.2% |
Profit After Tax | 124.33 | 62.87 | 132.27 | 97.8% | -6.0% |
Earnings Per Share | 1.30 | 0.70 | 1.40 | 85.7% | -7.1% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Hindustan Copper Ltd is a public sector enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. It is primarily engaged in the mining and production of copper and copper products. The company operates in the non-ferrous metals industry and is involved in activities ranging from mining ore to refined copper metal production. As a significant player in the copper sector in India, Hindustan Copper Ltd contributes to the country's industrial development and infrastructure projects. The company has been focusing on increasing its production capacity and enhancing its operational efficiency. However, specific recent developments are not available in the provided data.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Hindustan Copper Ltd reported a total income of ₹585.22 crores. This figure represents a substantial quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 70.3% from the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹343.57 crores. However, there is a slight year-over-year (YoY) decline of 4.3% compared to Q4FY24, when the total income was ₹611.37 crores. The fluctuations in total income indicate variations in the company's revenue generation over different periods, which may be attributed to changes in production levels, market conditions, or other operational factors.
Profitability
Hindustan Copper Ltd achieved a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹183.73 crores in Q4FY25, which reflects a remarkable QoQ increase of 117.6% from ₹84.43 crores in Q3FY25. The PBT also shows a YoY growth of 5.6% compared to ₹173.93 crores in Q4FY24. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was ₹58.98 crores, marking a significant QoQ rise of 173.6% and a YoY increase of 41.2%. The profit after tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 stood at ₹124.33 crores, nearly doubling from ₹62.87 crores in Q3FY25, representing a 97.8% increase. However, there is a YoY decrease of 6.0% compared to ₹132.27 crores in Q4FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q4FY25 was ₹1.30, showing an 85.7% QoQ increase from ₹0.70 in Q3FY25, but a 7.1% decline YoY from ₹1.40 in Q4FY24.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Hindustan Copper Ltd in Q4FY25 were reported at ₹401.49 crores, reflecting a QoQ increase of 54.9% from ₹259.14 crores in Q3FY25. Compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year (Q4FY24), there is a YoY decrease of 8.2% from ₹437.44 crores. The significant changes in both income and expenses across different quarters may highlight variations in operational activities, cost management, or market conditions affecting the company's operations. The company's ability to manage expenses effectively while navigating revenue fluctuations is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.
