Hindustan Foods Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 20 May 2025
Result Summary
- Hindustan Foods Ltd reported a 17.1% 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 growth of 11.2%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 16.5% QoQ and up 12.2% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 20.1% QoQ and increased 13.5% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Foods Ltd stood at 2 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 734.45 | 885.71 | 660.69 | -17.1% | 11.2% |
Total Expenses | 706.73 | 846.46 | 629.72 | -16.5% | 12.2% |
Profit Before Tax | 27.71 | 39.25 | 30.97 | -29.4% | -10.5% |
Tax | 4.77 | 10.55 | 10.75 | -54.8% | -55.6% |
Profit After Tax | 22.94 | 28.70 | 20.22 | -20.1% | 13.5% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.00 | 2.40 | 1.80 | -16.7% | 11.1% |
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Company Overview
Hindustan Foods Ltd is a key player in the food manufacturing industry in India, specializing in a wide array of food products and services. As a prominent company, it caters to a variety of consumer needs across different segments. Recent developments in the company are not provided, so any major changes or strategic shifts in business operations that might have occurred recently are not available for analysis. However, the company's established presence in the industry suggests a focus on maintaining and expanding its market position amidst evolving consumer preferences.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025, Hindustan Foods Ltd reported a total income of ₹734.45 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decrease of 17.1% compared to the ₹885.71 crores in the third quarter of the same fiscal year. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, total income increased by 11.2% from ₹660.69 crores in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year. This YoY growth in revenue indicates an upward trajectory over the longer term, despite a significant QoQ decline in the latest quarter.
Profitability
Profitability for Hindustan Foods Ltd in Q4 FY25 is highlighted by a profit before tax of ₹27.71 crores, marking a dramatic QoQ decrease of 29.4% from ₹39.25 crores in Q3 FY25, and a YoY decrease of 10.5% from ₹30.97 crores in Q4 FY24. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹4.77 crores, significantly lower than the ₹10.55 crores paid in the previous quarter and ₹10.75 crores in the same quarter last year, reflecting a decrease of 54.8% QoQ and 55.6% YoY. Profit after tax stood at ₹22.94 crores, which is 20.1% lower QoQ and 13.5% higher YoY. Earnings per share for this quarter were ₹2.00, compared to ₹2.40 in the previous quarter and ₹1.80 in the same quarter of the prior year, showing a QoQ decline of 16.7% but a YoY increase of 11.1%.
Operating Metrics
The operating metrics indicate total expenses for Q4 FY25 amounted to ₹706.73 crores, showing a reduction of 16.5% QoQ from ₹846.46 crores in Q3 FY25, while representing a 12.2% YoY increase from ₹629.72 crores in Q4 FY24. These changes in expenses align with the variations in total income, reflecting the company's financial activities within the respective periods. Significant fluctuations in tax liabilities and earnings per share are noticeable, with tax expenses and EPS declining QoQ but showing a relative improvement YoY. The overall trends in these operating metrics provide a quantitative glimpse into the company's financial operations over the assessed periods.