Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 07 May 2025
Result Summary
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported a 3.7% 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 6.0%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 4.7% QoQ and 7.1% YoY.
- The net profit increased 6.5% QoQ and decreased 24.9% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd stood at 19.1 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 115124.66 | 111070.31 | 108634.71 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
Total Expenses | 112147.75 | 107097.15 | 104701.66 | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Profit Before Tax | 2976.91 | 3973.16 | 3933.05 | -25.1% | -24.3% |
Tax | 414.97 | 965.01 | 1104.55 | -57.0% | -62.4% |
Profit After Tax | 2709.31 | 2543.65 | 3608.32 | 6.5% | -24.9% |
Earnings Per Share | 19.10 | 11.90 | 25.40 | 60.5% | -24.8% |
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 Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) is a major player in the Indian oil and gas industry. It is engaged in the refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products. HPCL operates two major refineries — one in Mumbai and the other in Visakhapatnam — and has a substantial network of retail outlets spread across India. As part of the public sector undertakings in India, HPCL plays a significant role in ensuring the availability of petroleum products throughout the country. The company is also involved in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, significantly contributing to the energy security of India. However, recent major developments or changes in its business operations are not specified in the provided data.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported a total income of ₹115,124.66 crores. This represents an increase of 3.7% compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25) where the total income was ₹111,070.31 crores. Year-over-year, there is a 6.0% increase in total income when compared to the same period in the previous year (Q4FY24), which recorded a total income of ₹108,634.71 crores. This growth in revenue across both the quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year comparisons indicates an upward trend in the company's income for this period.
Profitability
During Q4FY25, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd experienced a decrease in profit before tax, which amounted to ₹2,976.91 crores. This is a decline of 25.1% from the ₹3,973.16 crores recorded in Q3FY25 and a 24.3% decline from the ₹3,933.05 crores reported in Q4FY24. Tax expenses also decreased significantly by 57.0% QoQ and 62.4% YoY to ₹414.97 crores. Despite the reduction in taxes, the profit after tax in Q4FY25 was ₹2,709.31 crores, reflecting a 6.5% increase from the previous quarter but a 24.9% decrease year-over-year. Earnings per share (EPS) rose to ₹19.10 in Q4FY25 from ₹11.90 in Q3FY25, an increase of 60.5%, yet it remains lower than the ₹25.40 EPS reported in Q4FY24, marking a 24.8% decline YoY.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Q4FY25 were ₹112,147.75 crores, showing a 4.7% increase from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹107,097.15 crores. Compared to Q4FY24, total expenses rose by 7.1% from ₹104,701.66 crores. The data reflects an increase in operational costs both on a quarterly and yearly basis. This increase in expenses could be attributed to various factors such as market conditions, changes in operational costs, or strategic investments, but specific reasons are not detailed in the data provided. The relationship between income and expenses indicates a tight margin, with income only slightly exceeding expenses, which impacts the company's profitability and financial health during this quarter.
