IFGL Refractories Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 25 May 2025
Result Summary
- IFGL Refractories Ltd reported a 5.1% 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 6.7%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 1.0% QoQ and up 13.0% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 675.2% QoQ and decreased 57.4% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of IFGL Refractories Ltd stood at 3.5 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 401.16 | 381.73 | 375.89 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
Total Expenses | 379.96 | 383.69 | 336.30 | -1.0% | 13.0% |
Profit Before Tax | 21.20 | -1.96 | 39.59 | -1181.6% | -46.5% |
Tax | 8.66 | 0.22 | 10.17 | 3836.4% | -14.8% |
Profit After Tax | 12.54 | -2.18 | 29.42 | -675.2% | -57.4% |
Earnings Per Share | 3.50 | -0.60 | 8.20 | -683.3% | -57.3% |
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Company Overview
IFGL Refractories Ltd is a company engaged in manufacturing and supplying specialized refractories and ceramics products used in the steel industry, among others. Refractories are materials that can withstand high temperatures and are crucial for processes in industries such as steelmaking, glass production, and cement manufacturing. As of the latest data, specific recent developments related to the company are not provided, and therefore, cannot be detailed here. The company operates within a niche market that is critical to industrial manufacturing processes, leveraging its expertise in refractory solutions to serve a global client base.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), IFGL Refractories Ltd reported a total income of ₹401.16 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 5.1% from ₹381.73 crores in Q3FY25 and a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 6.7% from ₹375.89 crores in Q4FY24. The consistent rise in revenue over both periods indicates a positive trajectory in the company's income generation capabilities. The increase in total income could reflect higher sales volumes, improved pricing strategies, or a combination of both factors, although specific drivers are not detailed in the provided data.
Profitability
For Q4FY25, IFGL Refractories Ltd recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹21.20 crores, a significant improvement from a loss of ₹1.96 crores in Q3FY25. However, this marks a decline from ₹39.59 crores in Q4FY24, representing a YoY decrease of 46.5%. The company's Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 was ₹12.54 crores, contrasting with a loss of ₹2.18 crores in the previous quarter, but down from ₹29.42 crores in Q4FY24, a YoY decrease of 57.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) followed a similar pattern, registering at ₹3.50 in Q4FY25 compared to ₹8.20 in Q4FY24. The QoQ improvements in PBT, PAT, and EPS are notable, though the YoY declines suggest challenges in maintaining last year's profitability levels.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for IFGL Refractories Ltd in Q4FY25 were ₹379.96 crores, which is a slight decrease of 1.0% from ₹383.69 crores in Q3FY25, but an increase of 13.0% from ₹336.30 crores in Q4FY24. This indicates that while the company managed to reduce expenses QoQ, its expenses increased YoY. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was ₹8.66 crores, up dramatically from ₹0.22 crores in Q3FY25, and down from ₹10.17 crores in Q4FY24. The considerable QoQ increase in tax expense aligns with the shift from a pre-tax loss in Q3FY25 to a profit in Q4FY25. These metrics provide a comprehensive view of the company's financial operations, reflecting both efficiencies achieved and areas where costs have risen over the year.