Kanoria Chemicals & Industries' Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd reported a 25.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 18.0%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 29.1% QoQ and 13.9% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 12.2% QoQ and decreased 39.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd declined at 1.8 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd is a prominent player in the chemicals industry. The company is primarily engaged in the production of chemical intermediates and has a diversified portfolio that includes products like formaldehyde, hexamine, and phenolic resins. These products are widely used in sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals to textiles and automotive. Kanoria Chemicals has been known for its focus on sustainable practices and innovation within the chemical manufacturing space. There are no specific recent major developments available from the data provided, so any updates on strategic initiatives or expansions are not included in this report.

Revenue

In the first quarter of FY26, Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd reported a total income of ₹454.54 crores. This represents a 25.5% increase compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹362.29 crores. When compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q1FY25), where the total income was ₹385.21 crores, there is an 18.0% year-over-year increase. The data suggests a positive trajectory in revenue generation over both quarterly and annual periods.

Profitability

The company's profitability metrics indicate mixed performance. In Q1FY26, Kanoria Chemicals reported a loss before tax of ₹10.46 crores, a significant decrease from the profit of ₹2.06 crores in the previous quarter (Q4FY25). Compared to Q1FY25, where the loss was ₹23.01 crores, there is an improvement. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹3.32 crores, a substantial decrease from ₹17.75 crores in Q4FY25, but higher than the ₹0.98 crores in Q1FY25. The profit after tax for Q1FY26 was a loss of ₹13.78 crores, which is less than the loss of ₹15.69 crores in Q4FY25 and significantly lower than the loss of ₹22.93 crores in Q1FY25.

Operating Metrics

The earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 stood at -₹1.80, showing an improvement from -₹2.10 in Q4FY25 and -₹3.80 in Q1FY25. This indicates a reduction in per-share losses on both a quarterly and annual basis. Total expenses in Q1FY26 were reported at ₹465.00 crores, up by 29.1% from ₹360.23 crores in Q4FY25 and 13.9% higher than ₹408.22 crores in Q1FY25. The increase in total expenses outpaced the growth in total income over the quarter, impacting the company's profitability metrics. No additional financial ratios such as P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio are provided within this dataset for further analysis.