National Aluminium Company's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• National Aluminium Company Ltd reported a 7.3% 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 34.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 8.0% QoQ and up 19.2% YoY.
• The net profit increased 5.3% QoQ and increased 78.4% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of National Aluminium Company Ltd stood at 5.7 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

National Aluminium Company Ltd, commonly known as NALCO, is a Navratna group 'A' public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. It is one of the largest integrated alumina-aluminium complex in Asia, encompassing bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, and power generation. The company plays a significant role in the aluminium industry, providing a wide range of products including aluminium ingots, billets, wire rods, alumina hydrate, calcined alumina, and rolled products. NALCO is a key player in the Indian market with a significant contribution to the country's aluminium production. The company is also involved in energy conservation and environmental management initiatives, which are pivotal in the metal industry.

Revenue

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), National Aluminium Company Ltd reported a total income of ₹3930.45 crores, which represents a 7.3% increase on a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) basis from ₹3663.09 crores in Q4FY25. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this marks a significant growth of 34.8% from ₹2916.62 crores in Q1FY25. The increase in total income reflects strong operational performance and possibly enhanced market conditions or product demand. This growth trend in revenue indicates a positive trajectory in the company's income generation capabilities over the past year.

Profitability

The profit before tax for Q1FY26 was ₹1429.27 crores, reflecting a QoQ increase of 4.4% from ₹1369.48 crores in Q4FY25. On a YoY basis, the profit before tax saw a substantial increase of 74.9% from ₹817.01 crores in Q1FY25. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹365.41 crores, growing by 3.3% QoQ and 69.3% YoY. Consequently, the profit after tax for Q1FY26 was ₹1049.48 crores, which shows a 5.3% QoQ rise from ₹996.74 crores and an impressive 78.4% YoY growth from ₹588.42 crores. This significant increase in profitability metrics indicates enhanced cost efficiency or improved margins within the company's operations.

Operating Metrics

National Aluminium Company Ltd's earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 was ₹5.70, marking a QoQ increase of 5.6% from ₹5.40 in Q4FY25 and a substantial YoY growth of 78.1% from ₹3.20 in Q1FY25. Total expenses for Q1FY26 were ₹2501.77 crores, which decreased by 8.0% QoQ from ₹2720.42 crores in Q4FY25 but increased by 19.2% YoY from ₹2099.61 crores in Q1FY25. The reduction in expenses on a quarter-over-quarter basis may suggest operational efficiencies or cost management strategies undertaken by the company. These metrics highlight the company's capacity to manage costs effectively while enhancing shareholder value through increased earnings per share.