Oriental Aromatics' Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Oriental Aromatics Ltd reported a 3.5% 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 3.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 9.4% QoQ and 10.2% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 95.1% QoQ and decreased 95.4% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Oriental Aromatics Ltd stood at 0.1 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Oriental Aromatics Ltd is a prominent player in the fragrance and aroma chemicals industry. Renowned for its diverse range of products, the company specializes in the production of essential oils, aroma chemicals, and other fragrance compounds. These products are integral to various sectors, including perfumery, cosmetics, and personal care. While recent major developments specific to the company are not provided, the industry as a whole often experiences shifts driven by consumer preferences and advancements in chemical formulations.

Revenue

The company reported a total income of ₹225.78 crores in Q1FY26, reflecting a 3.5% increase from the previous quarter (Q4FY25) where the total income was ₹218.21 crores. On a year-over-year basis, comparing Q1FY26 to Q1FY25, total income rose by 3.8%, up from ₹217.45 crores. This upward trend indicates a positive change in revenue generation over both the quarter and year. The consistent growth in income might be indicative of the company's ability to enhance its sales and expand its market reach.

Profitability

In terms of profitability, Oriental Aromatics Ltd faced a significant decrease. The profit before tax in Q1FY26 was ₹2.56 crores, which represents an 81.9% decline from the previous quarter's ₹14.11 crores and an 82.8% drop from ₹14.85 crores reported in Q1FY25. The profit after tax also saw a considerable reduction to ₹0.50 crores in Q1FY26, down 95.1% from Q4FY25's ₹10.12 crores and 95.4% from ₹10.98 crores in Q1FY25. Earnings per share followed a similar trajectory, decreasing to ₹0.10 in Q1FY26 from ₹3.00 in Q4FY25 and ₹3.30 in Q1FY25.

Operating Metrics

Operationally, the company's total expenses increased to ₹223.22 crores in Q1FY26, marking a 9.4% rise from the previous quarter's ₹204.09 crores and a 10.2% increase from the ₹202.61 crores of the same quarter last year. This rise in expenses could be attributed to various factors, including increased production costs or investments in business operations. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹2.06 crores, which is a 48.5% decrease from Q4FY25's ₹4.00 crores and a 46.8% decrease from ₹3.87 crores in Q1FY25. These changes in tax expenses could be influenced by tax planning strategies or changes in taxable income.