PONDY OXIDES & CHEM LTD's Q1FY26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• PONDY OXIDES & CHEM LTD reported a 65.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1FY26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 35.6%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 62.8% QoQ and 33.2% YoY.
• The net profit increased 110.5% QoQ and increased 94.1% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of PONDY OXIDES & CHEM LTD stood at 8.7 during Q1FY26.

Financial Statments for Q1FY26

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Company Overview

Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd is a leading manufacturer in the chemical industry, specializing in the production of lead, zinc, and other metal-based products. The company operates primarily in the recycling and refining of non-ferrous metals. It caters to various sectors, including automotive, ceramics, and battery manufacturing. The company is known for its sustainable practices, efficiently utilizing resources to produce high-quality metal products. Recent developments around the industry have seen a growing demand for recycled metals, which aligns with the company’s core operations. However, specific recent major developments within the company are not available from the provided data.

Revenue

In Q1FY26, Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd reported a total income of ₹604.22 crores, compared to ₹364.29 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹445.72 crores in Q1FY25. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 65.9% and a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 35.6%. The significant rise in revenue could be associated with increased demand or expanded production capacities. These figures highlight the company's substantial growth in income across both the quarterly and annual comparisons.

Profitability

Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q1FY26 stood at ₹34.44 crores, showing a substantial QoQ increase of 141.7% from the previous quarter's ₹14.25 crores and a YoY increase of 92.8% from ₹17.86 crores in Q1FY25. The company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was ₹25.16 crores, reflecting a 110.5% increase QoQ and a 94.1% increase YoY. Despite these increases in profit metrics, Earnings Per Share (EPS) decreased by 14.7% QoQ and 12.1% YoY to ₹8.70. This indicates a divergence between net profitability and EPS growth, which suggests changes in share structure or other factors affecting per-share earnings.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Q1FY26 were ₹569.79 crores, marking a 62.8% increase QoQ and a 33.2% increase YoY. This increase in expenses is proportionate to the rise in total income, indicating operational scaling. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹9.28 crores, which is significantly higher by 303.5% QoQ and 89.4% YoY. These figures illustrate the operational and fiscal dynamics the company navigated during this period, reflecting adjustments in tax obligations corresponding to increased profitability. The financial data does not provide information on liquidity or leverage ratios such as current ratio or debt-to-equity ratio, which are essential for a comprehensive analysis of the company's financial health.