Premier Explosives Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Premier Explosives Ltd reported a 47.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 66.5%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 51.2% QoQ and up 55.9% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 26.5% QoQ and increased 179.0% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Premier Explosives Ltd stood at 6.3 during Q4FY25.

Financial Statments for Q4FY25

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Company Overview

Premier Explosives Ltd is a company engaged in the manufacture of explosives and related products. Operating within the defense and infrastructure sector, the company specializes in the production of explosives used in mining, defense, and other commercial applications. The company's portfolio includes products such as detonators, detonating cords, and bulk explosives. Premier Explosives Ltd has been an active player in the Indian market, contributing significantly to sectors requiring explosive technology. While specific recent developments are not provided, it is understood that companies in this industry often focus on innovation and expansion to meet evolving industry demands.

Revenue

For Q4FY25, Premier Explosives Ltd reported a total income of ₹87.35 crores. This represents a decline of 47.4% compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), which recorded a total income of ₹166.14 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter last year (Q4FY24), where the total income was ₹52.46 crores, there is a notable increase of 66.5%. This year-over-year growth indicates an increase in revenue generation in Q4FY25 compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The fluctuations in quarterly income highlight variations in revenue performance over different periods.

Profitability

In the quarter ending Q4FY25, the company achieved a profit before tax of ₹10.50 crores, which marks a 19.2% increase from the previous quarter (Q3FY25) where the profit before tax was ₹8.81 crores. This is significantly higher compared to Q4FY24, where the profit before tax was ₹3.16 crores, showing a 232.3% year-over-year increase. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax for Q4FY25 was ₹6.78 crores, reflecting a decrease of 26.5% from Q3FY25's ₹9.23 crores. However, comparing year-over-year, the profit after tax has grown by 179.0% from ₹2.43 crores in Q4FY24. Earnings per share in Q4FY25 stood at ₹6.30, up significantly from ₹2.20 in Q4FY24, indicating a 186.4% increase, while marking a substantial rise from ₹1.70 in Q3FY25, translating to a 270.6% quarter-over-quarter growth.

Operating Metrics

The financial figures for Q4FY25 reveal that total expenses were ₹76.85 crores, which is a decrease of 51.2% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹157.33 crores. In comparison to Q4FY24, where total expenses were ₹49.29 crores, there is a 55.9% increase. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was ₹3.72 crores, which contrasts sharply with a tax credit of ₹-0.43 crores in the previous quarter (Q3FY25), and is significantly higher than the tax of ₹0.72 crores in Q4FY24. These figures illustrate variations in the company's operating cost management and tax liabilities over the observed periods, reflecting changes in fiscal policy, operational efficiency, or other influencing factors within the company's operations.