Prime Focus Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 28 May 2025
Result Summary
- Prime Focus Ltd reported a 15.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 37.7%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 16.4% QoQ and down 17.0% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 18.8% QoQ and decreased 142.2% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Prime Focus Ltd declined at 2.7 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 953.98 | 825.68 | 1530.99 | 15.5% | -37.7% |
Total Expenses | 1069.78 | 919.40 | 1288.32 | 16.4% | -17.0% |
Profit Before Tax | -115.80 | -93.72 | 242.67 | 23.6% | -147.7% |
Tax | -35.38 | 5.28 | 52.20 | -770.1% | -167.8% |
Profit After Tax | -80.41 | -99.00 | 190.47 | -18.8% | -142.2% |
Earnings Per Share | -2.70 | -3.30 | 6.20 | -18.2% | -143.5% |
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Company Overview
Prime Focus Ltd is a company known for its involvement in the media and entertainment sector, providing services such as visual effects, post-production, and equipment rental. The company has been pivotal in delivering high-quality visual content for both local and international markets. As of now, there are no specific recent major developments available for Prime Focus Ltd. The company, like many others in the industry, may have been navigating challenges related to market dynamics and technological advancements.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Prime Focus Ltd reported a total income of ₹953.98 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 15.5% from the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹825.68 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q4FY24), which recorded a total income of ₹1530.99 crores, there is a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 37.7%. This indicates a notable decrease in revenue compared to the previous year, despite the sequential quarterly improvement.
Profitability
The company's profitability metrics show a challenging financial performance in the recent quarter. The profit before tax (PBT) in Q4FY25 was a loss of ₹115.80 crores, which is a further decline from the loss of ₹93.72 crores recorded in Q3FY25, marking a 23.6% QoQ decrease in PBT. On a YoY basis, there is a stark contrast from a profit of ₹242.67 crores in Q4FY24 to a loss, reflecting a dramatic YoY change of -147.7%. The profit after tax (PAT) also shows a loss, amounting to ₹80.41 crores in Q4FY25, compared to a loss of ₹99.00 crores in Q3FY25, which is an 18.8% improvement QoQ. However, this is a significant decline from the profit of ₹190.47 crores reported in Q4FY24, representing a YoY decrease of 142.2%. The tax impact further exacerbates the YoY disparity with the tax component decreasing substantially from ₹52.20 crores in Q4FY24 to a negative tax of ₹35.38 crores in Q4FY25.
Operating Metrics
The company's earnings per share (EPS) for Q4FY25 stands at a negative ₹2.70, which is an improvement from the negative ₹3.30 reported in Q3FY25, reflecting an 18.2% QoQ recovery. However, on a YoY basis, there is a decline from a positive EPS of ₹6.20 in Q4FY24, indicating a YoY decrease of 143.5%. Total expenses in Q4FY25 amounted to ₹1069.78 crores, showcasing a 16.4% QoQ increase from ₹919.40 crores in Q3FY25. Compared to Q4FY24, however, total expenses have decreased by 17.0%, where expenses were ₹1288.32 crores. The financial data highlights a challenging operating environment for Prime Focus Ltd, with key metrics showing both improvements and declines across the quarters and years.