Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd reported a 12.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 23.0%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 12.3% QoQ and 24.4% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 42.8% QoQ and increased 404.0% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd stood at 1 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd (RCF) is a leading public sector undertaking in India, operating primarily in the chemicals and fertilizers industry. The company is known for manufacturing and marketing a wide range of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. RCF plays a crucial role in supporting India's agricultural sector by providing essential fertilizers such as urea and complex fertilizers. In addition to its core products, the company is involved in producing industrial chemicals that serve various industries. As a government-owned enterprise, RCF is an integral part of India's effort to ensure food security and agricultural development. Recent major developments in the company or industry at large are not available.

Revenue

In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd reported a total income of ₹3409.60 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 12.8% compared to ₹3908.13 crores recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25). Additionally, on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, the total income saw a decrease of 23.0% from ₹4426.20 crores in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q1FY25). These figures reflect a notable contraction in revenue during this period.

Profitability

In terms of profitability, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd reported a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹74.81 crores in Q1FY26. This marks a significant decline of 38.9% QoQ from ₹122.44 crores in Q4FY25. However, when compared to Q1FY25, where the PBT was ₹16.27 crores, there is a substantial YoY increase of 359.8%. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹20.69 crores, which is a reduction of 16.5% QoQ from ₹24.79 crores in Q4FY25, yet a considerable YoY increase of 273.5% from ₹5.54 crores in Q1FY25. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 stood at ₹54.43 crores, down by 42.8% QoQ from ₹95.24 crores in Q4FY25, but up by 404.0% YoY from ₹10.80 crores in Q1FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) in Q1FY26 was ₹1.00, representing a QoQ decrease of 41.2% from ₹1.70 in Q4FY25 and a significant YoY increase of 400.0% from ₹0.20 in Q1FY25.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd in Q1FY26 amounted to ₹3334.79 crores, which indicates a reduction of 12.3% QoQ from ₹3800.73 crores in Q4FY25. On a YoY basis, total expenses decreased by 24.4% from ₹4409.93 crores in Q1FY25. These expense figures highlight a significant reduction over both the quarter and the year. The relationship between total income and total expenses provides insight into the company's operational efficiency during Q1FY26, especially when observing the changes in profitability metrics. The calculated financial ratios, including P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and current ratio, have not been provided, and thus, specific analysis on these metrics is not available.