Saregama India Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 16 May 2025
Result Summary
- Saregama India Ltd reported a 43.7% 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 21.1%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 50.6% QoQ and up 23.0% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 13.5% QoQ and increased 9.6% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Saregama India Ltd stood at 2.8 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 281.03 | 499.14 | 232.09 | -43.7% | 21.1% |
Total Expenses | 204.99 | 414.69 | 166.62 | -50.6% | 23.0% |
Profit Before Tax | 76.04 | 84.45 | 65.47 | -10.0% | 16.1% |
Tax | 22.13 | 22.11 | 16.30 | 0.1% | 35.8% |
Profit After Tax | 53.91 | 62.34 | 49.17 | -13.5% | 9.6% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.80 | 3.20 | 2.60 | -12.5% | 7.7% |
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Company Overview
Saregama India Ltd, a prominent Indian music label, is well-known for its extensive library of music across multiple genres. As a part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, the company also engages in the production and distribution of films and television content. In recent years, Saregama has expanded its business model to include digital streaming and the sale of physical music devices like Carvaan, which have been key in appealing to a broader audience. The company has also been involved in producing original content for over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Given its diverse offerings and adaptation to digital platforms, Saregama continues to maintain a significant presence in the entertainment industry.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Saregama India Ltd reported a total income of ₹281.03 crores. This marked a decrease of 43.7% from the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹499.14 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q4FY24), there was an increase of 21.1% from ₹232.09 crores. The quarter-over-quarter decline contrasts with a positive year-over-year growth, indicating a variance in income generation across different periods.
Profitability
Saregama India Ltd's profitability for Q4FY25 showed a profit before tax of ₹76.04 crores, which is a 10.0% decrease from the previous quarter's ₹84.45 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the prior year, this represents a 16.1% increase from ₹65.47 crores. The profit after tax for Q4FY25 was ₹53.91 crores, showing a decrease of 13.5% from ₹62.34 crores in Q3FY25, but an increase of 9.6% when compared to Q4FY24's ₹49.17 crores. The tax for Q4FY25 was ₹22.13 crores, maintaining almost the same level as the previous quarter, with a negligible increase of 0.1%, but a significant increase of 35.8% compared to the previous year.
Operating Metrics
The earnings per share (EPS) for Saregama India Ltd in Q4FY25 were ₹2.80, down from ₹3.20 in Q3FY25, representing a decrease of 12.5%. However, this is an increase from ₹2.60 in Q4FY24, showing a year-over-year growth of 7.7%. Total expenses in Q4FY25 were ₹204.99 crores, marking a substantial decrease of 50.6% from the previous quarter's ₹414.69 crores, and an increase of 23.0% from ₹166.62 crores in the same quarter of the previous year. These figures reflect notable fluctuations in expenses and earnings per share across different periods.