Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 31 May 2025
Result Summary
- Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd reported a 1.1% 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 decline of 5.0%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 2.5% QoQ and 4.6% YoY.
- The net profit increased 10.2% QoQ and decreased 19.7% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd stood at 7.6 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 372.73 | 376.97 | 392.16 | -1.1% | -5.0% |
Total Expenses | 353.45 | 362.64 | 370.50 | -2.5% | -4.6% |
Profit Before Tax | 19.28 | 14.33 | 21.66 | 34.5% | -11.0% |
Tax | 7.40 | 3.55 | 6.86 | 108.5% | 7.9% |
Profit After Tax | 11.88 | 10.78 | 14.80 | 10.2% | -19.7% |
Earnings Per Share | 7.60 | 3.50 | 9.50 | 117.1% | -20.0% |
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Company Overview
Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd is a well-established entity in the chemical industry, primarily engaged in the production and distribution of starch and its derivatives. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, paper, and more, by providing essential ingredients and chemicals. While specific recent developments were not provided, companies in this sector often focus on innovations in product applications and expansions to meet the evolving demands of their client base. The company operates in a competitive industry where efficiency and innovation are key to maintaining market position and meeting client requirements.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd reported a total income of ₹372.73 crores. This marks a slight decrease of 1.1% when compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹376.97 crores. When viewed on a year-over-year basis, there was a more significant reduction of 5.0% from the total income of ₹392.16 crores reported in Q4FY24. The decline in revenue on both a quarterly and yearly basis indicates a contraction in total income over these periods.
Profitability
Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q4FY25 was ₹19.28 crores, showing a substantial increase of 34.5% from the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where PBT was ₹14.33 crores. However, on a year-over-year basis, PBT declined by 11.0% from Q4FY24's ₹21.66 crores. The tax expense in Q4FY25 was ₹7.40 crores, which is a significant rise of 108.5% from Q3FY25's ₹3.55 crores and a slight increase of 7.9% from Q4FY24’s ₹6.86 crores. Consequently, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 stood at ₹11.88 crores, increasing by 10.2% from the previous quarter's ₹10.78 crores but declining by 19.7% year-over-year from ₹14.80 crores in Q4FY24. Earnings Per Share (EPS) also reflected this trend, rising sharply by 117.1% from ₹3.50 in Q3FY25 to ₹7.60 in Q4FY25, albeit a decrease of 20.0% from ₹9.50 in Q4FY24.
Operating Metrics
Total expenses for Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd in Q4FY25 amounted to ₹353.45 crores, which represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous quarter's ₹362.64 crores and a 4.6% decrease from the ₹370.50 crores reported in the same quarter of the previous year (Q4FY24). This reduction in expenses contributed to the quarter-over-quarter improvements in profitability despite the decrease in total income. The financial data reflects a strategic management of operational costs which has positively impacted the company's profitability metrics on a quarterly basis.