Sundaram Clayton's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Sundaram Clayton Ltd reported a 3.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 11.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 1.7% QoQ and 9.1% YoY.
• The net profit increased 11.4% QoQ and increased 18.7% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Sundaram Clayton Ltd declined at 29.19 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Sundaram Clayton Ltd is a prominent company in the automotive components industry. It is primarily involved in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide range of automotive components, including brake systems and non-ferrous castings for the automotive sector. The company has been a key player in the Indian market, serving major automobile manufacturers. Recent developments in the industry, such as shifts towards electric vehicles and increased regulatory standards for emissions, may influence the company's operations and strategic direction. However, specific recent developments for Sundaram Clayton Ltd are not available from the provided data.

Revenue

In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Sundaram Clayton Ltd reported a total income of ₹498.60 crores. This represents a decrease of 3.2% compared to the previous quarter (Q1FY26), where the total income was ₹515.32 crores. On a year-over-year basis, comparing Q2FY26 to Q2FY25, the total income saw a decline of 11.8%, from ₹565.60 crores in Q2FY25. The reduction in total income over both the quarterly and yearly periods could reflect various factors affecting the company's revenue streams.

Profitability

For Q2FY26, Sundaram Clayton Ltd recorded a loss before tax of ₹59.05 crores, which is an increase in the loss compared to a ₹52.19 crores loss in Q1FY26, translating to a 13.1% increase quarter-over-quarter. On a year-over-year basis, the loss before tax also increased by 15% from ₹51.36 crores in Q2FY25. The company reported a tax expense of ₹5.90 crores in Q2FY26, which marks a slight increase from ₹5.69 crores in Q1FY26 and a significant increase from ₹2.99 crores in Q2FY25. Consequently, the profit after tax stood at a loss of ₹64.35 crores in Q2FY26, which is an 11.4% increase in the loss from Q1FY26 and an 18.7% increase from Q2FY25. The earnings per share also reflected a loss, amounting to -₹29.19 in Q2FY26, compared to -₹26.20 in Q1FY26 and -₹26.79 in Q2FY25.

Operating Metrics

Sundaram Clayton Ltd's total expenses in Q2FY26 were ₹557.65 crores, showing a 1.7% reduction from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹567.51 crores. Year-over-year, total expenses decreased by 9.1% from ₹613.63 crores in Q2FY25. The company's operating dynamics, indicated by these expense reductions, may be influenced by cost management strategies or operational adjustments. The financial data does not provide specific details on key financial ratios such as the P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, or current ratio, which are crucial for a comprehensive analysis of the company's operational efficiency and financial health.