Ucal's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Ucal Ltd reported a 9.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 4.3%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 9.1% QoQ and 5.9% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 66.7% QoQ and increased 139.4% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Ucal Ltd declined at 2.7 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Ucal Ltd is a company engaged in the manufacturing sector, primarily focusing on automotive components. The company's core products include carburetors, fuel injection systems, and other related engine components that serve the automotive industry. Ucal Ltd is known for its engineering solutions and caters to both domestic and international markets. Although specific recent developments are not provided, the company operates in a competitive industry that is influenced by trends in the automotive market, including shifts towards electric vehicles and increasing regulatory standards for emissions.

Revenue

In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Ucal Ltd reported a total income of ₹197.42 crores. This represents a 9.2% increase quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from ₹180.85 crores in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25). Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q1FY25), where the total income was ₹189.29 crores, there is a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 4.3%. These figures suggest a growth trajectory in revenue, reflecting potential increases in sales volume or pricing adjustments, despite the challenging market conditions.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for Ucal Ltd indicate a nuanced financial performance. The company recorded a loss before tax of ₹4.76 crores in Q1FY26, which marks a slight increase in the loss QoQ by 5.8% from ₹4.50 crores in Q4FY25. When compared to Q1FY25, where the loss before tax was ₹1.64 crores, there is a significant YoY increase of 190.2% in losses. The tax expense in Q1FY26 was ₹1.25 crores, showing a substantial reduction of 90.8% QoQ from ₹13.54 crores in Q4FY25, and a YoY increase of 42.0% from ₹0.88 crores in Q1FY25. Consequently, the profit after tax for Q1FY26 was a loss of ₹6.01 crores, which is a 66.7% improvement QoQ from a loss of ₹18.05 crores in Q4FY25. However, the YoY data reveals a 139.4% increase in loss from ₹2.51 crores in Q1FY25.

Operating Metrics

The earnings per share (EPS) for Ucal Ltd in Q1FY26 was recorded at a negative ₹2.70. This marks a significant improvement of 67.1% QoQ from a negative ₹8.20 in Q4FY25. On a YoY basis, EPS experienced a decline of 145.5% from a negative ₹1.10 in Q1FY25. These EPS figures reflect the company's operational challenges in terms of profitability, despite the improvement in QoQ comparison. The total expenses for the quarter were ₹202.18 crores, which indicates an increase of 9.1% QoQ from ₹185.36 crores in Q4FY25, and a YoY increase of 5.9% from ₹190.93 crores in Q1FY25. This upward trend in expenses suggests a rise in operational costs or strategic investments, impacting the overall financial performance.