Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd reported a 19.3% 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 27.1%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 21.3% QoQ and 25.6% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 4.4% QoQ and decreased 118.1% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd stood at 17.9 during Q4FY25.

Financial Statments for Q4FY25

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Company Overview

Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd is a prominent player in the agrochemical industry, primarily involved in the manufacture and marketing of a wide range of fertilizers. The company operates in an industry that plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural productivity. Fertilizers are essential inputs for enhancing crop yield and are a significant factor in the agricultural supply chain. As of the latest information available up to 2023, there are no specific recent major developments or changes in the company’s strategic direction. Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd continues to focus on its core operations in agrochemicals, with a broad portfolio of products catering to different agricultural needs.

Revenue

During Q4FY25, Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd reported a total income of ₹1024.45 crores, marking a decrease from the previous quarter (Q3FY25) where the total income was ₹1270.00 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 19.3%. Compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q4FY24), the total income has decreased by 27.1%, as the income during Q4FY24 was ₹1404.72 crores. These figures highlight a significant reduction in revenue both on a quarterly and yearly basis.

Profitability

Profitability for Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd has shown some notable changes over the quarters. The profit before tax for Q4FY25 was ₹69.86 crores, up from ₹56.31 crores in Q3FY25, indicating a QoQ increase of 24.1%. However, when compared to Q4FY24, where the company reported a loss before tax of ₹577.26 crores, the improvement is significant. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was recorded as a credit of ₹3.19 crores, contrasting with a tax expense of ₹20.05 crores in Q3FY25 and a tax credit of ₹145.96 crores in Q4FY24. Profit after tax for Q4FY25 was ₹77.36 crores, slightly down from ₹80.95 crores in Q3FY25, showing a QoQ decrease of 4.4%, but a substantial improvement from a loss of ₹426.70 crores in Q4FY24. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q4FY25 was ₹17.90, higher than ₹13.00 in Q3FY25, reflecting a QoQ increase of 37.7% and a considerable improvement from the negative EPS of ₹109.00 in Q4FY24.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd in Q4FY25 were ₹954.59 crores, which is a reduction from the Q3FY25 figure of ₹1213.69 crores, showing a QoQ decrease of 21.3%. This also represents a decline from the Q4FY24 expenses of ₹1283.01 crores, indicating a year-over-year (YoY) reduction of 25.6%. The decrease in expenses aligns with the trend observed in revenue, indicating a reduction in operating activities or cost-saving measures. The financial metrics indicate a pattern of reduced financial outlay and income, with significant improvements in profitability metrics such as profit before and after tax compared to the previous year.