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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 13 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -11.51 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -27.88 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 4.14%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for BASF India Limited. Profit dropped by -26.07 % Year to Year, BASF India Limited’s profitability dropped by -19.06 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -26.01 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -19.26 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 3326.26 Cr | Rs. 4247.72 Cr | Rs. 3758.67 Cr | -11.51 % | + 13 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3113.78 Cr | Rs. 4046.82 Cr | Rs. 3588.23 Cr | -11.33 % | + 15.24 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 212.48 Cr | Rs. 200.9 Cr | Rs. 170.44 Cr | -15.16 % | -19.79 % |
OPM % | 6.39 % | 4.73 % | 4.53 % | -0.2 % | -1.86 % |
Other Income | Rs. 26.51 Cr | Rs. 18.36 Cr | Rs. 19.12 Cr | + 4.14 % | -27.88 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.79 Cr | Rs. 2.95 Cr | Rs. 4.24 Cr | + 43.73 % | + 51.97 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 48.8 Cr | Rs. 45.12 Cr | Rs. 47.61 Cr | + 5.52 % | -2.44 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 187.4 Cr | Rs. 171.19 Cr | Rs. 137.71 Cr | -19.56 % | -26.52 % |
Tax % | 25.26 % | 25.27 % | 24.81 % | -0.46 % | -0.45 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 140.06 Cr | Rs. 127.93 Cr | Rs. 103.55 Cr | -19.06 % | -26.07 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 32.3 | Rs. 29.6 | Rs. 23.9 | -19.26 % | -26.01 % |
Today, we’re looking at BASF India Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 13 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -11.51 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -11.33 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 15.24 %. Operating profit, while down -19.79 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -15.16 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -1.86 %, but a shrinkage of -0.2 % sequentially. Other income rose by 4.14 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -27.88 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 43.73 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 51.97 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.52 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -2.44 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -26.52 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -19.56 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.45 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.46 %. Net profit fell by -26.07 % year-on-year but witnessed a -19.06 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -26.01 % but a quarterly fall of -19.26 %. In summary, BASF India Limited’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 3326.26 Cr | Rs. 4247.72 Cr | Rs. 3758.67 Cr | -11.51 % | + 13 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3113.78 Cr | Rs. 4046.82 Cr | Rs. 3588.23 Cr | -11.33 % | + 15.24 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 212.48 Cr | Rs. 200.9 Cr | Rs. 170.44 Cr | -15.16 % | -19.79 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 140.06 Cr | Rs. 127.93 Cr | Rs. 103.55 Cr | -19.06 % | -26.07 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 32.3 | Rs. 29.6 | Rs. 23.9 | -19.26 % | -26.01 % |
In reviewing BASF India Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -11.51 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 15.24 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -11.33 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -19.79 % annually, and saw a -15.16 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -26.07 %, and experienced a -19.06 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -26.01 % annually, however dipped by -19.26 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while BASF India Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.