Chemfab Alkalis' Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 06 Jan 2026
Result Summary
- Chemfab Alkalis Ltd reported a 15.7% 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 5.1%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 9.7% QoQ and 2.6% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 178.8% QoQ and increased 279.2% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Chemfab Alkalis Ltd declined at 1.4 during Q2 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 78.32 | 92.90 | 82.50 | -15.7% | -5.1% |
Total Expenses | 79.65 | 88.20 | 81.77 | -9.7% | -2.6% |
Profit Before Tax | -1.33 | 4.70 | 0.73 | -128.3% | -282.2% |
Tax | 0.68 | 2.15 | 1.26 | -68.4% | -46.0% |
Profit After Tax | -2.01 | 2.55 | -0.53 | -178.8% | 279.2% |
Earnings Per Share | -1.40 | 1.77 | -0.37 | -179.1% | 278.4% |
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Company Overview
Chemfab Alkalis Ltd is a company engaged in the production and sale of various chemical products, primarily focusing on the chlor-alkali industry. The company manufactures products such as caustic soda, liquid chlorine, hydrogen gas, and hydrochloric acid, which are critical inputs for various industrial applications, including textiles, paper, and aluminum manufacturing. Chemfab Alkalis operates in a highly competitive chemical industry, often characterized by fluctuations in raw material costs and regulatory challenges. As of the latest available data, there is no specific recent major development associated with Chemfab Alkalis Ltd reported.
Revenue
For the quarter ending in Q2FY26, Chemfab Alkalis Ltd reported a total income of ₹78.32 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline of 15.7% from ₹92.90 crores in Q1FY26 and a year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 5.1% from ₹82.50 crores in Q2FY25. The decline in total income on a sequential and annual basis indicates that the company faced challenges in maintaining its revenue levels compared to previous periods. Such declines can be attributed to multiple factors within the industry such as demand variability, market competition, or pricing strategies.
Profitability
Chemfab Alkalis Ltd's profitability metrics for Q2FY26 show that the company incurred a loss before tax of ₹1.33 crores, which contrasts with a profit before tax of ₹4.70 crores in Q1FY26 and ₹0.73 crores in Q2FY25. The profit after tax for Q2FY26 was a loss of ₹2.01 crores, compared to a profit of ₹2.55 crores in the previous quarter and a smaller loss of ₹0.53 crores in the same period last year. The earnings per share (EPS) also shifted from a positive ₹1.77 in Q1FY26 to a negative ₹1.40 in Q2FY26, reflecting the company's decreased profitability. On a YoY basis, the EPS change is significant, moving from -₹0.37 in Q2FY25 to -₹1.40 in Q2FY26.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Chemfab Alkalis Ltd in Q2FY26 totaled ₹79.65 crores, reflecting a 9.7% reduction from ₹88.20 crores in Q1FY26 and a 2.6% decrease from ₹81.77 crores in Q2FY25. Despite the reduction in expenses, the overall profitability was impacted negatively in the latest quarter. The tax expenses also decreased by 68.4% QoQ from ₹2.15 crores to ₹0.68 crores and by 46.0% YoY from ₹1.26 crores. The significant drop in tax expenses corresponds with the company's reduced profitability. These operating metrics highlight the company's efforts in cost management, though further analysis would be required to understand their effectiveness in the context of declining profitability and revenue.