Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals' Q4 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd reported a 11.0% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 34.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 7.4% QoQ and up 37.6% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 67.0% QoQ and decreased 27.3% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd stood at 1.3 during Q4 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q4 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GSFC) is a prominent player in the chemical and fertilizer industry, primarily engaged in the production and distribution of fertilizers, industrial chemicals, and other related products. The company is headquartered in India and is known for its commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity through innovative solutions. GSFC's portfolio includes a wide range of fertilizers such as urea, ammonium sulfate, and various grades of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) fertilizers. The company also produces industrial chemicals like caprolactam, nylon-6, and sulphuric acid, catering to diverse industrial needs. As of the data available up to October 2023, there are no recent major developments noted for the company.

Revenue

For the quarter ending in Q4FY26, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd reported a total income of ₹2668.12 crores. This represents a decrease of 11.0% compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY26), where the total income was ₹2997.25 crores. However, there is a significant year-over-year increase of 34.8% compared to Q4FY25, when the total income was ₹1978.85 crores. This indicates a robust annual growth in revenue, although there was a decline on a sequential quarterly basis.

Profitability

The company's profitability faced some challenges in Q4FY26. Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the quarter stood at ₹61.48 crores, which is a substantial decline of 66.2% from ₹182.07 crores in Q3FY26. When compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q4FY25), PBT decreased by 27.2% from ₹84.46 crores. The Profit After Tax (PAT) also saw a significant drop to ₹52.14 crores in Q4FY26 from ₹158.15 crores in the previous quarter, marking a decrease of 67.0%. On a year-over-year basis, PAT declined by 27.3% from ₹71.76 crores. Earnings Per Share (EPS) followed a similar trend, falling to ₹1.30 from ₹3.97 in Q3FY26 and from ₹1.80 in Q4FY25, reflecting declines of 67.3% and 27.8% respectively.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for GSFC in Q4FY26 were ₹2606.64 crores, which is a decrease of 7.4% from ₹2815.18 crores in Q3FY26. However, when compared to Q4FY25, total expenses increased by 37.6% from ₹1894.39 crores. The tax expense for Q4FY26 was ₹13.15 crores, down 47.1% from ₹24.87 crores in the previous quarter, and a decrease of 22.2% compared to ₹16.91 crores in Q4FY25. These figures suggest a reduction in tax liability on both a quarterly and yearly basis, which is reflective of the overall decrease in profitability during this quarter. Despite the quarter-over-quarter decline in income and profitability, the year-over-year increase in total income and expenses indicates an expansion in operations over the longer term.