L G Balakrishnan & Bros' Q4 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• L G Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd reported a 0.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase 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 22.3%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 2.7% QoQ and 23.5% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 21.2% QoQ and decreased 17.1% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of L G Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd stood at 21.86 during Q4 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q4 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

L G Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd is a well-known entity in the engineering and manufacturing industry, primarily focusing on automotive products. The company's core products include chains, sprockets, and automotive components like tensioners, belts, and other related parts. These products are essential in vehicular manufacturing and maintenance, making the company a critical supplier to the automotive industry. As of the latest known data, there are no recent major developments available for this company, such as mergers, acquisitions, or new product launches. The company operates in a competitive industry, and its performance is often influenced by broader economic factors like demand in the automotive sector and raw material costs.

Revenue

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q4FY26), L G Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd reported a total income of ₹837.51 crores. This represented a slight quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 0.6% from ₹832.80 crores in Q3FY26. Comparing year-over-year (YoY) performance, the company's revenue increased significantly by 22.3% from ₹684.62 crores in Q4FY25. This growth indicates a strong revenue performance over the year, reflecting the company's ability to generate higher sales or perhaps benefit from favorable market conditions.

Profitability

Profitability metrics for L G Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd in Q4FY26 show some variations compared to previous quarters. The profit before tax (PBT) for Q4FY26 was ₹103.33 crores, which is a decline of 5.7% QoQ from ₹109.56 crores in Q3FY26. However, on a YoY basis, this was a slight increase of 1.3% from ₹102.05 crores in Q4FY25. The tax expense for Q4FY26 was significantly higher at ₹33.66 crores, showing a 59.5% increase QoQ from ₹21.11 crores and an 86.8% increase YoY from ₹18.02 crores. Consequently, profit after tax (PAT) for Q4FY26 was ₹69.67 crores, marking a considerable decrease of 21.2% QoQ from ₹88.45 crores and 17.1% YoY from ₹84.03 crores. Earnings per share (EPS) similarly declined to ₹21.86 in Q4FY26, down 21.2% QoQ from ₹27.73 and 17.0% YoY from ₹26.35.

Operating Metrics

The company's operating expenses in Q4FY26 totaled ₹735.23 crores, an increase of 2.7% from ₹715.86 crores in Q3FY26 and a 23.5% increase from ₹595.16 crores in Q4FY25. These figures suggest that the company experienced higher operational costs over the year. Despite the increase in total income, the greater rise in expenses compared to income growth, particularly in the quarterly comparison, impacted the overall profitability. The increase in tax expenses and operating costs influenced the profit margins, as reflected in the decline of both profit before and after tax. The operating performance in the reported quarter shows a necessity to manage costs and tax liabilities effectively to enhance profitability.