Universus Photo Imagings' Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 14 Aug 2025
Result Summary
- Universus Photo Imagings Ltd reported a 4.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 2.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 38.6% QoQ and 36.5% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 60.9% QoQ and increased 42.2% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Universus Photo Imagings Ltd declined at 15.6 during Q1 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 16.00 | 15.35 | 16.37 | 4.2% | -2.3% |
Total Expenses | 5.54 | 9.02 | 8.72 | -38.6% | -36.5% |
Profit Before Tax | 10.46 | 6.33 | 7.65 | 65.2% | 36.7% |
Tax | 1.54 | 0.95 | 1.87 | 62.1% | -17.6% |
Profit After Tax | -17.02 | -43.48 | -11.97 | -60.9% | 42.2% |
Earnings Per Share | -15.60 | -39.70 | -10.90 | -60.7% | 43.1% |
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Company Overview
Universus Photo Imagings Ltd is a company engaged in the imaging solutions industry. The company primarily focuses on providing a range of photo imaging products and services. These may include photographic papers, photo chemicals, and other related products used in the photography industry. As of the latest available information, there are no major recent developments reported about the company. Due to the nature of the industry, Universus Photo Imagings Ltd is likely to serve both professional and amateur photographers, photo labs, and possibly other commercial clients who require imaging solutions.
Revenue
During the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Universus Photo Imagings Ltd reported a total income of ₹16.00 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 4.2% from the ₹15.35 crores reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25). However, when compared year-over-year (YoY) to the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q1FY25), total income decreased by 2.3%, down from ₹16.37 crores. This indicates that while there has been a recent improvement in total income on a quarterly basis, the year-over-year comparison shows a slight decline.
Profitability
In Q1FY26, the company recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹10.46 crores, which marks a substantial QoQ increase of 65.2% from ₹6.33 crores in Q4FY25. Compared to Q1FY25, the PBT has risen by 36.7% from ₹7.65 crores. Despite this increase in profitability before tax, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was reported as a loss of ₹17.02 crores. This is a marked improvement from the loss of ₹43.48 crores in Q4FY25, representing a 60.9% reduction in losses. Year-over-year, the PAT loss has increased by 42.2% from a loss of ₹11.97 crores in Q1FY25. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹1.54 crores, showing a QoQ increase of 62.1% from ₹0.95 crores in Q4FY25, but a YoY decrease of 17.6% from ₹1.87 crores in Q1FY25.
Operating Metrics
The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Universus Photo Imagings Ltd in Q1FY26 stood at a negative ₹15.60, which improved from a negative ₹39.70 in Q4FY25, showing a reduction in loss per share by 60.7% QoQ. When compared to Q1FY25, where EPS was a negative ₹10.90, the loss per share has worsened by 43.1% YoY. Total expenses for Q1FY26 were ₹5.54 crores, significantly reduced by 38.6% QoQ from ₹9.02 crores in Q4FY25 and by 36.5% YoY from ₹8.72 crores in Q1FY25. These operating metrics reflect a notable reduction in expenses, contributing to an improved financial position on a quarterly basis despite the ongoing challenges reflected in the negative earnings per share.