Astral Ltd. has announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY25, showcasing a slight increase in revenue but a decline in profit and operational margins year-over-year (YoY).
Financial Highlights
- Revenue: The company reported revenue of ₹1,370 crore in Q2 FY25, marking a modest increase of 0.5% from ₹1,363 crore in Q2 FY24.
- Profit After Tax (PAT): PAT for the quarter was ₹110 crore, down 16.2% from ₹131.2 crore in the same period last year, reflecting a decline in profitability.
- EBITDA: EBITDA stood at ₹210.1 crore, a 4.5% decrease from ₹220.1 crore YoY, indicating pressures on operational efficiency.
- EBITDA Margin: The EBITDA margin narrowed to 15.3%, down by 82 basis points from 16.1% in Q2 FY24, reflecting a decrease in operational profitability.
Summary
Astral’s Q2 FY25 results indicate a stable revenue performance but highlight challenges in maintaining profitability. The drop in EBITDA and PAT points to cost pressures, which have affected the bottom line despite a marginal revenue increase.
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