Shares of Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd fell 3.75% to ₹1,433.30 on Thursday after the company reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025. Despite a modest increase in profit, the market reacted to the decline in operating margins.
The biscuit and bakery products maker posted a net profit of ₹34.3 crore in Q4 FY25, up 2% from ₹33.6 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue rose 9.9% year-on-year to ₹446 crore from ₹406 crore, reflecting healthy sales growth.
However, operating performance came under pressure. The company’s EBITDA slipped 4.5% to ₹55.7 crore from ₹58.3 crore, while EBITDA margin narrowed to 12.5% from 14.4% in Q4 FY24.
Q4 FY25 Highlights (YoY):
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Revenue: ₹446 crore vs ₹406 crore (up 9.9%)
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EBITDA: ₹55.7 crore vs ₹58.3 crore (down 4.5%)
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EBITDA Margin: 12.5% vs 14.4%
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Net Profit: ₹34.3 crore vs ₹33.6 crore (up 2%)
The decline in margins weighed on investor sentiment, leading to a drop in the stock price during Thursday’s trading session.
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