Kajaria Ceramics has reported its financial results for the second quarter of FY25, reflecting a mixed performance with a drop in net profit and EBITDA, while revenue showed modest growth.
The company’s net profit for Q2 FY25 fell by 22.8% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹85.5 crore, compared to ₹110.8 crore in the same quarter last year.
On the other hand, revenue for the quarter increased by 5.1% YoY, reaching ₹1,179.3 crore as compared to ₹1,121.6 crore in Q2 FY24, indicating steady demand.
Key Financial Highlights:
- Net profit: ₹85.5 crore, down 22.8% YoY from ₹110.8 crore in Q2 FY24.
- Revenue: ₹1,179.3 crore, up 5.1% YoY from ₹1,121.6 crore in the same period last year.
- EBITDA: ₹158.9 crore, down 11.6% YoY from ₹179.8 crore in Q2 FY24.
- EBITDA margin: 13.5%, compared to 16% in the same period last year.
The decline in profitability is attributed to lower EBITDA, which dropped 11.6% YoY, while margins compressed to 13.5% from 16%, highlighting cost pressures despite the revenue growth.
