Shares of Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited (POCL) surged, hitting the upper circuit and reaching an all-time high following the release of its strong Q2 FY25 financial results. The company reported impressive growth across both standalone and consolidated financials, reflecting its robust performance in the second quarter and first half of FY25.
Standalone Financial Performance:
- Revenue from Operations:
- Q2 FY25: ₹572 crore, marking a 46% YoY and 31% QoQ increase.
- H1 FY25: ₹1,009 crore, a 41% YoY growth.
- EBITDA:
- Q2 FY25: ₹30 crore, up 71% YoY and 26% QoQ.
- H1 FY25: ₹54 crore, representing a 68% YoY increase.
- EBITDA Margin:
- Improved to 5.3% compared to 4.5% in H1 FY24.
- Profit After Tax (PAT):
- Q2 FY25: ₹17 crore, a 113% YoY increase and 20% QoQ rise.
- H1 FY25: ₹32 crore, up 117% YoY.
- PAT Margin:
- Increased to 3.2% from 2.1% in H1 FY24.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS):
- Q2 FY25: ₹13, an 84% YoY increase.
- H1 FY25: ₹24, up 89% YoY.
Consolidated Financial Performance:
- Revenue from Operations:
- Q2 FY25: ₹579 crore, up 46% YoY and 30% QoQ.
- H1 FY25: ₹1,024 crore, a 42% YoY increase.
- EBITDA:
- Q2 FY25: ₹29 crore, rising by 75% YoY and 30% QoQ.
- H1 FY25: ₹53 crore, up 75% YoY.
- EBITDA Margin:
- Increased to 5.2% from 4% in H1 FY24.
- Profit After Tax (PAT):
- Q2 FY25: ₹15 crore, a 168% YoY and 20% QoQ increase.
- H1 FY25: ₹28 crore, up 188% YoY.
The stellar performance has driven strong investor interest, propelling POCL’s stock to new highs as it continues to outperform expectations in both revenue growth and profitability across all key metrics.
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