Shares of S H Kelkar & Company tumbled over 4% on February 13 following the company’s disappointing Q3 FY25 financial results. The stock fell to ₹190.25, down 4.36%, as investors reacted to a sharp decline in profitability and margin contraction.
Weak Q3 Performance
The company reported a 45.61% YoY drop in consolidated net profit to ₹17.52 crore in the December quarter, compared to ₹32.21 crore in the same period last year. Despite a 15.24% YoY rise in sales to ₹540.75 crore, profitability was hit due to margin pressures and increased costs.
Key Financial Highlights:
- Revenue: ₹540.75 crore, up 15.24% YoY from ₹469.23 crore
- Net Profit: ₹17.52 crore, down 45.61% YoY from ₹32.21 crore
- EBITDA: Down 34% YoY
- EBITDA Margin: 8.1% vs 14.2% YoY, reflecting rising input costs
- Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹27.37 crore, down 41% YoY
- Profit Before Depreciation & Tax (PBDT): ₹50.72 crore, down 25% YoY
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