SKF India shares jumped over 6% on Friday after the company reported a robust set of numbers for the fourth quarter ended March 2025. The stock surged to ₹4,612.50, up ₹288.10 or 6.66% from the previous close of ₹4,324.40, reflecting positive investor sentiment following the earnings release.
Net profit up 16% YoY; sales steady
SKF India’s consolidated net profit for the March quarter rose 16.01% to ₹203.28 crore, compared to ₹175.23 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The profit growth was driven by better operating efficiencies and margin expansion.
The company’s revenue from operations for the quarter increased marginally by 0.83% YoY to ₹1,213.37 crore, up from ₹1,203.40 crore in the same quarter last year.
Operating margins witness healthy expansion
SKF India reported a significant improvement in its operating profitability with EBITDA margins expanding to 23.45% in Q4 FY25 from 17.73% in Q4 FY24. EBITDA stood at ₹297.48 crore for the quarter, registering a 20% year-on-year growth.
Profit before tax (PBT) also rose 20% to ₹275.65 crore, compared to ₹229.61 crore in the year-ago quarter, reflecting improved cost management and pricing strategies.
Full-year performance highlights
For the full fiscal year ended March 2025, SKF India’s net profit grew 2.56% YoY to ₹565.91 crore, as against ₹551.80 crore in FY24. Revenue for the year stood at ₹4,919.92 crore, marking a growth of 7.65% from ₹4,570.13 crore reported in FY24.
Operating margins for the full year also expanded to 15.70% from 15.0% in the previous fiscal, with EBITDA reaching ₹846.28 crore.
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