Shares of AWL Agri Business Ltd, formerly known as Adani Wilmar Ltd, declined 3.85% to ₹268.50 on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, slipping ₹10.75 from the previous close of ₹279.25. The fall comes despite the company posting strong earnings for the fourth quarter of FY25.
AWL Agri Business reported a 21% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹190 crore for Q4 FY25 compared to ₹157 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue surged 37.9% YoY to ₹18,230 crore, the company’s highest-ever quarterly revenue, driven by an 8% underlying volume growth.
However, EBITDA margins slightly narrowed to 2.5% from 2.7% a year ago, which may have weighed on investor sentiment despite the top-line growth. EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹449 crore, marking a 25.8% increase year-on-year.
For the full financial year FY25, AWL Agri Business delivered a record revenue of ₹63,672 crore, up 24% YoY, with a 9% growth in underlying volumes. Annual operating EBITDA reached ₹2,482 crore, the company’s highest ever.
The kitchen essentials segment remained a major driver of growth, led by a 28% revenue growth in edible oils and a 26% increase in the foods and FMCG segment. The company also unveiled a new logo and brand identity during the quarter, while rural town coverage exceeded 50,000 towns and direct retail coverage rose by 19% to 8.6 lakh outlets.
At the time of reporting, the company’s market capitalization stood at ₹34,778 crore, with a P/E ratio of 29.68.
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