Conference Call with Ashok Leyland Management and Analysts on Q4FY25 & Full Year Performance and Outlook. Listen to the full earnings transcript.
Commercial Vehicles company Ashok Leyland announced Q4FY25 & FY25 results Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: The company reported an EBITDA of 15% for Q4FY25 (Rs 1,791 crore) compared to 14.1% (Rs 1,592 crore) for the same period last year. Operating PBT for the quarter was at Rs 1,671 crore (13.6% Growth) vis-a-vis Rs 1,471 crore for the same period last year. PAT was at Rs 1,246 crore (38.4% Growth) as against Rs 900 crore in Q4 last year Cash generated during the quarter was Rs 3,284 crore. FY25 Financial Highlights: FY25 EBITDA was at 12.7 % (Rs 4,931 crore) as against 12.0% (Rs 4,607 crore) last year. The Company ended the financial year with Net cash of Rs 4,242 crore, as against net debt of Rs 89 crore at the end of the previous year. Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland said, “Achieving these record-breaking numbers is a matter of immense pride for us. It reflects the resilience of our business and the trust our customers place in us. Given Company’s strong financial performance in the last three years, the Board of Directors has approved a 1:1 bonus share issue. This is on the back of two interim dividends announced for FY25 amounting to 625%, or Rs 6.25 per share. With our unwavering focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, and thrust in international operations, we are well-positioned for sustained and profitable growth.” Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland said “FY25 has been another landmark year for us. We’ve set new records in revenue, EBITDA, and profitability. Our margin expansion and robust cash generation reflect the strength of our operations. It also gives us immense satisfaction to achieve our medium-term goal of mid-teen EBITDA in Q4. The company is in a very strong cash position, ending the year with a cash surplus of Rs 4,242 crore. This gives us more fuel to further augment our strengths in products and technology, and to offer best-in-class customer experience. We are continuing on our premiumization journey with high focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers We are now more confident than ever in our ability to gain market share and further improve our price realization.” Result PDF
Personal Products company Colgate-Palmolive (India) announced Q4FY25 & FY25 results Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: Revenue from operations stood at Rs 1,452.02 crore for Q4FY25 compared to Rs 1,452.21 for the same period last year. Net profit after tax for the quarter stood at Rs 355 crore as compared to Rs 380 crore for the same period last year. FY25 Financial Highlights: Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported net sales of Rs 5,999 crore for the year ended March 31, 2025, as compared to Rs 5,644 crore for the same period last year. FY25 domestic Net Sales growth reported at 5.6%. For the quarter, the Company reported net sales of Rs 1,452 crore as compared to Rs 1,481 crore for the same period last year. Net profit after tax for the full year grew by 8.5% year-on-year to Rs 1,437 crore from Rs 1,324 crore in the previous year. Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India), said, “In FY25, the Company achieved a 6.3% year-on-year increase in topline revenue, with Toothpaste recording mid-single-digit value growth. The operating environment proved challenging in the second half of the year, primarily due to softening urban demand and intensified competition, which impacted Q4 performance. Despite these headwinds, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our strategic priorities. Our Toothbrush portfolio delivered another year of robust growth. Our margin profile remains healthy and resilient, underpinned by effective execution of our Funding The Growth program. We continue to capitalize on our solid margin position by reinvesting in the business. Looking forward, while we anticipate continued near-term macro headwinds, we expect to see a gradual recovery in market conditions in the latter part of the year.” Result PDF