Pricol Q4 Results: the automotive components manufacturer, reported a 16% decline in net profit for the fourth quarter of FY2024-25, while posting a strong 31.7% surge in revenue.
Despite a drop in profit, the company’s stock closed largely flat on Thursday at ₹464.75 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Pricol Q4 FY25: Financial Highlights
- Net Profit: ₹35 crore (▼ 16% YoY)
- Revenue: ₹769 crore (▲ 31.7% YoY) vs. ₹584 crore in Q4 FY24
- EBITDA: ₹79.7 crore (▲ 7.8%) vs. ₹73.9 crore YoY
- Operating Margin: 10.4% (down from 12.7%)
The revenue growth was driven by strong performance across business segments, though higher costs and margin compression weighed on profitability.
FY2024-25 Full-Year Performance
Pricol’s performance on an annual basis remained robust:
- Consolidated Net Profit: ₹1,670.3 crore (▲ 18.8% YoY)
- Total Revenue: ₹2,621 crore (▲ 18.7%)
- EBITDA: ₹334.1 crore (▲ 19.9%)
- EBITDA Margin: 12.75%
Strategic Acquisition to Boost Capabilities
During the quarter, Pricol’s wholly owned subsidiary completed the acquisition of the Injection Moulded Plastic Component Solutions Division from Sundaram Auto Components Ltd on a slump-sale basis.
The move is aimed at:
- Enhancing plastics manufacturing capabilities
- Strengthening vertical integration
- Expanding the company’s value chain
Management Commentary
Vikram Mohan, Managing Director of Pricol, said:
“While our strategic initiatives have started yielding results, geopolitical headwinds had a short-term impact on our Q4 numbers. We expect a stronger performance starting Q2 FY26 as our countermeasures begin to deliver.”
Market Reaction
- Stock Performance: Pricol shares closed unchanged at ₹464.75 on Thursday on the BSE.
- The market response remained neutral despite strong revenue growth and strategic investments, possibly due to the dip in profit margins.
Key Takeaways
- Top-line growth remains strong, supported by business diversification.
- Profit margins are under pressure but expected to recover.
- Strategic acquisition to support future scalability and vertical integration.
- Outlook for FY26 appears positive, with management anticipating recovery from Q2 onward.