52-Week Low: Logistics Company Posts Over 80 Per Cent PAT Growth

The company reported a notable 81.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in net profit for Q2 FY25, with profit after tax (PAT) reaching Rs 35.81 crore, up from Rs 19.71 crore in the same quarter last year.

Logistics player VRL Logistics Ltd reported a notable 81.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in net profit for Q2 FY25, with profit after tax (PAT) reaching Rs 35.81 crore, up from Rs 19.71 crore in the same quarter last year. Despite these strong results, the stock hit a 52-week low in today’s session as investors booked profits.

Financial Performance

The company’s consolidated financial performance for the second quarter of FY25 also showed positive growth in revenue and operational efficiency. Revenue from operations increased by 12.7 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 799.48 crore, compared to Rs 709.33 crore in Q2 FY24. The company’s EBITDA rose by 44.9 per cent to Rs 133.03 crore from Rs 91.84 crore. With this increase, the EBITDA margin expanded by 360 basis points to 16.6 per cent, up from 13 per cent in the previous year’s quarter, indicating stronger profitability.

About the Company

VRL Logistics is engaged in logistics services, primarily focusing on the domestic transportation of goods. Other business segments include bus operations, air transport of passengers, power generation, and the sale of certified emission reductions (CER) units generated from windmill operations. The company operates across the country with 1,247 branches, a fleet of 6,158 owned vehicles, and serves over 9 lakh customers.

In terms of stock performance, VRL Logistics has experienced a downturn. Year-to-date, the stock is down by 33.07 per cent, while it has declined 24.00 per cent over the past year. The company has a market capitalization of Rs 4,504.63 crore.

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