200 Per Cent Returns: Multibagger Company Reports 37 Per Cent Drop in PAT
The company’s profit after tax (PAT) fell to Rs 93 crore, compared to Rs 148 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
PCBL Limited, a global leader in carbon black and specialty chemicals, reported a 37 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit for Q3 FY25. The company’s profit after tax (PAT) fell to Rs 93 crore, compared to Rs 148 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, PCBL showcased robust growth in its revenue figures.
Financial Performance
PCBL’s revenue from operations in Q3 FY25 stood at Rs 2,010 crore, reflecting a 21 per cent YoY increase compared to Rs 1,657 crore in Q3 FY24.
The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew by 15 per cent YoY to Rs 328 crore, up from Rs 286 crore in Q3 FY24.
The total carbon black (CB) sales volume rose by 5 per cent YoY, reaching 143,500 metric tons (MT) in Q3 FY25, compared to 136,108 MT in the same quarter last year. Domestic CB sales volumes increased to 84,368 MT from 78,422 MT, while export CB sales volumes grew to 59,132 MT, up from 57,681 MT in Q3 FY24.
However, specialty black volumes saw a slight decline, dropping to 14,280 MT in Q3 FY25 from 14,435 MT in Q3 FY24.
PCBL also commissioned the second and final phase of its 20,000 MTPA specialty chemical capacity at its Mundra Plant in Gujarat during the quarter. With this addition, the company’s total installed capacity has risen to 790,000 MTPA, bolstering its production capabilities.
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Stock Market Performance
PCBL’s stock has delivered a 35.02 per cent return over the past year, significantly outperforming the Nifty 50, which rose by 5.09 per cent during the same period. Over the past three years, PCBL has rewarded investors with multibagger returns of 200 per cent.
About the Company
Incorporated in 1960, PCBL Limited is part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group and specializes in the production of carbon black, specialty chemicals, and electricity for captive use and sale. With an international footprint spanning over 50 countries, the company serves markets across the USA, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
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