On standalone basisQuarter ended March 2025 compared with Quarter ended March 2024.
Net sales (including other operating income) of Ambika Cotton Mills has declined 33.76% to Rs 136.31 crore.
Operating profit margin has jumped from 14.76% to 17.32%, leading to 22.26% decline in operating profit to Rs 23.61 crore. Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) decreased from 66.99% to 66.43%. Employee cost increased from 6.48% to 7.12%. Other expenses rose from 11.24% to 12.81%.
Other income up 83.33% to Rs 7.04 crore. PBIDT fell 10.41% to Rs 30.65 crore. Provision for interest fell 35.48% to Rs 3.31 crore. Loan funds declined from Rs 81.98 crore as of 31 March 2024 to Rs 50.72 crore as of 31 March 2025. Inventories rose to Rs 567.76 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 525.15 crore as of 31 March 2024. Sundry debtors were higher at Rs 25.75 crore as of 31 March 2025 compared to Rs 25.47 crore as of 31 March 2024. Cash and bank balance declined from Rs 216.84 crore as of 31 March 2024 to Rs 192.32 crore as of 31 March 2025. Investments rose to Rs 14.69 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 0.62 crore as of 31 March 2024 .
PBDT fell 5.98% to Rs 27.34 crore. Provision for depreciation down 23.24% to Rs 5.55 crore. Fixed assets increased to Rs 249.06 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 235.74 crore as of 31 March 2024.
Profit before tax down 0.27% to Rs 21.79 crore. Provision for tax was expense of Rs 5.93 crore, compared to Rs 5.76 crore. Effective tax rate was 27.21% compared to 26.36%.
Profit after tax fell 1.43% to Rs 15.86 crore.
Equity capital stood at Rs 5.72 crore as of 31 March 2025 to Rs 5.72 crore as of 31 March 2024. Per share face Value remained same at Rs 10.00.
Promoters' stake was 50.17% as of 31 March 2025 ,compared to 50.17% as of 31 March 2024 .
Full year results analysis
Net sales (including other operating income) of Ambika Cotton Mills has declined 14.74% to Rs 702.07 crore.
Operating profit margin has jumped from 13.27% to 14.72%, leading to 5.45% decline in operating profit to Rs 103.32 crore. Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) decreased from 66.93% to 64.90%. Employee cost increased from 6.73% to 6.76%. Other expenses rose from 12.74% to 14.71%.
Other income up 16.53% to Rs 26.51 crore. PBIDT fell 1.66% to Rs 129.83 crore. Provision for interest fell 15.05% to Rs 16.2 crore. Loan funds declined from Rs 81.98 crore as of 31 March 2024 to Rs 50.72 crore as of 31 March 2025. Inventories rose to Rs 567.76 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 525.15 crore as of 31 March 2024. Sundry debtors were higher at Rs 25.75 crore as of 31 March 2025 compared to Rs 25.47 crore as of 31 March 2024. Cash and bank balance declined from Rs 216.84 crore as of 31 March 2024 to Rs 192.32 crore as of 31 March 2025. Investments rose to Rs 14.69 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 0.62 crore as of 31 March 2024 .
PBDT rose 0.60% to Rs 113.63 crore. Provision for depreciation down 18.99% to Rs 22.44 crore. Fixed assets increased to Rs 249.06 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 235.74 crore as of 31 March 2024.
Profit before tax grew 6.97% to Rs 91.19 crore. Provision for tax was expense of Rs 25.45 crore, compared to Rs 22.27 crore. Effective tax rate was 27.91% compared to 26.12%.
Profit after tax rose 4.38% to Rs 65.74 crore.
Equity capital stood at Rs 5.72 crore as of 31 March 2025 to Rs 5.72 crore as of 31 March 2024. Per share face Value remained same at Rs 10.00.
Promoters' stake was 50.17% as of 31 March 2025 ,compared to 50.17% as of 31 March 2024 .
Cash flow from operating activities has turned positive Rs 129.05 crore for year ended March 2025 from negative Rs 137.76 crore for year ended March 2024. Cash flow used in acquiring fixed assets during the year ended March 2025 stood at Rs 22.08 crore, compared to Rs 47.45 crore during the year ended March 2024.
Dividend: The Board has recommended a Final Dividend of Rs.37/- (370%) per equity share on the face value of Rs.10/- each.
| Ambika Cotton Mills : Standalone Results |
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| Particulars | 202503 | 202403 | Var.(%) | 202503 | 202403 | Var.(%) |
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| Net Sales (including other operating income) | 136.31 | 205.79 | -33.76 | 702.07 | 823.46 | -14.74 | | OPM (%) | 17.32 | 14.76 | 256 bps | 14.72 | 13.27 | 145 bps | | OP | 23.61 | 30.37 | -22.26 | 103.32 | 109.27 | -5.45 | | Other Inc. | 7.04 | 3.84 | 83.33 | 26.51 | 22.75 | 16.53 | | PBIDT | 30.65 | 34.21 | -10.41 | 129.83 | 132.02 | -1.66 | | Interest | 3.31 | 5.13 | -35.48 | 16.2 | 19.07 | -15.05 | | PBDT | 27.34 | 29.08 | -5.98 | 113.63 | 112.95 | 0.60 | | Depreciation | 5.55 | 7.23 | -23.24 | 22.44 | 27.7 | -18.99 | | PBT | 21.79 | 21.85 | -0.27 | 91.19 | 85.25 | 6.97 | | PBT before EO | 21.79 | 21.85 | -0.27 | 91.19 | 85.25 | 6.97 | | EO Income | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | - | | PBT after EO | 21.79 | 21.85 | -0.27 | 91.19 | 85.25 | 6.97 | | Taxation | 5.93 | 5.76 | 2.95 | 25.45 | 22.27 | 14.28 | | PAT | 15.86 | 16.09 | -1.43 | 65.74 | 62.98 | 4.38 | | P/(L) from discontinued operations net of tax | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | - | | Net profit after discontinued operations | 15.86 | 16.09 | -1.43 | 65.74 | 62.98 | 4.38 | | EPS (Rs)* | 27.70 | 28.10 | -1.43 | 114.83 | 110.01 | 4.38 | | | * EPS is on current equity of Rs 5.73 crore, Face value of Rs 10, Excluding extraordinary items. | | # EPS is not annualised | | bps : Basis points | | EO : Extraordinary items | | Figures in Rs crore | | Source: Capitaline Corporate Database |
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