Mumbai, February 3, 2025 – Bharat Wire Ropes Limited (NSE: BHARATWIRE, BSE: 539799) announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2024, during its 133rd Board Meeting.
Key Financial Highlights (₹ in Lakhs)
Particulars | Q3 FY25 (Dec 31, 2024) | Q2 FY25 (Sep 30, 2024) | Q3 FY24 (Dec 31, 2023) | 9M FY25 | 9M FY24 | FY24 (Audited) |
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Revenue from Operations | 16,182.17 | 15,219.41 | 15,720.27 | 44,748.15 | 47,467.93 | 62,183.53 |
Total Income | 16,197.90 | 15,237.02 | 15,737.44 | 44,809.03 | 47,528.56 | 62,265.69 |
Total Expenses | 14,191.83 | 12,684.21 | 12,200.81 | 37,817.24 | 37,503.04 | 49,377.06 |
Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 2,006.07 | 2,552.81 | 3,536.63 | 6,991.79 | 10,025.52 | 12,888.63 |
Net Profit After Tax (PAT) | 1,488.41 | 1,885.55 | 2,637.30 | 5,179.08 | 7,453.89 | 9,634.22 |
Earnings Per Share (₹) | 2.18 | 2.77 | 3.88 | 7.59 | 10.97 | 14.17 |
Performance Review
- Revenue Growth: Bharat Wire Ropes Limited reported total revenue of ₹16,197.90 lakh for Q3 FY25, reflecting a YoY increase of 3.04% compared to ₹15,737.44 lakh in Q3 FY24.
- Profitability Decline: Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹1,488.41 lakh, down 43.6% YoY, compared to ₹2,637.30 lakh in Q3 FY24, due to increased expenses.
- Expenses Surge: Total expenses increased to ₹14,191.83 lakh from ₹12,200.81 lakh YoY, driven by higher material costs and employee expenses.
Segment-Wise Performance
- The company is primarily engaged in a single segment: manufacturing of wire and wire ropes.
Corporate Announcements
- The company’s Board approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.
- Limited Review Report from auditors confirms compliance with SEBI listing regulations, without any material misstatements.
Management Commentary
Mr. Murarlal Mittal, Managing Director of Bharat Wire Ropes, stated:"Despite challenges, we remain committed to our growth trajectory. The decline in profit was primarily due to higher input costs, but we anticipate improvement in the coming quarters as demand stabilizes and operational efficiencies improve."
Outlook
- Growth Strategy: The company remains focused on enhancing production efficiency and expanding its market share.
- Industry Trends: Wire rope demand continues to be driven by infrastructure projects and industrial applications.
- Financial Strength: While profits have declined YoY, the company maintains a stable earnings base and a healthy balance sheet.