POCL in Q4 FY25 Results Posts Highest Ever Revenue

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POCL Enterprises Ltd Posts Robust Q4 FY25 Results, Signals Strong Growth

By S Jha

Mumbai, May 5, 2025 – Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited (POCL Enterprises Ltd), a leading player in metal recycling and chemical manufacturing, posted highest ever revenue in Q4 FY25. The company announced its Q4 FY25 financial results on Monday.

The Chennai-headquartered POCL showcased significant year-on-year (YoY) and quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth. The company reported a 21.03% YoY increase in net sales to ₹372.36 crore and a 47.57% YoY surge in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹10.52 crore. Gains came on the back of higher other income and operational efficiency.

Financial Highlights

According to the company’s filings, net sales for Q4 FY25 stood at ₹372.36 crore, up 21.03% from ₹307.66 crore in Q4 FY24 and 9.16% from ₹341.12 crore in Q3 FY25. PAT soared to ₹10.52 crore, reflecting a 47.57% YoY increase from ₹7.13 crore and an impressive 87.4% QoQ jump from ₹5.61 crore.

EBITDA for the quarter rose 41.2% YoY to ₹18.5 crore, with margins expanding by 74 basis points to 5.00% from 4.26% in Q4 FY24. The company also reported total assets of ₹22,560.95 lakhs as of March 31, 2025, up from ₹19,876.59 lakhs in FY24, underscoring its strengthened financial position.

POCL recommended a final dividend, signaling confidence in sustained profitability.

Market analysts and investors lauded POCL’s performance, highlighting its operational strength and growth trajectory. @StockGeeks11 posted on X, “Blockbuster results from POCL Enterprises! Revenue.” @CA_Ram_k noted, “Strong YoY growth in profitability and improved margins reflect better operational efficiency.” The analyst emphasized the company’s ability to enhance margins amidst market challenges.

@growth_picker echoed the sentiment, calling it a “Strong Quarter” and highlighting key metrics: “Revenue up 21.03% YoY and 9.16% QoQ, with PAT showing remarkable growth.”

Rajiv Banerjee shared an in-depth analysis of the Q4 FY25 results of POCL. “Metal segment showed highest growth 26% in Q4 and 42% in FY 2025. EBITDA margin expanded from 3.5% to 4.41%. PAT margin expanded from 1.58% to 2.15%. EPS increased from 6.36 to 11.18 on yearly basis,” he added.

Banerjee also stated that “metal segment showed 87% growth in profit. Metallic oxide showed 21% growth in profit. Plastic additives segment’s profit remained flat and others segment registered marginal profit as against marginal loss last year.”

Furthermore, the company reported interest coverage ratio improving to 3.23 from 2.75. “Receivables has substantially reduced from ₹71 crore to ₹48 crore. Long term borrowing has reduced from ₹8.80 crore to ₹7.24 crore. Short term borrowing has remained flat at ₹97 crore as against ₹96 crore,” added Banerjee.

He also stated that the company is “exploring to expand in rubber recycling, E-waste and EV battery recycling”. Banerjee also stated that “lead refining and smelting unit is running at full capacity and hence company has decided to set up additional refining and smelting capacity of 11,000 MTPA and 11,000 MTPA respectively”.

POCL is foraying in to commercial sales of Zinc metal to domestic and international market through value added processing, he added.

A report from Goodreturns noted, “POCL Enterprises Ltd delivered a robust performance in Q4 FY25, with revenue and profit growth reflecting strong demand in the metal recycling sector.” The outlet attributed the results to the company’s focus on sustainable operations and cost optimization.

POCL’s management attributed the strong results to improved demand for recycled metals and chemicals, coupled with operational efficiencies. The company’s focus on sustainability and its leadership in lead and zinc oxide manufacturing have positioned it well in a competitive market.

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