Astral Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 21, 2025, titled "Press Release".
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Astral Limited reported FY25 consolidated revenue of Rs. 58,324 million, up 3.4% YoY, but profit after tax declined 4.9% to Rs. 5,189 million due to a sharp 18.36% fall in PVC raw material prices that caused inventory losses. Q4 FY25 showed a strong sequential recovery with revenue rising 20.4% to Rs. 16,814 million and PAT jumping 58.2% to Rs. 1,781 million versus Q3. The plumbing business delivered 3.4% volume growth to 2,27,090 MT despite weak industry demand, while the paints and adhesives segment grew 9.1% in revenue but saw margins contract to 11.9%. Key positives include a recommended final dividend of Rs. 2.25 per share, the Rs. 330 million acquisition of Al-Aziz Plastics to expand fittings, bathware sales surging 51.4% to Rs. 1,175 million, UL certification for FirePro fittings, and plumbing capacity expansion by nearly 48,000 MT.
Mixed bag for shareholders: muted topline growth and a YoY decline in profits may weigh on sentiment, but stable EBITDA margins at 16.9%, strong Q4 sequential rebound, healthy volume growth in core plumbing, and new product/expansion moves are encouraging. The dividend announcement and acquisition are incremental positives that could limit downside in the stock.