Ashok Leyland Q4 Results: PAT jumps 38% YoY to Rs 1,246 crore, revenue rises 6%

Ashok Leyland reported a 38% year-on-year growth in its Q4FY25 standalone net profit at Rs 1,246 crore versus Rs 900 crore in the year ago period. The company's revenue from operations was up by 6% to Rs 11,907 crore over Rs 11,267 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year.

The company's board has approved issue of bonus equity shares in the ratio 1 : 1. The company will inform the record date in due course.

The profit after tax (PAT) increased by 63% on a sequential basis over Rs 762 crore reported in Q3FY25 while the revenue was up 26% versus Rs 9,479 crore in the October-December quarter of FY25.

The Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group said that the company delivered highest-ever quarterly and annual revenues and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA). Its EBITDA witnessed a 15% growth for Q4 FY25 at Rs 1791 crore compared to Rs 1,592 crore for the same period last year.

The earnings were announced during market hours and Ashok Leyland shares fell 4% from the day's high to hit the day's low of Rs 235.14 on the NSE.

Operating PBT for the quarter was reported at Rs 1,671 crore recording a 14% growth vis-a-vis Rs 1,471 crore for the same period last year. Cash generated during the quarter was at Rs 3,284 crore.

For the full financial year PAT jumped 26% to Rs 3,303 crore in FY25 from Rs 2,618 crore in FY24. Revenues saw a marginal uptick of 1% to Rs 38,753 crore versus Rs 38,367 crore in FY24.

FY25 EBITDA was at 12.7 % i.e. Rs 4,931 crore as against 12% or Rs 4,607 crore last year. The company ended the financial year with net cash of Rs 4,242 crore as against net debt of Rs 89 crore at the end of the previous year.

Management commentary

Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland said that achieving record-breaking numbers is a matter of immense pride for the company, adding that it reflected the resilience of our business. "With our unwavering focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, and thrust in international operations, we are well-positioned for sustained and profitable growth,” he said.