Are Mangalore Chem. latest results good or bad?

Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers has reported its financial results for the quarter ending June 2025, showcasing a notable performance. The company experienced a year-on-year growth in net sales of 5.91%, compared to a decline of 15.03% in the same quarter of the previous year. This indicates a positive shift in sales performance.
The profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter was Rs 61.63 crore, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 40.36%, which is an improvement from a decline of 10.91% in the prior year. This marks the highest PAT recorded in the last five quarters. Additionally, the operating profit before depreciation, interest, and tax (PBDIT) reached Rs 110.95 crore, showing a positive trend in operational efficiency.

The company's ability to manage interest payments is highlighted by an operating profit to interest ratio of 6.57 times, the highest in the last five quarters. Furthermore, the profit before tax (PBT), excluding other income, was reported at Rs 75.76 crore, with a year-on-year growth of 23.25%. The earnings per share (EPS) also reached a five-quarter high at Rs 5.20, indicating enhanced profitability for shareholders.

Moreover, Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers has seen an improvement in its debt-equity ratio, which stands at 0.70 times, the lowest in the last five half-yearly periods, suggesting a reduction in borrowing relative to equity capital.

It is also noted that the company saw an adjustment in its evaluation over the past three months, reflecting the enhanced operational efficiency. Overall, the financial results indicate a positive operational trend for Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers in this reporting period.