Savita Oil Technologies (SOTL) Q4 24/25 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved a historic milestone by surpassing ₹1,000 crore in quarterly revenue for the first time in Q4 FY25, with strong double-digit volume growth in Transformer Oil and Lubricant divisions both quarterly and annually.

• Profit before tax rose to ₹42.4 crore in Q4 FY25, reflecting operational efficiencies despite increased brand-building investments and crude oil price volatility.

• Audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2025 were approved, with an unmodified audit opinion from statutory auditors.

• Domestic sales volumes grew in high single digits, with robust 80% year-over-year growth in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) driven by BS-VI engine adoption.

• Board recommended a final dividend of 200% (₹4 per share of ₹2 face value) for FY25, subject to shareholder approval.

Financial highlights

• Q4 FY25 consolidated revenue was ₹1,005.6 crore, up 3.3% year-over-year; FY25 revenue reached ₹3,813.7 crore, up 1.9% year-over-year.

• Q4 FY25 EBITDA was ₹54.4 crore (margin 5.4%), down 2.5% year-over-year; FY25 EBITDA was ₹207.8 crore (margin 5.4%), down 36% year-over-year.

• Q4 FY25 profit after tax was ₹29.2 crore (margin 2.9%), down 5.2% year-over-year; FY25 PAT was ₹113.2 crore (margin 2.9%), down 43.6% year-over-year.

• Standalone revenue from operations for FY 2024-25 was Rs. 3,81,372.64 lakhs, up from Rs. 3,74,084.80 lakhs year-over-year.

• Standalone net profit after tax for FY 2024-25 was Rs. 12,377.14 lakhs, compared to Rs. 20,428.59 lakhs in FY 2023-24.

Outlook and guidance

• Anticipates gradual improvement in demand for White & Mineral Oils in the coming year.

• Several value-added products in R&D pipeline, with some expected to be commercialized in the current year.

• Continued focus on product innovation, brand development, and expansion of the ester molecule portfolio.

• Savita Greentec Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, is yet to commence business operations.