Highlights
- Primo Chemicals reported steady revenue with modest profit for quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Nine-month performance shows growth in total income compared to previous year period.
- Stock traded in a wide intraday range on March 30, 2026 session.
Primo Chemicals (NSE:PRIMO) featured among actively tracked stocks on March 30, 2026. The stock traded at ₹ 18.68, up ₹ 1.37 or 7.91%.
The stock opened at ₹ 17.08 and moved within a range of ₹ 16.76 to ₹ 19.50 during the session. The previous close was ₹ 17.31, while the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) stood at ₹ 18.82.
Exchange indicators flagged that the stock’s price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is above 50 based on the previous four trailing quarte₹
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Quarterly Financial Performance
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company reported revenue from operations of ₹ 14,014.01 lakh, compared to ₹ 14,384.56 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Total revenue stood at ₹ 14,455.71 lakh. Profit after tax for the quarter was ₹ 54.78 lakh, compared to ₹ 191.88 lakh in the same period last year, indicating variation in profitability.
Profit before tax for the quarter was ₹ 20.79 lakh after accounting for exceptional items related to statutory impact of new labour codes.
Nine-Month Performance Overview
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, total revenue was reported at ₹ 43,097.24 lakh, compared to ₹ 41,660.98 lakh in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Profit after tax for the nine-month period stood at ₹ 546.89 lakh, compared to ₹ 347.16 lakh in the previous year period.
This reflects changes in operational and cost dynamics over the period.
Cost Structure and Operations
The company’s expense structure includes raw material costs such as salt, power consumption, and other inputs. Total expenses for the quarter were ₹ 14,414.86 lakh.
Employee benefits, finance costs, depreciation, and other operational expenses also contribute to overall cost structure.
Inventory changes and stock-in-trade adjustments have impacted expense patterns during the reporting period.
Profitability and Earnings Indicators
Despite revenue stability, quarterly profitability showed a decline compared to the previous year. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter remained marginal.
The PE ratio exceeding 50 indicates valuation levels relative to trailing earnings, as highlighted by exchange indicato₹
Other comprehensive income remained limited, with minor adjustments during the period.
Key Risks
- High PE ratio indicates elevated valuation relative to earnings.
- Profitability decline on a year-on-year quarterly basis.
- Cost pressures from raw materials and power consumption.
- Sensitivity to regulatory changes such as labour code impacts.
Summary
Primo Chemicals Limited reported steady revenue for Q3 FY26 with moderated profitability compared to the previous year. The nine-month performance shows an increase in total income and profit after tax.
The stock recorded intraday movement on March 30, 2026, with exchange indicators highlighting a high PE ratio. Cost structure and regulatory factors continue to influence financial outcomes.
FAQs
- What is Primo Chemicals’ latest quarterly profit figure?
The company reported a profit after tax of ₹ 54.78 lakh for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. - How did Primo Chemicals perform in the nine-month period FY26?
The company reported ₹ 546.89 lakh profit after tax on total revenue of ₹ 43,097.24 lakh. - Why is the stock’s PE ratio considered high?
The PE ratio exceeds 50 based on trailing four-quarter earnings, indicating valuation relative to earnings levels.