Mazda Limited , a diversified company with operations in engineering and food sectors, has reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company saw an improvement in its EBITDA margin despite a decline in revenue and net profit.

Financial Highlights

Revenue and Profitability

Mazda Limited reported a revenue of 508.39 crore rupees for Q2 FY2025, marking a 10.48% decrease from 567.93 crore rupees in the same quarter last year. Despite the revenue decline, the company managed to improve its EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) to 104.67 crore rupees, up 16.35% from 89.96 crore rupees in Q2 FY2024.

The EBITDA margin saw a significant improvement, rising to 20.59% from 15.83% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, representing an increase of 476 basis points. This improvement in operational efficiency is noteworthy, especially in the face of declining revenues.

However, the company's net profit declined to 75.83 crore rupees from 89.79 crore rupees in the same period last year, representing a 15.55% decrease.

Segment Performance

Mazda Limited operates in two main segments: Engineering Division and Food Division. For Q2 FY2025:

• The Engineering Division generated revenue of 425.47 crore rupees, contributing about 83.7% to the total revenue.
• The Food Division reported revenue of 82.91 crore rupees, accounting for the remaining 16.3% of the total revenue.

In terms of profitability, the Engineering Division showed stronger performance with a segment result of 121.23 crore rupees, while the Food Division contributed 14.46 crore rupees to the overall profit before tax.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of September 30, 2025, Mazda Limited reported total assets of 2,872.14 crore rupees, up from 2,646.92 crore rupees at the end of the previous fiscal year. The company's equity base remained strong at 2,352.78 crore rupees.

The cash flow statement reveals that the company used 34.03 crore rupees in operating activities during the first half of FY2025, primarily due to an increase in inventories and other assets. However, the company generated positive cash flow from investing activities, amounting to 95.40 crore rupees, mainly from the sale of current investments.

Management Commentary

Percy Avari, Whole-Time Director of Mazda Limited, stated, "Despite challenging market conditions reflected in our revenue decline, we are pleased with the significant improvement in our EBITDA margin. This demonstrates our ability to enhance operational efficiency and manage costs effectively. We remain focused on leveraging our strengths in both the Engineering and Food divisions to drive sustainable growth."

Outlook

While Mazda Limited faces headwinds in terms of revenue growth, the improvement in EBITDA margin suggests that the company is effectively managing its operations. The diverse business portfolio, with a strong presence in both engineering and food sectors, may provide some resilience against market fluctuations.

Investors and analysts will likely keep a close eye on how Mazda Limited navigates the challenging environment, particularly in terms of reviving revenue growth while maintaining the improved operational efficiency demonstrated in this quarter.

Note: All financial figures are based on standalone results as reported by the company.

Mazda Limited has set key dates for its final dividend distribution for the financial year 2024-25, as announced in a recent corporate filing. The company has outlined the schedule for book closure and record date, crucial for determining shareholder eligibility for the dividend payout.

Key Dates

*Subject to shareholder approval

Dividend Details

The final dividend for FY2024-25, if approved by shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, will be paid to eligible shareholders after September 29, 2025. The dividend will be subject to applicable tax deductions at source.

Shareholder Eligibility

Shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members or in the records of the depositories as beneficial owners on the record date (September 4, 2025) will be eligible to receive the final dividend for the financial year 2024-25.

Regulatory Compliance

This announcement is in compliance with Regulation 42 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The company has duly informed both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) about these dates.

Company Information

Mazda Limited is listed on both the BSE and NSE. The company's timely disclosure of dividend-related information demonstrates its commitment to transparent communication with shareholders and regulatory bodies.

Investors and shareholders are advised to take note of these important dates to ensure they don't miss out on the dividend, if declared. The final decision on the dividend will be made at the AGM scheduled for September 18, 2025.