Chilime Hydropower Company Earns Rs. 51.30 Crores Net Profit in Q3; Income from Power Sales Rises by 5.42%
Tue, May 13, 2025 10:11 AM on Financial Analysis, Company Analysis, Latest,
Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL) has reported a net profit of Rs. 51.30 crores for the third quarter of fiscal year 2081/82. This marks an 8.94% rise compared to the net profit of Rs. 47.09 crores during the same period in the previous fiscal year. The growth in profit comes despite a slight dip in earnings per share (EPS), which decreased to Rs. 7.79 from Rs. 7.86.
The company’s income from power sales stood at Rs. 82.49 crores, registering a 5.42% year-on-year growth. However, administrative expenses also increased by 5.29%, totaling Rs. 1.53 crores in Q3. On the other hand, retained earnings declined by 4.44% to Rs. 2.51 Arba, while property, plant, and equipment decreased by 3.98% to Rs. 1.60 Arba.
Chilime’s investment in subsidiaries climbed to Rs. 6.58 Arba, reflecting a 7.27% growth. The company also increased its paid-up capital by 10%, reaching Rs. 8.78 Arba in the review period.
Despite growth in profit and revenue, Chilime’s net worth per share dropped by 3.25%, settling at Rs. 128.61 compared to Rs. 132.93 in the same quarter last year. The company’s quarter-end market price stood at Rs. 500.40, and the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio was recorded at 64.25 times.
| Particulars (In Rs '000) | Chilime Hydropower Company | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2081/82 | Q3 2080/81 | Difference | |
| Paid Up Capital | 8,782,396.92 | 7,983,997.20 | 10.00% |
| Retained Earnings | 2,512,765.00 | 2,629,516.91 | -4.44% |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 1,603,194.79 | 1,669,652.65 | -3.98% |
| Investment in Subsidiaries | 6,586,462.30 | 6,140,150.90 | 7.27% |
| Income from Power Sales | 824,905.76 | 782,506.17 | 5.42% |
| Administrative Expenses | 15,385.72 | 14,612.61 | 5.29% |
| Net Profit | 513,026.93 | 470,929.64 | 8.94% |
| EPS (In Rs.) | 7.79 | 7.86 | -0.96% |
| Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) | 128.61 | 132.93 | -3.25% |
| Qtr end PE Ratio (times) | 64.25 | - | - |
| Qtr End Market Price | 500.4 | - | - |
