February 12, 2025: ARAPL (Affordable Robotic and Automation Limited),a prominent name in the robotics and automation sector and a marquee investor Vijay Kedia-backed company, reported its financial results for Q3FY25.
Quarterly Standalone financials
Particulars | Q3FY25 | Q3FY24 | YoY Growth (%) | Q2FY25 | QoQ Growth (%) |
Operating Income (Rs.Cr.) | 7621.45 | 5702.86 | 34% | 4146.04 | 84% |
EBITDA (Rs. Cr.) | 57.56 | -1219.19 | 105% | -525.63 | 111% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 0.8% | -21.4% | -12.7% | ||
PAT (Rs. Cr.) | -344.43 | -1574.05 | 78% | -791.20 | 56% |
PAT Margin (%) | -5% | -28% | -19% | ||
EPS (In Rs.) | -3.06 | -15.46 | 80% | -7.035 | 56% |
Q3FY25 Performance (Standalone basis)
During Q3FY25, the company posted operating revenue of Rs. 7621.45 Lakhs and PAT Loss of Rs. (-344.43 Lakhs) on a Standalone basis. EBITDA stood at Rs.57.56 Lakhs, translating into an EBITDA margin of 0.8%.
Quarterly Consolidated financials
Particulars | Q3FY25 | Q3FY24 | YoY Growth (%) | Q2FY25 | QoQ Growth (%) |
Operating Income (Rs. Lakhs.) | 7869.96 | 5702.86 | 38% | 4395.63 | 79% |
EBITDA (Rs. Lakhs.) | -989.40 | -1481.21 | 33% | -954.54 | -4% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | -12.6% | -26.0% | -21.7% | ||
PAT (Rs. Lakhs.) | -1394.54 | -1839.47 | 24% | -1228.50 | -14% |
PAT Margin (%) | -18% | -32% | -28% | ||
EPS (In Rs.) | -12.40 | -18.07 | 31% | -10.92 | -14% |
Q3FY25 vs. Q2FY25 (QoQ) Performance (Consolidated basis)
The company posted operating revenue of Rs 7869.96 lakhs for the third quarter ended December 31, 2024 (Q3FY25). Compared to Q2FY25, EBITDAgrew(-4%) to Loss of (Rs -989.40) in Q3FY25. The company’s net Loss stood at (Rs. -1394.54 Lakhs) in Q3FY25, Loss Increasedby 14% from Loss of Rs 1228.50crore in Q2FY25.
This is majorly because Its subsidiary ARAPL RaaS deliveries are pending, and expenses were booked, further companies has increased its technical and operation team at domestic and at USA,which will give fruits in the coming months.
Q3FY25 vs. Q3FY24 (YoY) Performance (Consolidated basis)
On a year-on-year basis (YoY), the company’s operating income improved by 38%%, while EBITDA clocked a 33%% jump in Q3FY25 compared to Q3FY24.
Management Comment
Commenting on the numbers, Milind Padole, Managing Director of Affordable Robotic and Automation Limited., said, “ARAPL’s remarkable growth and NSE listing mark a pivotal moment in our journey. This achievement is a reflection of our relentless focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and delivering value to our stakeholders. We are excited about the future as we continue to expand globally and lead the automation industry with cutting-edge solutions.”
Key developments
1. ARAPL is now listed on NSE, achieving a 900% return since its 2018 IPO, with a market cap exceeding INR 850 crore
2. Under the leadership of Milind Padole, ARAPL continues to lead the automation industry with cutting-edge solutions from its subsidiary, ARAPL RaaS, designed to revolutionize warehouse automation globally
3. ARAPL’s RaaS products are featured as a case study in IIM Ahmedabad’s Supply Chain Digitization course, highlighting its innovation in the sector
4. Marquee investor Vijay Kedia has been a key supporter of ARAPL since 2018, consistently reinvesting in multiple rounds, signaling his trust in the company’s growth potential and strategic vision.