NRL: Strong margins lift profits

April 21, 2022 (MLN): National Refinery Limited (NRL) has announced its financial results for 9MFY22 ended March 31, 2022, whereby it has witnessed a fourfold increase in its net profits worth Rs3.67 billion (EPS: Rs45.93) against a net profit of Rs891 million (EPS: Rs11.15) recorded in the same period of last fiscal year.

This bumper profitability is due to improved gross margins amid an increase in economic activities around the world. International oil prices also showed a steady upward trend owing to the rising demand for petroleum products.

According to the financial statement sent to PSX, the company witnessed a jump in net revenue from contracts with customers by 57%YoY to Rs154bn, which resulted from a decrease in trade discounts offered to the customers, and taxes, duties, and levies.

Consequently, the gross profit margin of the refinery expanded by 3ppt to 6% during 9MFY22.

On the cost side, the major expense side i.e., distribution costs soared by 80% to Rs1.07bn while administrative expenses saw a 5% increase to Rs692mn during the said period.

Meanwhile, the financial cost of the company observed a 30x YoY upsurge to Rs4.68bn during the review period, affecting the financial health of the company. An increase in the policy rate by the central bank might be one of the reasons behind this increase in financial costs whereas non-core expenses ballooned by 74% to Rs215mn.

Notably, the company saw a significant uplift to the bottom line in the form of a tax credit worth Rs1.28bn received during 9MFY22 against Rs892mn tax paid in the same period last fiscal year.

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