JBM Auto Ltd reported a 5% year-on-year rise in net profit for the December quarter at ₹55 crore, compared with ₹52.6 crore in the corresponding period last year, aided by strong revenue growth. According to reports from CNBC TV18, the company's revenue for the quarter increased 15.6% year-on-year to ₹1,614 crore from ₹1,396.2 crore, reflecting higher activity levels across its operations. The growth in profitability was primarily driven by increased business activity across the company's various business segments.
Operating performance remained under pressure during the quarter. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) declined 1.6% year-on-year to ₹173.4 crore from ₹176.2 crore a year earlier. As a result, the operating margin narrowed significantly to 10.70% from 12.60% in the year-ago quarter, according to the report from CNBC TV18. The margin contraction highlights rising cost pressures faced by the company during the period, despite the strong top-line growth performance.
The company attributed exceptional items during the quarter to the impact of new labour codes and operational disruptions. These amounted to ₹8.40 crore in the standalone financial results and ₹9.64 crore in the consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, as reported by CNBC TV18. These exceptional costs had a direct impact on operating profitability and margins, contributing to the overall pressure on the company's bottom line performance.
Following the earnings announcement, shares of JBM Auto Ltd hit an intraday high of ₹573.60. As of 2:23 pm, the stock was trading at ₹566.70 on the NSE, up 0.91%, according to CNBC TV18. The positive market response reflects investor confidence in the company's ability to deliver steady profit growth despite facing operational challenges. While the company benefited from higher activity levels, cost management and operational stability remain key areas to watch in the coming quarters.
