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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 36.03 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 11.55 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 27.66 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 10.09%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Artefact Projects Ltd. Profit dropped by -90.67 % Year to Year, Artefact Projects Ltd’s profitability dropped by -87.95 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -87.46 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -82.47 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 5.232 Cr | Rs. 6.38 Cr | Rs. 7.117 Cr | + 11.55 % | + 36.03 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4.56 Cr | Rs. 5.16 Cr | Rs. 7.39 Cr | + 43.22 % | + 62.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.67 Cr | Rs. 1.22 Cr | Rs. -0.27 Cr | -122.13 % | -140.3 % |
OPM % | 12.81 % | 19.12 % | -3.79 % | -22.91 % | -16.6 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.94 Cr | Rs. 1.09 Cr | Rs. 1.2 Cr | + 10.09 % | + 27.66 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.4 Cr | Rs. 0.38 Cr | Rs. 0.48 Cr | + 26.32 % | + 20 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | + 0 % | + 0 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.11 Cr | Rs. 1.83 Cr | Rs. 0.35 Cr | -80.87 % | -68.47 % |
Tax % | 19.51 % | 0.16 % | 37.68 % | + 37.52 % | + 18.17 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.36 Cr | Rs. 1.83 Cr | Rs. 0.22 Cr | -87.98 % | -90.68 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.51 | Rs. 2.51 | Rs. 0.44 | -82.47 % | -87.46 % |
Today, we’re looking at Artefact Projects Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 36.03 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 11.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 43.22 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 62.06 %. Operating profit, while down -140.3 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -122.13 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -16.6 %, but a shrinkage of -22.91 % sequentially. Other income rose by 10.09 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 27.66 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 26.32 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 20 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -68.47 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -80.87 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 18.17 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 37.52 %. Net profit fell by -90.68 % year-on-year but witnessed a -87.98 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -87.46 % but a quarterly fall of -82.47 %. In summary, Artefact Projects Ltd’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 5.232 Cr | Rs. 6.38 Cr | Rs. 7.117 Cr | + 11.55 % | + 36.03 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4.56 Cr | Rs. 5.16 Cr | Rs. 7.39 Cr | + 43.22 % | + 62.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.67 Cr | Rs. 1.22 Cr | Rs. -0.27 Cr | -122.13 % | -140.3 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.36 Cr | Rs. 1.83 Cr | Rs. 0.22 Cr | -87.98 % | -90.68 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.51 | Rs. 2.51 | Rs. 0.44 | -82.47 % | -87.46 % |
In reviewing Artefact Projects Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 36.03 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 11.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 62.06 % compared to the previous year, with a 43.22 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -140.3 % annually, and saw a -122.13 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -90.68 %, and experienced a -87.98 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -87.46 % annually, however dipped by -82.47 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Artefact Projects Ltd faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.