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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -10 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 22.69 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -98 %, Marginal decrease of -98.15% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Creative Castings Limited. Notable increase of 45.53 % in net profit Year to Year, Creative Castings Limited’s profitability increased by 78.39 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 45.53 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 78.34 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 16.986 Cr | Rs. 12.46 Cr | Rs. 15.287 Cr | + 22.69 % | -10 % |
Expenses | Rs. 15.41 Cr | Rs. 11.29 Cr | Rs. 12.85 Cr | + 13.82 % | -16.61 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.58 Cr | Rs. 1.17 Cr | Rs. 2.44 Cr | + 108.55 % | + 54.43 % |
OPM % | 9.3 % | 9.39 % | 15.96 % | + 6.57 % | + 6.66 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.5 Cr | Rs. 0.54 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | -98.15 % | -98 % |
Interest | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.3 Cr | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. 0.18 Cr | + 20 % | -40 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.78 Cr | Rs. 1.56 Cr | Rs. 2.26 Cr | + 44.87 % | + 26.97 % |
Tax % | 28.49 % | 34.02 % | 18.19 % | -15.83 % | -10.3 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.27 Cr | Rs. 1.03 Cr | Rs. 1.84 Cr | + 78.64 % | + 44.88 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 9.73 | Rs. 7.94 | Rs. 14.16 | + 78.34 % | + 45.53 % |
Today, we’re looking at Creative Castings Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -10 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 22.69 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 13.82 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -16.61 %. Operating profit, while up 54.43 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 108.55 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 6.66 %, but an expansion of 6.57 % sequentially. Other income fell by -98.15 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -98 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 20 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -40 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 26.97 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 44.87 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -10.3 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -15.83 %. Net profit rose by 44.88 % year-on-year but experienced a 78.64 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 45.53 % but a quarterly rise of 78.34 %. In summary, Creative Castings Limited’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. 16.986 Cr | Rs. 12.46 Cr | Rs. 15.287 Cr | + 22.69 % | -10 % |
Expenses | Rs. 15.41 Cr | Rs. 11.29 Cr | Rs. 12.85 Cr | + 13.82 % | -16.61 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.58 Cr | Rs. 1.17 Cr | Rs. 2.44 Cr | + 108.55 % | + 54.43 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.27 Cr | Rs. 1.03 Cr | Rs. 1.84 Cr | + 78.64 % | + 44.88 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 9.73 | Rs. 7.94 | Rs. 14.16 | + 78.34 % | + 45.53 % |
In reviewing Creative Castings Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -10 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 22.69 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -16.61 % compared to the previous year, with a 13.82 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 54.43 % annually, and saw a 108.55 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 44.88 %, and experienced a 78.64 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 45.53 % annually, however rose by 78.34 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Creative Castings Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.