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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -34.3 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.28 %.
- 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 9.66 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 1.57%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Bihar Sponge Iron Ltd. Notable increase of 4.32 % in net profit Year to Year, Bihar Sponge Iron Ltd’s profitability increased by 296.56 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 4.17 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 284.62 % 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. 112.849 Cr | Rs. 70.428 Cr | Rs. 74.144 Cr | + 5.28 % | -34.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 109.12 Cr | Rs. 74.6 Cr | Rs. 75.07 Cr | + 0.63 % | -31.2 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 3.73 Cr | Rs. -4.17 Cr | Rs. -0.93 Cr | + 77.7 % | -124.93 % |
OPM % | 3.31 % | -5.92 % | -1.25 % | + 4.67 % | -4.56 % |
Other Income | Rs. 5.9 Cr | Rs. 6.37 Cr | Rs. 6.47 Cr | + 1.57 % | + 9.66 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.11 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.06 Cr | Rs. 1.06 Cr | Rs. 1.05 Cr | -0.94 % | -0.94 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 8.46 Cr | Rs. 1.14 Cr | Rs. 4.49 Cr | + 293.86 % | -46.93 % |
Tax % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 4.31 Cr | Rs. 1.13 Cr | Rs. 4.49 Cr | + 297.35 % | + 4.18 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.48 | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.5 | + 284.62 % | + 4.17 % |
Today, we’re looking at Bihar Sponge Iron Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -34.3 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.28 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 0.63 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -31.2 %. Operating profit, while down -124.93 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 77.7 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -4.56 %, but an expansion of 4.67 % sequentially. Other income rose by 1.57 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 9.66 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.94 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -0.94 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -46.93 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 293.86 %.
Net profit rose by 4.18 % year-on-year but experienced a 297.35 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 4.17 % but a quarterly rise of 284.62 %. In summary, Bihar Sponge Iron 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. 112.849 Cr | Rs. 70.428 Cr | Rs. 74.144 Cr | + 5.28 % | -34.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 109.12 Cr | Rs. 74.6 Cr | Rs. 75.07 Cr | + 0.63 % | -31.2 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 3.73 Cr | Rs. -4.17 Cr | Rs. -0.93 Cr | + 77.7 % | -124.93 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 4.31 Cr | Rs. 1.13 Cr | Rs. 4.49 Cr | + 297.35 % | + 4.18 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.48 | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.5 | + 284.62 % | + 4.17 % |
In reviewing Bihar Sponge Iron Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -34.3 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 5.28 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -31.2 % compared to the previous year, with a 0.63 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -124.93 % annually, and saw a 77.7 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 4.18 %, and experienced a 297.35 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 4.17 % annually, however rose by 284.62 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Bihar Sponge Iron Ltd 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.