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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -31.39 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -18.74 %.
- 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 270 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 12.12%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Paramount Cosmetics (India) Ltd. Profit dropped by -557.78 % Year to Year, Paramount Cosmetics (India) Ltd’s profitability dropped by -786.67 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -1,988.89 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -2933.33 % 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. 7.432 Cr | Rs. 6.275 Cr | Rs. 5.099 Cr | -18.74 % | -31.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 6.77 Cr | Rs. 5.95 Cr | Rs. 5.11 Cr | -14.12 % | -24.52 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.66 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | Rs. -0.01 Cr | -103.03 % | -101.52 % |
OPM % | 8.88 % | 5.26 % | -0.2 % | -5.46 % | -9.08 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | Rs. 0.37 Cr | + 12.12 % | + 270 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.43 Cr | Rs. 0.44 Cr | Rs. 0.44 Cr | + 0 % | + 2.33 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 0.17 Cr | Rs. 0.17 Cr | + 0 % | -15 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.13 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. -0.25 Cr | -600 % | -292.31 % |
Tax % | 62.81 % | 40 % | -18.58 % | -58.58 % | -81.39 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. -0.21 Cr | -800 % | -520 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.09 | Rs. 0.06 | Rs. -1.7 | -2933.33 % | -1988.89 % |
Today, we’re looking at Paramount Cosmetics (India) 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 -31.39 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -18.74 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -14.12 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -24.52 %. Operating profit, while down -101.52 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -103.03 %, 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 -9.08 %, but a shrinkage of -5.46 % sequentially. Other income rose by 12.12 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 270 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 2.33 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -15 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -292.31 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -600 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -81.39 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -58.58 %. Net profit fell by -520 % year-on-year but witnessed a -800 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -1988.89 % but a quarterly fall of -2933.33 %. In summary, Paramount Cosmetics (India) 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. 7.432 Cr | Rs. 6.275 Cr | Rs. 5.099 Cr | -18.74 % | -31.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 6.77 Cr | Rs. 5.95 Cr | Rs. 5.11 Cr | -14.12 % | -24.52 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.66 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | Rs. -0.01 Cr | -103.03 % | -101.52 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. -0.21 Cr | -800 % | -520 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.09 | Rs. 0.06 | Rs. -1.7 | -2933.33 % | -1988.89 % |
In reviewing Paramount Cosmetics (India) Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -31.39 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -18.74 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -24.52 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -14.12 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -101.52 % annually, and saw a -103.03 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -520 %, and experienced a -800 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -1988.89 % annually, however dipped by -2933.33 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Paramount Cosmetics (India) 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.