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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 4.39 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 14.89 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -45.01 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 543.33%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd.. Notable increase of 85.67 % in net profit Year to Year, Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -556.62 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 271.48 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -1012.82 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 138.953 Cr | Rs. 126.248 Cr | Rs. 145.051 Cr | + 14.89 % | + 4.39 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 133.61 Cr | Rs. 124.31 Cr | Rs. 137.65 Cr | + 10.73 % | + 3.02 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 5.34 Cr | Rs. 1.94 Cr | Rs. 7.4 Cr | + 281.44 % | + 38.58 % |
| OPM % | 3.84 % | 1.54 % | 5.1 % | + 3.56 % | + 1.26 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 3.51 Cr | Rs. 0.3 Cr | Rs. 1.93 Cr | + 543.33 % | -45.01 % |
| Interest | Rs. 1.84 Cr | Rs. 2.14 Cr | Rs. 2.1 Cr | -1.87 % | + 14.13 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 1.32 Cr | Rs. 1.5 Cr | Rs. 1.47 Cr | -2 % | + 11.36 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 5.69 Cr | Rs. -1.4 Cr | Rs. 5.76 Cr | + 511.43 % | + 1.23 % |
| Tax % | 26.15 % | -29.71 % | 22.16 % | + 51.87 % | -3.99 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 2.42 Cr | Rs. -0.98 Cr | Rs. 4.48 Cr | + 557.14 % | + 85.12 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.75 | Rs. -2.34 | Rs. 21.36 | + 1012.82 % | + 271.48 % |
Today, we’re looking at Universal Starch-Chem Allied 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 4.39 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 14.89 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 10.73 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.02 %. Operating profit, while up 38.58 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 281.44 %, 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 1.26 %, but an expansion of 3.56 % sequentially. Other income rose by 543.33 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -45.01 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -1.87 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 14.13 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 11.36 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 1.23 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 511.43 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -3.99 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 51.87 %. Net profit rose by 85.12 % year-on-year but experienced a 557.14 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 271.48 % but a quarterly rise of 1012.82 %. In summary, Universal Starch-Chem Allied 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 138.953 Cr | Rs. 126.248 Cr | Rs. 145.051 Cr | + 14.89 % | + 4.39 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 133.61 Cr | Rs. 124.31 Cr | Rs. 137.65 Cr | + 10.73 % | + 3.02 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 5.34 Cr | Rs. 1.94 Cr | Rs. 7.4 Cr | + 281.44 % | + 38.58 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 2.42 Cr | Rs. -0.98 Cr | Rs. 4.48 Cr | + 557.14 % | + 85.12 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.75 | Rs. -2.34 | Rs. 21.36 | + 1012.82 % | + 271.48 % |
In reviewing Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.39 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 14.89 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.02 % compared to the previous year, with a 10.73 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 38.58 % annually, and saw a 281.44 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 85.12 %, and experienced a 557.14 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 271.48 % annually, however rose by 1012.82 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Universal Starch-Chem Allied 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.
