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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -9.39 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -4.07 %.
- 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 12.05 %. Marginal decrease of -6.53% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Den Networks Limited. Notable increase of 2.39 % in net profit Year to Year, Den Networks Limited’s profitability dropped by -43.82 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 6.74 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -42.77 % 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. 273.181 Cr | Rs. 258.017 Cr | Rs. 247.528 Cr | -4.07 % | -9.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 242.22 Cr | Rs. 218 Cr | Rs. 219.38 Cr | + 0.63 % | -9.43 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 30.96 Cr | Rs. 40.02 Cr | Rs. 28.15 Cr | -29.66 % | -9.08 % |
OPM % | 11.33 % | 15.51 % | 11.37 % | -4.14 % | + 0.04 % |
Other Income | Rs. 47.81 Cr | Rs. 57.31 Cr | Rs. 53.57 Cr | -6.53 % | + 12.05 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.72 Cr | Rs. 0.64 Cr | Rs. 0.56 Cr | -12.5 % | -22.22 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 28.06 Cr | Rs. 27.91 Cr | Rs. 25.69 Cr | -7.95 % | -8.45 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 49.99 Cr | Rs. 68.78 Cr | Rs. 55.47 Cr | -19.35 % | + 10.96 % |
Tax % | 14.83 % | 12.52 % | 21.33 % | + 8.81 % | + 6.5 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 42.28 Cr | Rs. 77.05 Cr | Rs. 43.29 Cr | -43.82 % | + 2.39 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.89 | Rs. 1.66 | Rs. 0.95 | -42.77 % | + 6.74 % |
Today, we’re looking at Den Networks Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -9.39 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -4.07 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 0.63 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -9.43 %. Operating profit, while down -9.08 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -29.66 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.04 %, but a shrinkage of -4.14 % sequentially. Other income fell by -6.53 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 12.05 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -12.5 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -22.22 %. Depreciation costs fell by -7.95 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -8.45 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 10.96 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -19.35 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 6.5 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 8.81 %. Net profit rose by 2.39 % year-on-year but witnessed a -43.82 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 6.74 % but a quarterly fall of -42.77 %. In summary, Den Networks 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. 273.181 Cr | Rs. 258.017 Cr | Rs. 247.528 Cr | -4.07 % | -9.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 242.22 Cr | Rs. 218 Cr | Rs. 219.38 Cr | + 0.63 % | -9.43 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 30.96 Cr | Rs. 40.02 Cr | Rs. 28.15 Cr | -29.66 % | -9.08 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 42.28 Cr | Rs. 77.05 Cr | Rs. 43.29 Cr | -43.82 % | + 2.39 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.89 | Rs. 1.66 | Rs. 0.95 | -42.77 % | + 6.74 % |
In reviewing Den Networks Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -9.39 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -4.07 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -9.43 % compared to the previous year, with a 0.63 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -9.08 % annually, and saw a -29.66 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 2.39 %, and experienced a -43.82 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 6.74 % annually, however dipped by -42.77 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Den Networks Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.