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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -24.92 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 23.95 %.
- 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 50 %. Marginal decrease of -34.78% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Avantel Limited. Profit dropped by -7.88 % Year to Year, Avantel Limited’s profitability dropped by -39.27 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -93.93 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -40 % 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. 68.948 Cr | Rs. 41.761 Cr | Rs. 51.764 Cr | + 23.95 % | -24.92 % |
Expenses | Rs. 54.7 Cr | Rs. 23.61 Cr | Rs. 37.61 Cr | + 59.3 % | -31.24 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 14.25 Cr | Rs. 18.15 Cr | Rs. 14.15 Cr | -22.04 % | -0.7 % |
OPM % | 20.67 % | 43.46 % | 27.34 % | -16.12 % | + 6.67 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 0.46 Cr | Rs. 0.3 Cr | -34.78 % | + 50 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.49 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | Rs. 0.64 Cr | + 106.45 % | -57.05 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.57 Cr | Rs. 2.45 Cr | Rs. 2.86 Cr | + 16.73 % | + 82.17 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 11.39 Cr | Rs. 15.85 Cr | Rs. 10.95 Cr | -30.91 % | -3.86 % |
Tax % | 29.7 % | 23.34 % | 32.67 % | + 9.33 % | + 2.97 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 8.01 Cr | Rs. 12.15 Cr | Rs. 7.38 Cr | -39.26 % | -7.87 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.94 | Rs. 0.5 | Rs. 0.3 | -40 % | -93.93 % |
Today, we’re looking at Avantel 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 -24.92 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 23.95 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 59.3 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -31.24 %. Operating profit, while down -0.7 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -22.04 %, 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 6.67 %, but a shrinkage of -16.12 % sequentially. Other income fell by -34.78 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 50 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 106.45 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -57.05 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 16.73 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 82.17 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -3.86 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -30.91 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.97 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 9.33 %. Net profit fell by -7.87 % year-on-year but witnessed a -39.26 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -93.93 % but a quarterly fall of -40 %. In summary, Avantel 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. 68.948 Cr | Rs. 41.761 Cr | Rs. 51.764 Cr | + 23.95 % | -24.92 % |
Expenses | Rs. 54.7 Cr | Rs. 23.61 Cr | Rs. 37.61 Cr | + 59.3 % | -31.24 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 14.25 Cr | Rs. 18.15 Cr | Rs. 14.15 Cr | -22.04 % | -0.7 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 8.01 Cr | Rs. 12.15 Cr | Rs. 7.38 Cr | -39.26 % | -7.87 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.94 | Rs. 0.5 | Rs. 0.3 | -40 % | -93.93 % |
In reviewing Avantel Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -24.92 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 23.95 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -31.24 % compared to the previous year, with a 59.3 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -0.7 % annually, and saw a -22.04 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -7.87 %, and experienced a -39.26 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -93.93 % annually, however dipped by -40 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Avantel Limited 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.