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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 27.47 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.55 %.
- 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 85.2 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 13.22%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Welspun Living Limited. Profit dropped by -6.64 % Year to Year, Welspun Living Limited’s profitability dropped by -0.96 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -5.63 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -0.66 % 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. 1702.27 Cr | Rs. 2055.78 Cr | Rs. 2169.86 Cr | + 5.55 % | + 27.47 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1448.55 Cr | Rs. 1810.18 Cr | Rs. 1927.85 Cr | + 6.5 % | + 33.09 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 253.72 Cr | Rs. 245.6 Cr | Rs. 242.01 Cr | -1.46 % | -4.62 % |
OPM % | 14.9 % | 11.95 % | 11.15 % | -0.8 % | -3.75 % |
Other Income | Rs. 25.81 Cr | Rs. 42.22 Cr | Rs. 47.8 Cr | + 13.22 % | + 85.2 % |
Interest | Rs. 15.22 Cr | Rs. 33.7 Cr | Rs. 26.65 Cr | -20.92 % | + 75.1 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 55.69 Cr | Rs. 71.39 Cr | Rs. 68.28 Cr | -4.36 % | + 22.61 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 208.62 Cr | Rs. 182.73 Cr | Rs. 194.88 Cr | + 6.65 % | -6.59 % |
Tax % | 25.47 % | 19.79 % | 25.52 % | + 5.73 % | + 0.05 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 155.48 Cr | Rs. 146.56 Cr | Rs. 145.15 Cr | -0.96 % | -6.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.6 | Rs. 1.52 | Rs. 1.51 | -0.66 % | -5.63 % |
Today, we’re looking at Welspun Living Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 27.47 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 6.5 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 33.09 %. Operating profit, while down -4.62 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -1.46 %, 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 -3.75 %, but a shrinkage of -0.8 % sequentially. Other income rose by 13.22 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 85.2 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -20.92 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 75.1 %. Depreciation costs fell by -4.36 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 22.61 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -6.59 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 6.65 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.05 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 5.73 %. Net profit fell by -6.64 % year-on-year but witnessed a -0.96 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -5.63 % but a quarterly fall of -0.66 %. In summary, Welspun Living 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. 1702.27 Cr | Rs. 2055.78 Cr | Rs. 2169.86 Cr | + 5.55 % | + 27.47 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1448.55 Cr | Rs. 1810.18 Cr | Rs. 1927.85 Cr | + 6.5 % | + 33.09 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 253.72 Cr | Rs. 245.6 Cr | Rs. 242.01 Cr | -1.46 % | -4.62 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 155.48 Cr | Rs. 146.56 Cr | Rs. 145.15 Cr | -0.96 % | -6.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.6 | Rs. 1.52 | Rs. 1.51 | -0.66 % | -5.63 % |
In reviewing Welspun Living Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 27.47 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 5.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 33.09 % compared to the previous year, with a 6.5 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -4.62 % annually, and saw a -1.46 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -6.64 %, and experienced a -0.96 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -5.63 % annually, however dipped by -0.66 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Welspun Living Limited faces strong annual decline 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.