Share the post "DCM announced Financial Results Q1 2024"
Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 3.19 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 11.96 %.
- 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 27.27 %. Marginal decrease of -94.01% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for DCM Limited. Profit dropped by -52.46 % Year to Year, DCM Limited’s profitability dropped by -104.43 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -54.55 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -104.27 % 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. 17.87 Cr | Rs. 16.47 Cr | Rs. 18.44 Cr | + 11.96 % | + 3.19 % |
Expenses | Rs. 16.61 Cr | Rs. 17 Cr | Rs. 17.4 Cr | + 2.35 % | + 4.76 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.26 Cr | Rs. -0.53 Cr | Rs. 1.04 Cr | + 296.23 % | -17.46 % |
OPM % | 7.05 % | -3.22 % | 5.64 % | + 8.86 % | -1.41 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.44 Cr | Rs. 9.35 Cr | Rs. 0.56 Cr | -94.01 % | + 27.27 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.49 Cr | Rs. 0.54 Cr | Rs. 0.54 Cr | + 0 % | + 10.2 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.29 Cr | Rs. 1.12 Cr | Rs. 1.15 Cr | + 2.68 % | -10.85 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -0.08 Cr | Rs. 7.16 Cr | Rs. -0.09 Cr | -101.26 % | -12.5 % |
Tax % | -737.5 % | 7.85 % | -744.44 % | -752.29 % | -6.94 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -0.61 Cr | Rs. 6.55 Cr | Rs. -0.29 Cr | -104.43 % | + 52.46 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.33 | Rs. 3.51 | Rs. -0.15 | -104.27 % | + 54.55 % |
Today, we’re looking at DCM 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 3.19 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 11.96 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.35 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 4.76 %. Operating profit, while down -17.46 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 296.23 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -1.41 %, but an expansion of 8.86 % sequentially. Other income fell by -94.01 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 27.27 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 10.2 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.68 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -10.85 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -12.5 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -101.26 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -6.94 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -752.29 %. Net profit rose by 52.46 % year-on-year but witnessed a -104.43 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 54.55 % but a quarterly fall of -104.27 %. In summary, DCM 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales | Rs. 17.87 Cr | Rs. 16.47 Cr | Rs. 18.44 Cr | + 11.96 % | + 3.19 % |
Expenses | Rs. 16.61 Cr | Rs. 17 Cr | Rs. 17.4 Cr | + 2.35 % | + 4.76 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.26 Cr | Rs. -0.53 Cr | Rs. 1.04 Cr | + 296.23 % | -17.46 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -0.61 Cr | Rs. 6.55 Cr | Rs. -0.29 Cr | -104.43 % | + 52.46 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.33 | Rs. 3.51 | Rs. -0.15 | -104.27 % | + 54.55 % |
In reviewing DCM Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 3.19 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 11.96 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 4.76 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.35 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -17.46 % annually, and saw a 296.23 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 52.46 %, and experienced a -104.43 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 54.55 % annually, however dipped by -104.27 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while DCM 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.
[my_shortcode1 values=”DCM “]