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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 13.49 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 4.85 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -85.64 %, Marginal decrease of -79.13% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Exide Industries Ltd.,. Notable increase of 2.56 % in net profit Year to Year, Exide Industries Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -8.38 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 2.36 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -8.05 % 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. 3676.76 Cr | Rs. 3979.83 Cr | Rs. 4172.9 Cr | + 4.85 % | + 13.49 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3305.26 Cr | Rs. 3547.95 Cr | Rs. 3724.93 Cr | + 4.99 % | + 12.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 371.5 Cr | Rs. 431.88 Cr | Rs. 447.97 Cr | + 3.73 % | + 20.58 % |
OPM % | 10.1 % | 10.85 % | 10.74 % | -0.11 % | + 0.64 % |
Other Income | Rs. 36.48 Cr | Rs. 25.11 Cr | Rs. 5.24 Cr | -79.13 % | -85.64 % |
Interest | Rs. 20.93 Cr | Rs. 31.65 Cr | Rs. 30.76 Cr | -2.81 % | + 46.97 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 130.98 Cr | Rs. 144.7 Cr | Rs. 141.83 Cr | -1.98 % | + 8.28 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 256.07 Cr | Rs. 280.64 Cr | Rs. 280.62 Cr | -0.01 % | + 9.59 % |
Tax % | 29.33 % | 27.77 % | 33.85 % | + 6.08 % | + 4.52 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 181.07 Cr | Rs. 202.69 Cr | Rs. 185.7 Cr | -8.38 % | + 2.56 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.12 | Rs. 2.36 | Rs. 2.17 | -8.05 % | + 2.36 % |
Today, we’re looking at Exide Industries 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 13.49 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 4.85 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 4.99 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 12.7 %. Operating profit, while up 20.58 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.73 %, 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 0.64 %, but a shrinkage of -0.11 % sequentially. Other income fell by -79.13 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -85.64 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -2.81 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 46.97 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.98 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 8.28 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 9.59 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -0.01 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 4.52 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.08 %. Net profit rose by 2.56 % year-on-year but witnessed a -8.38 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 2.36 % but a quarterly fall of -8.05 %. In summary, Exide Industries 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 3676.76 Cr | Rs. 3979.83 Cr | Rs. 4172.9 Cr | + 4.85 % | + 13.49 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3305.26 Cr | Rs. 3547.95 Cr | Rs. 3724.93 Cr | + 4.99 % | + 12.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 371.5 Cr | Rs. 431.88 Cr | Rs. 447.97 Cr | + 3.73 % | + 20.58 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 181.07 Cr | Rs. 202.69 Cr | Rs. 185.7 Cr | -8.38 % | + 2.56 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.12 | Rs. 2.36 | Rs. 2.17 | -8.05 % | + 2.36 % |
In reviewing Exide Industries Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.49 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 4.85 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 12.7 % compared to the previous year, with a 4.99 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 20.58 % annually, and saw a 3.73 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 2.56 %, and experienced a -8.38 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 2.36 % annually, however dipped by -8.05 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Exide Industries Ltd., 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.