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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 7.22 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.64 %.
- 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 340.87 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 121.34%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Cigniti Technologies Ltd. Profit dropped by -44.89 % Year to Year, Cigniti Technologies Ltd’s profitability dropped by -43.51 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -44.99 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -43.52 % 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. 424.968 Cr | Rs. 468.016 Cr | Rs. 455.641 Cr | -2.64 % | + 7.22 % |
Expenses | Rs. 356.6 Cr | Rs. 331.7 Cr | Rs. 425.77 Cr | + 28.36 % | + 19.4 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 68.37 Cr | Rs. 136.32 Cr | Rs. 29.87 Cr | -78.09 % | -56.31 % |
OPM % | 16.09 % | 29.13 % | 6.56 % | -22.57 % | -9.53 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.67 Cr | Rs. 7.31 Cr | Rs. 16.18 Cr | + 121.34 % | + 340.87 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.12 Cr | Rs. 72.66 Cr | Rs. 1.03 Cr | -98.58 % | -8.04 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 7.02 Cr | Rs. 7.85 Cr | Rs. 7.79 Cr | -0.76 % | + 10.97 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 63.9 Cr | Rs. 63.12 Cr | Rs. 37.23 Cr | -41.02 % | -41.74 % |
Tax % | 22.94 % | 23.89 % | 27.11 % | + 3.22 % | + 4.17 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 49.24 Cr | Rs. 48.04 Cr | Rs. 27.14 Cr | -43.51 % | -44.88 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 18.07 | Rs. 17.6 | Rs. 9.94 | -43.52 % | -44.99 % |
Today, we’re looking at Cigniti Technologies 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 7.22 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.64 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 28.36 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 19.4 %. Operating profit, while down -56.31 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -78.09 %, 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 -9.53 %, but a shrinkage of -22.57 % sequentially. Other income rose by 121.34 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 340.87 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -98.58 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -8.04 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.76 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 10.97 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -41.74 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -41.02 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 4.17 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.22 %. Net profit fell by -44.88 % year-on-year but witnessed a -43.51 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -44.99 % but a quarterly fall of -43.52 %. In summary, Cigniti Technologies 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. 424.968 Cr | Rs. 468.016 Cr | Rs. 455.641 Cr | -2.64 % | + 7.22 % |
Expenses | Rs. 356.6 Cr | Rs. 331.7 Cr | Rs. 425.77 Cr | + 28.36 % | + 19.4 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 68.37 Cr | Rs. 136.32 Cr | Rs. 29.87 Cr | -78.09 % | -56.31 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 49.24 Cr | Rs. 48.04 Cr | Rs. 27.14 Cr | -43.51 % | -44.88 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 18.07 | Rs. 17.6 | Rs. 9.94 | -43.52 % | -44.99 % |
In reviewing Cigniti Technologies Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 7.22 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -2.64 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 19.4 % compared to the previous year, with a 28.36 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -56.31 % annually, and saw a -78.09 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -44.88 %, and experienced a -43.51 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -44.99 % annually, however dipped by -43.52 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Cigniti Technologies Ltd 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.