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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -18.67 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 1.07 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -39.03 %, Marginal decrease of -7.14% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Greaves Cotton Ltd.. Profit dropped by -149.04 % Year to Year, Greaves Cotton Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -129.28 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -90.43 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -95.6 % 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. 826.94 Cr | Rs. 665.38 Cr | Rs. 672.53 Cr | + 1.07 % | -18.67 % |
Expenses | Rs. 777.98 Cr | Rs. 630.02 Cr | Rs. 648.79 Cr | + 2.98 % | -16.61 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 48.96 Cr | Rs. 35.36 Cr | Rs. 23.74 Cr | -32.86 % | -51.51 % |
OPM % | 5.92 % | 5.31 % | 3.53 % | -1.78 % | -2.39 % |
Other Income | Rs. 21.96 Cr | Rs. 14.42 Cr | Rs. 13.39 Cr | -7.14 % | -39.03 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.15 Cr | Rs. 2.27 Cr | Rs. 3.04 Cr | + 33.92 % | + 164.35 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 15.2 Cr | Rs. 20.33 Cr | Rs. 28.18 Cr | + 38.61 % | + 85.39 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 54.57 Cr | Rs. 27.18 Cr | Rs. 5.91 Cr | -78.26 % | -89.17 % |
Tax % | 34.62 % | 38.66 % | 482.52 % | + 443.86 % | + 447.9 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 27.22 Cr | Rs. 45.6 Cr | Rs. -13.35 Cr | -129.28 % | -149.04 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.15 | Rs. 2.5 | Rs. 0.11 | -95.6 % | -90.43 % |
Today, we’re looking at Greaves Cotton Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -18.67 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 1.07 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.98 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -16.61 %. Operating profit, while down -51.51 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -32.86 %, 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 -2.39 %, but a shrinkage of -1.78 % sequentially. Other income fell by -7.14 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -39.03 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 33.92 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 164.35 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 38.61 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 85.39 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -89.17 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -78.26 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 447.9 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 443.86 %. Net profit fell by -149.04 % year-on-year but witnessed a -129.28 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -90.43 % but a quarterly fall of -95.6 %. In summary, Greaves Cotton 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. 826.94 Cr | Rs. 665.38 Cr | Rs. 672.53 Cr | + 1.07 % | -18.67 % |
Expenses | Rs. 777.98 Cr | Rs. 630.02 Cr | Rs. 648.79 Cr | + 2.98 % | -16.61 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 48.96 Cr | Rs. 35.36 Cr | Rs. 23.74 Cr | -32.86 % | -51.51 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 27.22 Cr | Rs. 45.6 Cr | Rs. -13.35 Cr | -129.28 % | -149.04 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.15 | Rs. 2.5 | Rs. 0.11 | -95.6 % | -90.43 % |
In reviewing Greaves Cotton Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -18.67 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 1.07 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -16.61 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.98 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -51.51 % annually, and saw a -32.86 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -149.04 %, and experienced a -129.28 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -90.43 % annually, however dipped by -95.6 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Greaves Cotton 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.