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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 3.33 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -19.84 %.
- 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 990.91 %. Marginal decrease of -3.23% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Kriti Industries (India) Ltd.. Profit dropped by -77.48 % Year to Year, Kriti Industries (India) Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -54.76 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -77.33 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -54.38 % 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. 188.352 Cr | Rs. 242.798 Cr | Rs. 194.615 Cr | -19.84 % | + 3.33 % |
Expenses | Rs. 172.7 Cr | Rs. 224.95 Cr | Rs. 180.83 Cr | -19.61 % | + 4.71 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 15.65 Cr | Rs. 17.85 Cr | Rs. 13.79 Cr | -22.75 % | -11.88 % |
OPM % | 8.31 % | 7.35 % | 7.09 % | -0.26 % | -1.22 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.11 Cr | Rs. 1.24 Cr | Rs. 1.2 Cr | -3.23 % | + 990.91 % |
Interest | Rs. 5.17 Cr | Rs. 5.24 Cr | Rs. 5.76 Cr | + 9.92 % | + 11.41 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.31 Cr | Rs. 3.11 Cr | Rs. 3.07 Cr | -1.29 % | + 32.9 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 8.28 Cr | Rs. 10.74 Cr | Rs. 6.16 Cr | -42.64 % | -25.6 % |
Tax % | 91.93 % | 25.88 % | 41.59 % | + 15.71 % | -50.34 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 15.99 Cr | Rs. 7.96 Cr | Rs. 3.6 Cr | -54.77 % | -77.49 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.22 | Rs. 1.6 | Rs. 0.73 | -54.38 % | -77.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at Kriti Industries (India) 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 3.33 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -19.84 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -19.61 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 4.71 %. Operating profit, while down -11.88 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -22.75 %, 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 -1.22 %, but a shrinkage of -0.26 % sequentially. Other income fell by -3.23 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 990.91 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 9.92 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 11.41 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.29 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 32.9 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -25.6 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -42.64 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -50.34 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 15.71 %. Net profit fell by -77.49 % year-on-year but witnessed a -54.77 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -77.33 % but a quarterly fall of -54.38 %. In summary, Kriti Industries (India) 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. 188.352 Cr | Rs. 242.798 Cr | Rs. 194.615 Cr | -19.84 % | + 3.33 % |
Expenses | Rs. 172.7 Cr | Rs. 224.95 Cr | Rs. 180.83 Cr | -19.61 % | + 4.71 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 15.65 Cr | Rs. 17.85 Cr | Rs. 13.79 Cr | -22.75 % | -11.88 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 15.99 Cr | Rs. 7.96 Cr | Rs. 3.6 Cr | -54.77 % | -77.49 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.22 | Rs. 1.6 | Rs. 0.73 | -54.38 % | -77.33 % |
In reviewing Kriti Industries (India) Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 3.33 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -19.84 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 4.71 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -19.61 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -11.88 % annually, and saw a -22.75 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -77.49 %, and experienced a -54.77 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -77.33 % annually, however dipped by -54.38 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Kriti Industries (India) 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.