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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 7.39 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -6.67 %.
- 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 85.54 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 33.75%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Cipla Ltd.,. Notable increase of 78.69 % in net profit Year to Year, Cipla Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -12.78 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 78.65 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -11.09 % 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. 5739.3 Cr | Rs. 6603.81 Cr | Rs. 6163.24 Cr | -6.67 % | + 7.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4565.56 Cr | Rs. 4856.28 Cr | Rs. 4847.38 Cr | -0.18 % | + 6.17 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1173.74 Cr | Rs. 1747.53 Cr | Rs. 1315.86 Cr | -24.7 % | + 12.11 % |
OPM % | 20.45 % | 26.46 % | 21.35 % | -5.11 % | + 0.9 % |
Other Income | Rs. 133.02 Cr | Rs. 184.53 Cr | Rs. 246.8 Cr | + 33.75 % | + 85.54 % |
Interest | Rs. 34.36 Cr | Rs. 30.1 Cr | Rs. 17.59 Cr | -41.56 % | -48.81 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 346.22 Cr | Rs. 233.43 Cr | Rs. 288.34 Cr | + 23.52 % | -16.72 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 926.18 Cr | Rs. 1668.53 Cr | Rs. 1256.73 Cr | -24.68 % | + 35.69 % |
Tax % | 29.82 % | 27.5 % | 25.8 % | -1.7 % | -4.02 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 521.51 Cr | Rs. 1068.41 Cr | Rs. 931.87 Cr | -12.78 % | + 78.69 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.51 | Rs. 13.08 | Rs. 11.63 | -11.09 % | + 78.65 % |
Today, we’re looking at Cipla 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 7.39 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -6.67 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.18 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 6.17 %. Operating profit, while up 12.11 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -24.7 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.9 %, but a shrinkage of -5.11 % sequentially. Other income rose by 33.75 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 85.54 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -41.56 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -48.81 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 23.52 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -16.72 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 35.69 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -24.68 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4.02 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.7 %. Net profit rose by 78.69 % year-on-year but witnessed a -12.78 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 78.65 % but a quarterly fall of -11.09 %. In summary, Cipla 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. 5739.3 Cr | Rs. 6603.81 Cr | Rs. 6163.24 Cr | -6.67 % | + 7.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4565.56 Cr | Rs. 4856.28 Cr | Rs. 4847.38 Cr | -0.18 % | + 6.17 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1173.74 Cr | Rs. 1747.53 Cr | Rs. 1315.86 Cr | -24.7 % | + 12.11 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 521.51 Cr | Rs. 1068.41 Cr | Rs. 931.87 Cr | -12.78 % | + 78.69 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.51 | Rs. 13.08 | Rs. 11.63 | -11.09 % | + 78.65 % |
In reviewing Cipla Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 7.39 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -6.67 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 6.17 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.18 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 12.11 % annually, and saw a -24.7 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 78.69 %, and experienced a -12.78 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 78.65 % annually, however dipped by -11.09 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Cipla 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.