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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 8.26 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 10.01 %.
- 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 417.81 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 85.29%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for CL Educate Limited. Profit dropped by -14.12 % Year to Year, CL Educate Limited’s profitability dropped by -34.95 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -15.00 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -35.85 % 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. 67.496 Cr | Rs. 66.423 Cr | Rs. 73.069 Cr | + 10.01 % | + 8.26 % |
Expenses | Rs. 63.12 Cr | Rs. 61.72 Cr | Rs. 69.31 Cr | + 12.3 % | + 9.81 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 4.38 Cr | Rs. 4.7 Cr | Rs. 3.76 Cr | -20 % | -14.16 % |
OPM % | 6.49 % | 7.08 % | 5.15 % | -1.93 % | -1.34 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.73 Cr | Rs. 2.04 Cr | Rs. 3.78 Cr | + 85.29 % | + 417.81 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.26 Cr | Rs. 0.67 Cr | Rs. 0.73 Cr | + 8.96 % | + 180.77 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 3.56 Cr | Rs. 3.52 Cr | Rs. 3.56 Cr | + 1.14 % | + 0 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.29 Cr | Rs. 2.55 Cr | Rs. 3.25 Cr | + 27.45 % | + 151.94 % |
Tax % | -153.84 % | 34.98 % | 23 % | -11.98 % | + 176.84 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.19 Cr | Rs. 2.89 Cr | Rs. 1.88 Cr | -34.95 % | -14.16 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.4 | Rs. 0.53 | Rs. 0.34 | -35.85 % | -15 % |
Today, we’re looking at CL Educate Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 8.26 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 10.01 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 12.3 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 9.81 %. Operating profit, while down -14.16 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -20 %, 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 -1.34 %, but a shrinkage of -1.93 % sequentially. Other income rose by 85.29 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 417.81 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 8.96 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 180.77 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.14 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 151.94 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 27.45 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 176.84 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -11.98 %. Net profit fell by -14.16 % year-on-year but witnessed a -34.95 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -15 % but a quarterly fall of -35.85 %. In summary, CL Educate Limited’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. 67.496 Cr | Rs. 66.423 Cr | Rs. 73.069 Cr | + 10.01 % | + 8.26 % |
Expenses | Rs. 63.12 Cr | Rs. 61.72 Cr | Rs. 69.31 Cr | + 12.3 % | + 9.81 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 4.38 Cr | Rs. 4.7 Cr | Rs. 3.76 Cr | -20 % | -14.16 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.19 Cr | Rs. 2.89 Cr | Rs. 1.88 Cr | -34.95 % | -14.16 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.4 | Rs. 0.53 | Rs. 0.34 | -35.85 % | -15 % |
In reviewing CL Educate Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8.26 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 10.01 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 9.81 % compared to the previous year, with a 12.3 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -14.16 % annually, and saw a -20 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -14.16 %, and experienced a -34.95 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -15 % annually, however dipped by -35.85 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while CL Educate Limited 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.