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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -2.8 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 1.68 %.
- 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 15.57 %. Marginal decrease of -2.03% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for TCI Express Limited. Profit dropped by -17.84 % Year to Year, TCI Express Limited’s profitability dropped by -1.86 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -17.93 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -1.9 % 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. 326.25 Cr | Rs. 311.86 Cr | Rs. 317.11 Cr | + 1.68 % | -2.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 272.11 Cr | Rs. 266.29 Cr | Rs. 272.27 Cr | + 2.25 % | + 0.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 54.14 Cr | Rs. 45.57 Cr | Rs. 44.84 Cr | -1.6 % | -17.18 % |
OPM % | 16.59 % | 14.61 % | 14.14 % | -0.47 % | -2.45 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.67 Cr | Rs. 1.97 Cr | Rs. 1.93 Cr | -2.03 % | + 15.57 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.74 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | Rs. 0.4 Cr | + 21.21 % | -45.95 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 4.2 Cr | Rs. 4.77 Cr | Rs. 4.86 Cr | + 1.89 % | + 15.71 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 50.87 Cr | Rs. 42.44 Cr | Rs. 41.51 Cr | -2.19 % | -18.4 % |
Tax % | 24.42 % | 24.15 % | 23.9 % | -0.25 % | -0.52 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 38.45 Cr | Rs. 32.19 Cr | Rs. 31.59 Cr | -1.86 % | -17.84 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 10.04 | Rs. 8.4 | Rs. 8.24 | -1.9 % | -17.93 % |
Today, we’re looking at TCI Express Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -2.8 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 1.68 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.25 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.06 %. Operating profit, while down -17.18 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -1.6 %, 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 -2.45 %, but a shrinkage of -0.47 % sequentially. Other income fell by -2.03 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 15.57 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 21.21 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -45.95 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.89 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 15.71 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -18.4 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -2.19 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.52 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.25 %. Net profit fell by -17.84 % year-on-year but witnessed a -1.86 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -17.93 % but a quarterly fall of -1.9 %. In summary, TCI Express 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. 326.25 Cr | Rs. 311.86 Cr | Rs. 317.11 Cr | + 1.68 % | -2.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 272.11 Cr | Rs. 266.29 Cr | Rs. 272.27 Cr | + 2.25 % | + 0.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 54.14 Cr | Rs. 45.57 Cr | Rs. 44.84 Cr | -1.6 % | -17.18 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 38.45 Cr | Rs. 32.19 Cr | Rs. 31.59 Cr | -1.86 % | -17.84 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 10.04 | Rs. 8.4 | Rs. 8.24 | -1.9 % | -17.93 % |
In reviewing TCI Express Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -2.8 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 1.68 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.06 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.25 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -17.18 % annually, and saw a -1.6 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -17.84 %, and experienced a -1.86 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -17.93 % annually, however dipped by -1.9 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while TCI Express 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.