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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 8.19 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -7.28 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -80 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 911.11%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Pil Italica Lifestyle Limited. Profit dropped by -14.42 % Year to Year, Pil Italica Lifestyle Limited’s profitability dropped by -69.74 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -33.33 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -75 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 23.045 Cr | Rs. 26.891 Cr | Rs. 24.932 Cr | -7.28 % | + 8.19 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 20.88 Cr | Rs. 24.06 Cr | Rs. 23.59 Cr | -1.95 % | + 12.98 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.17 Cr | Rs. 2.83 Cr | Rs. 1.34 Cr | -52.65 % | -38.25 % |
| OPM % | 9.42 % | 10.52 % | 5.37 % | -5.15 % | -4.05 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | + 0 % | -80 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.33 Cr | Rs. 0.17 Cr | Rs. 0.35 Cr | + 105.88 % | + 6.06 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 0.21 Cr | Rs. 0.23 Cr | Rs. 0.25 Cr | + 8.7 % | + 19.05 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 1.68 Cr | Rs. 2.43 Cr | Rs. 0.75 Cr | -69.14 % | -55.36 % |
| Tax % | 61.35 % | 25.18 % | 27.56 % | + 2.38 % | -33.79 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.65 Cr | Rs. 1.82 Cr | Rs. 0.55 Cr | -69.78 % | -15.38 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.03 | Rs. 0.08 | Rs. 0.02 | -75 % | -33.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at Pil Italica Lifestyle 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 8.19 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -7.28 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -1.95 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 12.98 %. Operating profit, while down -38.25 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -52.65 %, 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 -4.05 %, but a shrinkage of -5.15 % sequentially. Other income rose by 911.11 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -80 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 105.88 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 6.06 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 8.7 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 19.05 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -55.36 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -69.14 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -33.79 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.38 %. Net profit fell by -15.38 % year-on-year but witnessed a -69.78 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -33.33 % but a quarterly fall of -75 %. In summary, Pil Italica Lifestyle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 23.045 Cr | Rs. 26.891 Cr | Rs. 24.932 Cr | -7.28 % | + 8.19 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 20.88 Cr | Rs. 24.06 Cr | Rs. 23.59 Cr | -1.95 % | + 12.98 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.17 Cr | Rs. 2.83 Cr | Rs. 1.34 Cr | -52.65 % | -38.25 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.65 Cr | Rs. 1.82 Cr | Rs. 0.55 Cr | -69.78 % | -15.38 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.03 | Rs. 0.08 | Rs. 0.02 | -75 % | -33.33 % |
In reviewing Pil Italica Lifestyle Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8.19 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -7.28 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 12.98 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -1.95 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -38.25 % annually, and saw a -52.65 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -15.38 %, and experienced a -69.78 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -33.33 % annually, however dipped by -75 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Pil Italica Lifestyle 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.
