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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -38.26 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -23.54 %.
- 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 102.69 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 15.55%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED. Profit dropped by -75.04 % Year to Year, ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -53.42 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -75.04 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -53.42 % 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. 590.159 Cr | Rs. 476.577 Cr | Rs. 364.383 Cr | -23.54 % | -38.26 % |
Expenses | Rs. 361.54 Cr | Rs. 366.94 Cr | Rs. 329.12 Cr | -10.31 % | -8.97 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 228.62 Cr | Rs. 109.64 Cr | Rs. 35.26 Cr | -67.84 % | -84.58 % |
OPM % | 38.74 % | 23.01 % | 9.68 % | -13.33 % | -29.06 % |
Other Income | Rs. 13.75 Cr | Rs. 24.12 Cr | Rs. 27.87 Cr | + 15.55 % | + 102.69 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.4 Cr | Rs. 0.84 Cr | Rs. 0.83 Cr | -1.19 % | -75.59 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 15.73 Cr | Rs. 16.72 Cr | Rs. 16.72 Cr | + 0 % | + 6.29 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 223.24 Cr | Rs. 116.2 Cr | Rs. 45.58 Cr | -60.77 % | -79.58 % |
Tax % | 25.96 % | 29.03 % | 15.74 % | -13.29 % | -10.22 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 153.9 Cr | Rs. 82.47 Cr | Rs. 38.41 Cr | -53.43 % | -75.04 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 38.7 | Rs. 20.74 | Rs. 9.66 | -53.42 % | -75.04 % |
Today, we’re looking at ANDHRA PAPER 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 -38.26 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -23.54 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -10.31 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -8.97 %. Operating profit, while down -84.58 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -67.84 %, 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 -29.06 %, but a shrinkage of -13.33 % sequentially. Other income rose by 15.55 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 102.69 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -1.19 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -75.59 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.29 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -79.58 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -60.77 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -10.22 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -13.29 %. Net profit fell by -75.04 % year-on-year but witnessed a -53.43 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -75.04 % but a quarterly fall of -53.42 %. In summary, ANDHRA PAPER 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. 590.159 Cr | Rs. 476.577 Cr | Rs. 364.383 Cr | -23.54 % | -38.26 % |
Expenses | Rs. 361.54 Cr | Rs. 366.94 Cr | Rs. 329.12 Cr | -10.31 % | -8.97 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 228.62 Cr | Rs. 109.64 Cr | Rs. 35.26 Cr | -67.84 % | -84.58 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 153.9 Cr | Rs. 82.47 Cr | Rs. 38.41 Cr | -53.43 % | -75.04 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 38.7 | Rs. 20.74 | Rs. 9.66 | -53.42 % | -75.04 % |
In reviewing ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -38.26 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -23.54 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -8.97 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -10.31 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -84.58 % annually, and saw a -67.84 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -75.04 %, and experienced a -53.43 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -75.04 % annually, however dipped by -53.42 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while ANDHRA PAPER 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.