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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 30.21 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 9.58 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -72.26 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 134.22%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for BALU FORGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED. Notable increase of 85.58 % in net profit Year to Year, BALU FORGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s profitability increased by 11.09 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 50.82 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 6.98 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 123.781 Cr | Rs. 147.075 Cr | Rs. 161.171 Cr | + 9.58 % | + 30.21 % |
Expenses | Rs. 103.11 Cr | Rs. 114.37 Cr | Rs. 126.79 Cr | + 10.86 % | + 22.97 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 20.67 Cr | Rs. 32.71 Cr | Rs. 34.38 Cr | + 5.11 % | + 66.33 % |
OPM % | 16.7 % | 22.24 % | 21.33 % | -0.91 % | + 4.63 % |
Other Income | Rs. 15.79 Cr | Rs. 1.87 Cr | Rs. 4.38 Cr | + 134.22 % | -72.26 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.52 Cr | Rs. 3.86 Cr | Rs. 3.53 Cr | -8.55 % | + 0.28 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.44 Cr | Rs. 0.51 Cr | Rs. 0.62 Cr | + 21.57 % | + 40.91 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 32.5 Cr | Rs. 30.21 Cr | Rs. 34.61 Cr | + 14.56 % | + 6.49 % |
Tax % | 11.75 % | 15.72 % | 18.3 % | + 2.58 % | + 6.55 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 15.24 Cr | Rs. 25.46 Cr | Rs. 28.28 Cr | + 11.08 % | + 85.56 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.83 | Rs. 2.57 | Rs. 2.74 | + 6.61 % | + 49.73 % |
Today, we’re looking at BALU FORGE INDUSTRIES 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 30.21 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 9.58 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 10.86 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 22.97 %. Operating profit, while up 66.33 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 5.11 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 4.63 %, but a shrinkage of -0.91 % sequentially. Other income rose by 134.22 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -72.26 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -8.55 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 0.28 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 21.57 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 40.91 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 6.49 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 14.56 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 6.55 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.58 %. Net profit rose by 85.56 % year-on-year but experienced a 11.08 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 49.73 % but a quarterly rise of 6.61 %. In summary, BALU FORGE INDUSTRIES 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. 123.781 Cr | Rs. 147.075 Cr | Rs. 161.171 Cr | + 9.58 % | + 30.21 % |
Expenses | Rs. 103.11 Cr | Rs. 114.37 Cr | Rs. 126.79 Cr | + 10.86 % | + 22.97 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 20.67 Cr | Rs. 32.71 Cr | Rs. 34.38 Cr | + 5.11 % | + 66.33 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 15.24 Cr | Rs. 25.46 Cr | Rs. 28.28 Cr | + 11.08 % | + 85.56 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.83 | Rs. 2.57 | Rs. 2.74 | + 6.61 % | + 49.73 % |
In reviewing BALU FORGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 30.21 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 9.58 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 22.97 % compared to the previous year, with a 10.86 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 66.33 % annually, and saw a 5.11 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 85.56 %, and experienced a 11.08 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 49.73 % annually, however rose by 6.61 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while BALU FORGE INDUSTRIES LIMITED exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.