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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 5.7 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 56.29 %.
- 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 26.94 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 27.23%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for DCW Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -56.63 % Year to Year, DCW Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -224.42 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -56.67 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -223.81 % 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. 588.138 Cr | Rs. 397.773 Cr | Rs. 621.688 Cr | + 56.29 % | + 5.7 % |
Expenses | Rs. 488.72 Cr | Rs. 378.37 Cr | Rs. 558.27 Cr | + 47.55 % | + 14.23 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 99.42 Cr | Rs. 19.4 Cr | Rs. 63.42 Cr | + 226.91 % | -36.21 % |
OPM % | 16.9 % | 4.88 % | 10.2 % | + 5.32 % | -6.7 % |
Other Income | Rs. 4.38 Cr | Rs. 4.37 Cr | Rs. 5.56 Cr | + 27.23 % | + 26.94 % |
Interest | Rs. 19.08 Cr | Rs. 18.01 Cr | Rs. 19.92 Cr | + 10.61 % | + 4.4 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 22.77 Cr | Rs. 23.67 Cr | Rs. 24.44 Cr | + 3.25 % | + 7.33 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 61.95 Cr | Rs. -17.91 Cr | Rs. 24.62 Cr | + 237.47 % | -60.26 % |
Tax % | 42.94 % | -35.22 % | 37.58 % | + 72.8 % | -5.36 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 35.35 Cr | Rs. -12.32 Cr | Rs. 15.33 Cr | + 224.43 % | -56.63 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.2 | Rs. -0.42 | Rs. 0.52 | + 223.81 % | -56.67 % |
Today, we’re looking at DCW Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 5.7 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 56.29 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 47.55 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 14.23 %. Operating profit, while down -36.21 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 226.91 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -6.7 %, but an expansion of 5.32 % sequentially. Other income rose by 27.23 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 26.94 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 10.61 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 4.4 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.25 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.33 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -60.26 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 237.47 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -5.36 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 72.8 %. Net profit fell by -56.63 % year-on-year but experienced a 224.43 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -56.67 % but a quarterly rise of 223.81 %. In summary, DCW Ltd.,’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. 588.138 Cr | Rs. 397.773 Cr | Rs. 621.688 Cr | + 56.29 % | + 5.7 % |
Expenses | Rs. 488.72 Cr | Rs. 378.37 Cr | Rs. 558.27 Cr | + 47.55 % | + 14.23 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 99.42 Cr | Rs. 19.4 Cr | Rs. 63.42 Cr | + 226.91 % | -36.21 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 35.35 Cr | Rs. -12.32 Cr | Rs. 15.33 Cr | + 224.43 % | -56.63 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.2 | Rs. -0.42 | Rs. 0.52 | + 223.81 % | -56.67 % |
In reviewing DCW Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 5.7 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 56.29 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 14.23 % compared to the previous year, with a 47.55 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -36.21 % annually, and saw a 226.91 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -56.63 %, and experienced a 224.43 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -56.67 % annually, however rose by 223.81 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while DCW Ltd., faces strong annual decline 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.