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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -15.69 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -8.7 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -40.74 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 745.15%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.. Profit dropped by -59.59 % Year to Year, Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -4.24 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -59.59 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -4.31 % 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. 1539.473 Cr | Rs. 1421.6 Cr | Rs. 1297.947 Cr | -8.7 % | -15.69 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1374.58 Cr | Rs. 1255.47 Cr | Rs. 1248.86 Cr | -0.53 % | -9.15 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 164.89 Cr | Rs. 166.13 Cr | Rs. 49.09 Cr | -70.45 % | -70.23 % |
| OPM % | 10.71 % | 11.69 % | 3.78 % | -7.91 % | -6.93 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 109.497 Cr | Rs. 7.678 Cr | Rs. 64.891 Cr | + 745.15 % | -40.74 % |
| Interest | Rs. 17.2 Cr | Rs. 36.03 Cr | Rs. 20.03 Cr | -44.41 % | + 16.45 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 41.24 Cr | Rs. 42.6 Cr | Rs. 43.19 Cr | + 1.38 % | + 4.73 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 215.95 Cr | Rs. 95.18 Cr | Rs. 50.76 Cr | -46.67 % | -76.49 % |
| Tax % | 26.22 % | 33.86 % | 15.8 % | -18.06 % | -10.42 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 166.25 Cr | Rs. 70.15 Cr | Rs. 67.18 Cr | -4.23 % | -59.59 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.24 | Rs. 3.47 | Rs. 3.31 | -4.61 % | -59.83 % |
Today, we’re looking at Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -15.69 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -8.7 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.53 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -9.15 %. Operating profit, while down -70.23 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -70.45 %, 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 -6.93 %, but a shrinkage of -7.91 % sequentially. Other income rose by 745.15 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -40.74 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -44.41 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 16.45 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.38 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 4.73 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -76.49 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -46.67 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -10.42 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -18.06 %. Net profit fell by -59.59 % year-on-year but witnessed a -4.23 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -59.83 % but a quarterly fall of -4.61 %. In summary, Balrampur Chini Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1539.473 Cr | Rs. 1421.6 Cr | Rs. 1297.947 Cr | -8.7 % | -15.69 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1374.58 Cr | Rs. 1255.47 Cr | Rs. 1248.86 Cr | -0.53 % | -9.15 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 164.89 Cr | Rs. 166.13 Cr | Rs. 49.09 Cr | -70.45 % | -70.23 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 166.25 Cr | Rs. 70.15 Cr | Rs. 67.18 Cr | -4.23 % | -59.59 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.24 | Rs. 3.47 | Rs. 3.31 | -4.61 % | -59.83 % |
In reviewing Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -15.69 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -8.7 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -9.15 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.53 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -70.23 % annually, and saw a -70.45 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -59.59 %, and experienced a -4.23 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -59.83 % annually, however dipped by -4.61 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. 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.
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