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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -5.24 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 10.07 %.
- 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 11.3 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 93.94%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for ORIENT CERATECH LIMITED. Profit dropped by -27.05 % Year to Year, ORIENT CERATECH LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -18.28 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -26.53 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -18.18 % 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. 87.179 Cr | Rs. 75.05 Cr | Rs. 82.61 Cr | + 10.07 % | -5.24 % |
Expenses | Rs. 77.72 Cr | Rs. 66.92 Cr | Rs. 74.66 Cr | + 11.57 % | -3.94 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.46 Cr | Rs. 8.13 Cr | Rs. 7.95 Cr | -2.21 % | -15.96 % |
OPM % | 10.85 % | 10.83 % | 9.62 % | -1.21 % | -1.23 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.15 Cr | Rs. 0.66 Cr | Rs. 1.28 Cr | + 93.94 % | + 11.3 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.05 Cr | Rs. 0.53 Cr | Rs. 1.18 Cr | + 122.64 % | + 12.38 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.96 Cr | Rs. 3.82 Cr | Rs. 3.26 Cr | -14.66 % | + 10.14 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 6.6 Cr | Rs. 4.44 Cr | Rs. 4.79 Cr | + 7.88 % | -27.42 % |
Tax % | 10.81 % | 22.73 % | 10.53 % | -12.2 % | -0.28 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.89 Cr | Rs. 5.25 Cr | Rs. 4.29 Cr | -18.29 % | -27.16 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.49 | Rs. 0.44 | Rs. 0.36 | -18.18 % | -26.53 % |
Today, we’re looking at ORIENT CERATECH 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 -5.24 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 10.07 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 11.57 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -3.94 %. Operating profit, while down -15.96 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -2.21 %, 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 -1.23 %, but a shrinkage of -1.21 % sequentially. Other income rose by 93.94 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 11.3 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 122.64 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 12.38 %. Depreciation costs fell by -14.66 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 10.14 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -27.42 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 7.88 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.28 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -12.2 %. Net profit fell by -27.16 % year-on-year but witnessed a -18.29 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -26.53 % but a quarterly fall of -18.18 %. In summary, ORIENT CERATECH 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. 87.179 Cr | Rs. 75.05 Cr | Rs. 82.61 Cr | + 10.07 % | -5.24 % |
Expenses | Rs. 77.72 Cr | Rs. 66.92 Cr | Rs. 74.66 Cr | + 11.57 % | -3.94 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.46 Cr | Rs. 8.13 Cr | Rs. 7.95 Cr | -2.21 % | -15.96 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.89 Cr | Rs. 5.25 Cr | Rs. 4.29 Cr | -18.29 % | -27.16 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.49 | Rs. 0.44 | Rs. 0.36 | -18.18 % | -26.53 % |
In reviewing ORIENT CERATECH LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -5.24 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 10.07 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -3.94 % compared to the previous year, with a 11.57 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -15.96 % annually, and saw a -2.21 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -27.16 %, and experienced a -18.29 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -26.53 % annually, however dipped by -18.18 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while ORIENT CERATECH LIMITED 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.