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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 31.67 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -8.57 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -98.53 %, Marginal decrease of -53.85% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for BSL Limited. Profit dropped by -33.24 % Year to Year, BSL Limited’s profitability dropped by -35.77 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -33.24 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -35.7 % 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. 118.732 Cr | Rs. 171.001 Cr | Rs. 156.34 Cr | -8.57 % | + 31.67 % |
Expenses | Rs. 103.72 Cr | Rs. 153.12 Cr | Rs. 139.93 Cr | -8.61 % | + 34.91 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 15.01 Cr | Rs. 17.88 Cr | Rs. 16.41 Cr | -8.22 % | + 9.33 % |
OPM % | 12.64 % | 10.46 % | 10.5 % | + 0.04 % | -2.14 % |
Other Income | Rs. 4.08 Cr | Rs. 0.13 Cr | Rs. 0.06 Cr | -53.85 % | -98.53 % |
Interest | Rs. 4.95 Cr | Rs. 8.47 Cr | Rs. 9.07 Cr | + 7.08 % | + 83.23 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.53 Cr | Rs. 4.42 Cr | Rs. 4.4 Cr | -0.45 % | + 73.91 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 11.61 Cr | Rs. 5.12 Cr | Rs. 3 Cr | -41.41 % | -74.16 % |
Tax % | 33.69 % | 23.56 % | 15.8 % | -7.76 % | -17.89 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.77 Cr | Rs. 3.92 Cr | Rs. 2.52 Cr | -35.71 % | -33.16 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.67 | Rs. 3.81 | Rs. 2.45 | -35.7 % | -33.24 % |
Today, we’re looking at BSL 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 31.67 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -8.57 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -8.61 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 34.91 %. Operating profit, while up 9.33 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -8.22 %, 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 -2.14 %, but an expansion of 0.04 % sequentially. Other income fell by -53.85 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -98.53 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 7.08 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 83.23 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.45 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 73.91 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -74.16 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -41.41 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -17.89 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -7.76 %. Net profit fell by -33.16 % year-on-year but witnessed a -35.71 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -33.24 % but a quarterly fall of -35.7 %. In summary, BSL 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. 118.732 Cr | Rs. 171.001 Cr | Rs. 156.34 Cr | -8.57 % | + 31.67 % |
Expenses | Rs. 103.72 Cr | Rs. 153.12 Cr | Rs. 139.93 Cr | -8.61 % | + 34.91 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 15.01 Cr | Rs. 17.88 Cr | Rs. 16.41 Cr | -8.22 % | + 9.33 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.77 Cr | Rs. 3.92 Cr | Rs. 2.52 Cr | -35.71 % | -33.16 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.67 | Rs. 3.81 | Rs. 2.45 | -35.7 % | -33.24 % |
In reviewing BSL Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 31.67 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -8.57 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 34.91 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -8.61 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 9.33 % annually, and saw a -8.22 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -33.16 %, and experienced a -35.71 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -33.24 % annually, however dipped by -35.7 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while BSL 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.