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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 9.77 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -24.23 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -35.82 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 109.52%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for CESC LTD.. Profit dropped by -6.31 % Year to Year, CESC LTD.’s profitability dropped by -24.4 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -6.13 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -25.47 % 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. 3244 Cr | Rs. 4700 Cr | Rs. 3561 Cr | -24.23 % | + 9.77 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2898 Cr | Rs. 3804 Cr | Rs. 2951 Cr | -22.42 % | + 1.83 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 346 Cr | Rs. 896 Cr | Rs. 610 Cr | -31.92 % | + 76.3 % |
OPM % | 10.67 % | 19.06 % | 17.13 % | -1.93 % | + 6.46 % |
Other Income | Rs. 617 Cr | Rs. 189 Cr | Rs. 396 Cr | + 109.52 % | -35.82 % |
Interest | Rs. 296 Cr | Rs. 328 Cr | Rs. 339 Cr | + 3.35 % | + 14.53 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 303 Cr | Rs. 295 Cr | Rs. 305 Cr | + 3.39 % | + 0.66 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 364 Cr | Rs. 462 Cr | Rs. 362 Cr | -21.65 % | -0.55 % |
Tax % | 17.31 % | 19.26 % | 22.1 % | + 2.84 % | + 4.79 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 301 Cr | Rs. 373 Cr | Rs. 282 Cr | -24.4 % | -6.31 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.12 | Rs. 2.67 | Rs. 1.99 | -25.47 % | -6.13 % |
Today, we’re looking at CESC LTD.’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 9.77 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -24.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -22.42 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.83 %. Operating profit, while up 76.3 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -31.92 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 6.46 %, but a shrinkage of -1.93 % sequentially. Other income rose by 109.52 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -35.82 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 3.35 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 14.53 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.39 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.66 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -0.55 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -21.65 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 4.79 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.84 %. Net profit fell by -6.31 % year-on-year but witnessed a -24.4 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -6.13 % but a quarterly fall of -25.47 %. In summary, CESC 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. 3244 Cr | Rs. 4700 Cr | Rs. 3561 Cr | -24.23 % | + 9.77 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2898 Cr | Rs. 3804 Cr | Rs. 2951 Cr | -22.42 % | + 1.83 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 346 Cr | Rs. 896 Cr | Rs. 610 Cr | -31.92 % | + 76.3 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 301 Cr | Rs. 373 Cr | Rs. 282 Cr | -24.4 % | -6.31 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.12 | Rs. 2.67 | Rs. 1.99 | -25.47 % | -6.13 % |
In reviewing CESC LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 9.77 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -24.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.83 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -22.42 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 76.3 % annually, and saw a -31.92 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -6.31 %, and experienced a -24.4 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -6.13 % annually, however dipped by -25.47 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while CESC 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.