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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 6.26 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.84 %.
- 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 187.52 %. Marginal decrease of -17.97% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for FDC Ltd.. Notable increase of 50.93 % in net profit Year to Year, FDC Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -41.55 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 53.51 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -41.56 % 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. 434.804 Cr | Rs. 458.168 Cr | Rs. 462.033 Cr | + 0.84 % | + 6.26 % |
Expenses | Rs. 385.85 Cr | Rs. 374.38 Cr | Rs. 405.71 Cr | + 8.37 % | + 5.15 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 48.95 Cr | Rs. 83.79 Cr | Rs. 56.32 Cr | -32.78 % | + 15.06 % |
OPM % | 11.26 % | 18.29 % | 12.19 % | -6.1 % | + 0.93 % |
Other Income | Rs. 7.05 Cr | Rs. 24.71 Cr | Rs. 20.27 Cr | -17.97 % | + 187.52 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.16 Cr | Rs. 0.97 Cr | Rs. 0.95 Cr | -2.06 % | -18.1 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 9.74 Cr | Rs. 9.97 Cr | Rs. 10.44 Cr | + 4.71 % | + 7.19 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 45.1 Cr | Rs. 97.56 Cr | Rs. 65.2 Cr | -33.17 % | + 44.57 % |
Tax % | 32.02 % | 18.83 % | 29.02 % | + 10.19 % | -3 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 30.66 Cr | Rs. 79.18 Cr | Rs. 46.28 Cr | -41.55 % | + 50.95 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.85 | Rs. 4.86 | Rs. 2.84 | -41.56 % | + 53.51 % |
Today, we’re looking at FDC 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 6.26 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.84 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 8.37 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.15 %. Operating profit, while up 15.06 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -32.78 %, 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 0.93 %, but a shrinkage of -6.1 % sequentially. Other income fell by -17.97 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 187.52 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -2.06 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -18.1 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.71 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.19 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 44.57 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -33.17 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -3 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 10.19 %. Net profit rose by 50.95 % year-on-year but witnessed a -41.55 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 53.51 % but a quarterly fall of -41.56 %. In summary, FDC 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. 434.804 Cr | Rs. 458.168 Cr | Rs. 462.033 Cr | + 0.84 % | + 6.26 % |
Expenses | Rs. 385.85 Cr | Rs. 374.38 Cr | Rs. 405.71 Cr | + 8.37 % | + 5.15 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 48.95 Cr | Rs. 83.79 Cr | Rs. 56.32 Cr | -32.78 % | + 15.06 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 30.66 Cr | Rs. 79.18 Cr | Rs. 46.28 Cr | -41.55 % | + 50.95 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.85 | Rs. 4.86 | Rs. 2.84 | -41.56 % | + 53.51 % |
In reviewing FDC Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 6.26 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 0.84 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.15 % compared to the previous year, with a 8.37 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 15.06 % annually, and saw a -32.78 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 50.95 %, and experienced a -41.55 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 53.51 % annually, however dipped by -41.56 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while FDC Ltd. exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.