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🔹 The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 15.15 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.39 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -42.87 %, Marginal decrease of -36.02% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Atul Limited. Profit dropped by -15.58 % Year to Year, Atul Limited’s profitability dropped by -28.03 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -15.40 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -28.04 % 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. 1106.17 Cr | Rs. 1278.68 Cr | Rs. 1273.71 Cr | -0.39 % | + 15.15 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 957.11 Cr | Rs. 1085.01 Cr | Rs. 1110.66 Cr | + 2.36 % | + 16.04 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 149.06 Cr | Rs. 193.67 Cr | Rs. 163.05 Cr | -15.81 % | + 9.39 % |
| OPM % | 13.48 % | 15.15 % | 12.8 % | -2.35 % | -0.68 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 43.99 Cr | Rs. 39.28 Cr | Rs. 25.13 Cr | -36.02 % | -42.87 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.46 Cr | Rs. 3.67 Cr | Rs. 0.47 Cr | -87.19 % | + 2.17 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 46.94 Cr | Rs. 51.65 Cr | Rs. 55.22 Cr | + 6.91 % | + 17.64 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 145.65 Cr | Rs. 177.63 Cr | Rs. 132.49 Cr | -25.41 % | -9.04 % |
| Tax % | 24.64 % | 27.52 % | 30.06 % | + 2.54 % | + 5.42 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 109.76 Cr | Rs. 128.75 Cr | Rs. 92.66 Cr | -28.03 % | -15.58 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 37.2 | Rs. 43.73 | Rs. 31.47 | -28.04 % | -15.4 % |
Today, we’re looking at Atul Limited’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 15.15 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.39 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.36 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 16.04 %. Operating profit, while up 9.39 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -15.81 %, 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 -0.68 %, but a shrinkage of -2.35 % sequentially. Other income fell by -36.02 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -42.87 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -87.19 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 2.17 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 6.91 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 17.64 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -9.04 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -25.41 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.42 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.54 %. Net profit fell by -15.58 % year-on-year but witnessed a -28.03 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -15.4 % but a quarterly fall of -28.04 %. In summary, Atul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1106.17 Cr | Rs. 1278.68 Cr | Rs. 1273.71 Cr | -0.39 % | + 15.15 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 957.11 Cr | Rs. 1085.01 Cr | Rs. 1110.66 Cr | + 2.36 % | + 16.04 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 149.06 Cr | Rs. 193.67 Cr | Rs. 163.05 Cr | -15.81 % | + 9.39 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 109.76 Cr | Rs. 128.75 Cr | Rs. 92.66 Cr | -28.03 % | -15.58 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 37.2 | Rs. 43.73 | Rs. 31.47 | -28.04 % | -15.4 % |
In reviewing Atul Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 15.15 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -0.39 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 16.04 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.36 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 9.39 % annually, and saw a -15.81 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -15.58 %, and experienced a -28.03 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -15.4 % annually, however dipped by -28.04 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Atul 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.
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