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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 12.47 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -8.14 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -10.16 %, Marginal decrease of -5.82% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for STERLING TOOLS LTD.. Notable increase of 0.12 % in net profit Year to Year, STERLING TOOLS LTD.’s profitability dropped by -22.17 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 0.27 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -22.06 % 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. 231.948 Cr | Rs. 283.982 Cr | Rs. 260.876 Cr | -8.14 % | + 12.47 % |
Expenses | Rs. 205.86 Cr | Rs. 251.77 Cr | Rs. 234.06 Cr | -7.03 % | + 13.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 26.09 Cr | Rs. 32.21 Cr | Rs. 26.82 Cr | -16.73 % | + 2.8 % |
OPM % | 11.25 % | 11.34 % | 10.28 % | -1.06 % | -0.97 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.018 Cr | Rs. 1.925 Cr | Rs. 1.813 Cr | -5.82 % | -10.16 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.2 Cr | Rs. 2.41 Cr | Rs. 2.42 Cr | + 0.41 % | + 10 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 8.39 Cr | Rs. 8.67 Cr | Rs. 8.45 Cr | -2.54 % | + 0.72 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 17.52 Cr | Rs. 23.06 Cr | Rs. 17.76 Cr | -22.98 % | + 1.37 % |
Tax % | 22.48 % | 24.2 % | 23.43 % | -0.77 % | + 0.95 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 13.58 Cr | Rs. 17.47 Cr | Rs. 13.6 Cr | -22.15 % | + 0.15 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.77 | Rs. 4.81 | Rs. 3.73 | -22.45 % | -1.06 % |
Today, we’re looking at STERLING TOOLS 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 12.47 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -8.14 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -7.03 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 13.7 %. Operating profit, while up 2.8 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.73 %, 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 -0.97 %, but a shrinkage of -1.06 % sequentially. Other income fell by -5.82 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -10.16 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0.41 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 10 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.54 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.72 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 1.37 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -22.98 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.95 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.77 %. Net profit rose by 0.15 % year-on-year but witnessed a -22.15 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -1.06 % but a quarterly fall of -22.45 %. In summary, STERLING TOOLS 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. 231.948 Cr | Rs. 283.982 Cr | Rs. 260.876 Cr | -8.14 % | + 12.47 % |
Expenses | Rs. 205.86 Cr | Rs. 251.77 Cr | Rs. 234.06 Cr | -7.03 % | + 13.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 26.09 Cr | Rs. 32.21 Cr | Rs. 26.82 Cr | -16.73 % | + 2.8 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 13.58 Cr | Rs. 17.47 Cr | Rs. 13.6 Cr | -22.15 % | + 0.15 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.77 | Rs. 4.81 | Rs. 3.73 | -22.45 % | -1.06 % |
In reviewing STERLING TOOLS LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 12.47 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -8.14 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 13.7 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -7.03 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 2.8 % annually, and saw a -16.73 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 0.15 %, and experienced a -22.15 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -1.06 % annually, however dipped by -22.45 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while STERLING TOOLS 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.