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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 1.61 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 2.86 %. 🔹 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 38.61 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 35.1%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for NCC Limited. Profit dropped by -10.87 % Year to Year, NCC Limited’s profitability increased by 17.78 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -12.25 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 18.46 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 5260.08 Cr | Rs. 5195.98 Cr | Rs. 5344.52 Cr | + 2.86 % | + 1.61 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4754.67 Cr | Rs. 4753.03 Cr | Rs. 4903.62 Cr | + 3.17 % | + 3.13 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 505.41 Cr | Rs. 442.95 Cr | Rs. 440.9 Cr | -0.46 % | -12.76 % |
OPM % | 9.61 % | 8.52 % | 8.25 % | -0.27 % | -1.36 % |
Other Income | Rs. 27.66 Cr | Rs. 28.38 Cr | Rs. 38.34 Cr | + 35.1 % | + 38.61 % |
Interest | Rs. 155.87 Cr | Rs. 166.72 Cr | Rs. 165.65 Cr | -0.64 % | + 6.27 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 53.48 Cr | Rs. 54.53 Cr | Rs. 53.67 Cr | -1.58 % | + 0.36 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 323.72 Cr | Rs. 250.08 Cr | Rs. 259.92 Cr | + 3.93 % | -19.71 % |
Tax % | 29.09 % | 30.22 % | 24.69 % | -5.53 % | -4.4 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 230.96 Cr | Rs. 174.79 Cr | Rs. 205.86 Cr | + 17.78 % | -10.87 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.51 | Rs. 2.6 | Rs. 3.08 | + 18.46 % | -12.25 % |
Today, we’re looking at NCC 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 1.61 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 2.86 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.17 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.13 %. Operating profit, while down -12.76 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -0.46 %, 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 -1.36 %, but a shrinkage of -0.27 % sequentially. Other income rose by 35.1 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 38.61 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -0.64 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 6.27 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.58 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.36 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -19.71 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 3.93 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4.4 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -5.53 %. Net profit fell by -10.87 % year-on-year but experienced a 17.78 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -12.25 % but a quarterly rise of 18.46 %. In summary, NCC 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. 5260.08 Cr | Rs. 5195.98 Cr | Rs. 5344.52 Cr | + 2.86 % | + 1.61 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4754.67 Cr | Rs. 4753.03 Cr | Rs. 4903.62 Cr | + 3.17 % | + 3.13 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 505.41 Cr | Rs. 442.95 Cr | Rs. 440.9 Cr | -0.46 % | -12.76 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 230.96 Cr | Rs. 174.79 Cr | Rs. 205.86 Cr | + 17.78 % | -10.87 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.51 | Rs. 2.6 | Rs. 3.08 | + 18.46 % | -12.25 % |
In reviewing NCC Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.61 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 2.86 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.13 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.17 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -12.76 % annually, and saw a -0.46 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -10.87 %, and experienced a 17.78 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -12.25 % annually, however rose by 18.46 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while NCC Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.