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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 5.98 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 6.14 %. 🔹 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 45.45 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 10.34%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for KENNAMETAL INDIA LTD.. Profit dropped by -10.84 % Year to Year, KENNAMETAL INDIA LTD.’s profitability dropped by -11.2 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -11.03 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -11.5 % 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. 270.8 Cr | Rs. 270.4 Cr | Rs. 287 Cr | + 6.14 % | + 5.98 % |
Expenses | Rs. 228.1 Cr | Rs. 228 Cr | Rs. 246.4 Cr | + 8.07 % | + 8.02 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 42.7 Cr | Rs. 42.4 Cr | Rs. 40.6 Cr | -4.25 % | -4.92 % |
OPM % | 15.77 % | 15.68 % | 14.15 % | -1.53 % | -1.62 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.2 Cr | Rs. 2.9 Cr | Rs. 3.2 Cr | + 10.34 % | + 45.45 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.5 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 11 Cr | Rs. 11.5 Cr | Rs. 11.4 Cr | -0.87 % | + 3.64 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 33.4 Cr | Rs. 33.7 Cr | Rs. 32.4 Cr | -3.86 % | -2.99 % |
Tax % | 25.45 % | 25.82 % | 31.48 % | + 5.66 % | + 6.03 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 24.9 Cr | Rs. 25 Cr | Rs. 22.2 Cr | -11.2 % | -10.84 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.33 | Rs. 11.39 | Rs. 10.08 | -11.5 % | -11.03 % |
Today, we’re looking at KENNAMETAL INDIA 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 5.98 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 6.14 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 8.07 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 8.02 %. Operating profit, while down -4.92 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -4.25 %, 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 -1.62 %, but a shrinkage of -1.53 % sequentially. Other income rose by 10.34 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 45.45 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.87 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 3.64 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -2.99 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -3.86 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 6.03 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 5.66 %. Net profit fell by -10.84 % year-on-year but witnessed a -11.2 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -11.03 % but a quarterly fall of -11.5 %. In summary, KENNAMETAL INDIA 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. 270.8 Cr | Rs. 270.4 Cr | Rs. 287 Cr | + 6.14 % | + 5.98 % |
Expenses | Rs. 228.1 Cr | Rs. 228 Cr | Rs. 246.4 Cr | + 8.07 % | + 8.02 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 42.7 Cr | Rs. 42.4 Cr | Rs. 40.6 Cr | -4.25 % | -4.92 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 24.9 Cr | Rs. 25 Cr | Rs. 22.2 Cr | -11.2 % | -10.84 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.33 | Rs. 11.39 | Rs. 10.08 | -11.5 % | -11.03 % |
In reviewing KENNAMETAL INDIA LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 5.98 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 6.14 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 8.02 % compared to the previous year, with a 8.07 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -4.92 % annually, and saw a -4.25 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -10.84 %, and experienced a -11.2 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -11.03 % annually, however dipped by -11.5 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while KENNAMETAL INDIA 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.