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Highlights
🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -10.35 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -11.45 %. 🔹 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 4.74 %. Marginal decrease of -15.05% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sun TV Network Limited. Profit dropped by -20 % Year to Year, Sun TV Network Limited’s profitability dropped by -11.26 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -19.97 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -11.26 % 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. 923.15 Cr | Rs. 934.54 Cr | Rs. 827.562 Cr | -11.45 % | -10.35 % |
Expenses | Rs. 333.83 Cr | Rs. 393.72 Cr | Rs. 383.08 Cr | -2.7 % | + 14.75 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 589.32 Cr | Rs. 540.82 Cr | Rs. 444.48 Cr | -17.81 % | -24.58 % |
OPM % | 63.84 % | 57.87 % | 53.71 % | -4.16 % | -10.13 % |
Other Income | Rs. 139.7 Cr | Rs. 172.239 Cr | Rs. 146.317 Cr | -15.05 % | + 4.74 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.85 Cr | Rs. 4.09 Cr | Rs. 3.59 Cr | -12.22 % | + 94.05 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 115.32 Cr | Rs. 195.73 Cr | Rs. 113.35 Cr | -42.09 % | -1.71 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 611.85 Cr | Rs. 513.24 Cr | Rs. 473.86 Cr | -7.67 % | -22.55 % |
Tax % | 25.96 % | 20.27 % | 23.66 % | + 3.39 % | -2.3 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 454.09 Cr | Rs. 409.32 Cr | Rs. 363.25 Cr | -11.26 % | -20 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.52 | Rs. 10.39 | Rs. 9.22 | -11.26 % | -19.97 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sun TV Network Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -10.35 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -11.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -2.7 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 14.75 %. Operating profit, while down -24.58 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -17.81 %, 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 -10.13 %, but a shrinkage of -4.16 % sequentially. Other income fell by -15.05 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 4.74 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -12.22 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 94.05 %. Depreciation costs fell by -42.09 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -1.71 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -22.55 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -7.67 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -2.3 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.39 %. Net profit fell by -20 % year-on-year but witnessed a -11.26 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -19.97 % but a quarterly fall of -11.26 %. In summary, Sun TV Network 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. 923.15 Cr | Rs. 934.54 Cr | Rs. 827.562 Cr | -11.45 % | -10.35 % |
Expenses | Rs. 333.83 Cr | Rs. 393.72 Cr | Rs. 383.08 Cr | -2.7 % | + 14.75 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 589.32 Cr | Rs. 540.82 Cr | Rs. 444.48 Cr | -17.81 % | -24.58 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 454.09 Cr | Rs. 409.32 Cr | Rs. 363.25 Cr | -11.26 % | -20 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.52 | Rs. 10.39 | Rs. 9.22 | -11.26 % | -19.97 % |
In reviewing Sun TV Network Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -10.35 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -11.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 14.75 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -2.7 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -24.58 % annually, and saw a -17.81 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -20 %, and experienced a -11.26 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -19.97 % annually, however dipped by -11.26 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sun TV Network 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.