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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 -3.15 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 14.38 %. 🔹 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 2.67 %. Marginal decrease of -38.46% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Indigo Paints Limited. Profit dropped by -4.53 % Year to Year, Indigo Paints Limited’s profitability increased by 61.08 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -3.32 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 58.82 % 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. 353.768 Cr | Rs. 299.535 Cr | Rs. 342.617 Cr | + 14.38 % | -3.15 % |
Expenses | Rs. 291.53 Cr | Rs. 258.03 Cr | Rs. 285.42 Cr | + 10.62 % | -2.1 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 62.24 Cr | Rs. 41.51 Cr | Rs. 57.2 Cr | + 37.8 % | -8.1 % |
OPM % | 17.59 % | 13.86 % | 16.7 % | + 2.84 % | -0.89 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.066 Cr | Rs. 5.115 Cr | Rs. 3.148 Cr | -38.46 % | + 2.67 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.62 Cr | Rs. 0.71 Cr | Rs. 0.61 Cr | -14.08 % | -1.61 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 14.61 Cr | Rs. 15.36 Cr | Rs. 14.68 Cr | -4.43 % | + 0.48 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 50.08 Cr | Rs. 30.56 Cr | Rs. 45.06 Cr | + 47.45 % | -10.02 % |
Tax % | 25 % | 27.15 % | 20.42 % | -6.73 % | -4.58 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 37.55 Cr | Rs. 22.26 Cr | Rs. 35.85 Cr | + 61.05 % | -4.53 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.81 | Rs. 4.74 | Rs. 7.54 | + 59.07 % | -3.46 % |
Today, we’re looking at Indigo Paints 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 -3.15 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 14.38 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 10.62 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -2.1 %. Operating profit, while down -8.1 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 37.8 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.89 %, but an expansion of 2.84 % sequentially. Other income fell by -38.46 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 2.67 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -14.08 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -1.61 %. Depreciation costs fell by -4.43 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.48 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -10.02 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 47.45 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4.58 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -6.73 %. Net profit fell by -4.53 % year-on-year but experienced a 61.05 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -3.46 % but a quarterly rise of 59.07 %. In summary, Indigo Paints 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. 353.768 Cr | Rs. 299.535 Cr | Rs. 342.617 Cr | + 14.38 % | -3.15 % |
Expenses | Rs. 291.53 Cr | Rs. 258.03 Cr | Rs. 285.42 Cr | + 10.62 % | -2.1 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 62.24 Cr | Rs. 41.51 Cr | Rs. 57.2 Cr | + 37.8 % | -8.1 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 37.55 Cr | Rs. 22.26 Cr | Rs. 35.85 Cr | + 61.05 % | -4.53 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.81 | Rs. 4.74 | Rs. 7.54 | + 59.07 % | -3.46 % |
In reviewing Indigo Paints Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -3.15 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 14.38 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -2.1 % compared to the previous year, with a 10.62 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -8.1 % annually, and saw a 37.8 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -4.53 %, and experienced a 61.05 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -3.46 % annually, however rose by 59.07 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Indigo Paints 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.