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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 30.22 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -4.79 %. 🔹 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 129.63 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 30.97%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Universal Cables Limited. Profit dropped by -12.62 % Year to Year, Universal Cables Limited’s profitability dropped by -48.66 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -12.81 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -48.81 % 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. 466.541 Cr | Rs. 638.115 Cr | Rs. 607.538 Cr | -4.79 % | + 30.22 % |
Expenses | Rs. 425.84 Cr | Rs. 591 Cr | Rs. 572.94 Cr | -3.06 % | + 34.54 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 40.7 Cr | Rs. 47.12 Cr | Rs. 34.6 Cr | -26.57 % | -14.99 % |
OPM % | 8.72 % | 7.38 % | 5.7 % | -1.68 % | -3.02 % |
Other Income | Rs. 4.995 Cr | Rs. 8.758 Cr | Rs. 11.47 Cr | + 30.97 % | + 129.63 % |
Interest | Rs. 24.41 Cr | Rs. 25.88 Cr | Rs. 27.43 Cr | + 5.99 % | + 12.37 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 6.12 Cr | Rs. 6.82 Cr | Rs. 6.6 Cr | -3.23 % | + 7.84 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 15.17 Cr | Rs. 23.18 Cr | Rs. 12.04 Cr | -48.06 % | -20.63 % |
Tax % | 26.78 % | 18.44 % | 19.39 % | + 0.95 % | -7.39 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.11 Cr | Rs. 18.9 Cr | Rs. 9.7 Cr | -48.68 % | -12.69 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.2 | Rs. 5.45 | Rs. 2.79 | -48.81 % | -12.81 % |
Today, we’re looking at Universal Cables 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 30.22 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -4.79 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -3.06 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 34.54 %. Operating profit, while down -14.99 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -26.57 %, 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 -3.02 %, but a shrinkage of -1.68 % sequentially. Other income rose by 30.97 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 129.63 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 5.99 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 12.37 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.23 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.84 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -20.63 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -48.06 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -7.39 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.95 %. Net profit fell by -12.69 % year-on-year but witnessed a -48.68 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -12.81 % but a quarterly fall of -48.81 %. In summary, Universal Cables 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. 466.541 Cr | Rs. 638.115 Cr | Rs. 607.538 Cr | -4.79 % | + 30.22 % |
Expenses | Rs. 425.84 Cr | Rs. 591 Cr | Rs. 572.94 Cr | -3.06 % | + 34.54 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 40.7 Cr | Rs. 47.12 Cr | Rs. 34.6 Cr | -26.57 % | -14.99 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.11 Cr | Rs. 18.9 Cr | Rs. 9.7 Cr | -48.68 % | -12.69 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.2 | Rs. 5.45 | Rs. 2.79 | -48.81 % | -12.81 % |
In reviewing Universal Cables Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 30.22 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -4.79 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 34.54 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -3.06 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -14.99 % annually, and saw a -26.57 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -12.69 %, and experienced a -48.68 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -12.81 % annually, however dipped by -48.81 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Universal Cables 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.