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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’s sales declined by -31.72 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -28.44 %. 🔹 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 149.83 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 2209.8%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Hindustan Construction Company Limited. Profit dropped by -121.35 % Year to Year, Hindustan Construction Company Limited’s profitability dropped by -160.88 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -119.01 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -160.53 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1474.47 Cr | Rs. 1406.91 Cr | Rs. 1006.81 Cr | -28.44 % | -31.72 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1235.75 Cr | Rs. 1164.52 Cr | Rs. 1089.55 Cr | -6.44 % | -11.83 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 238.72 Cr | Rs. 242.39 Cr | Rs. -82.74 Cr | -134.14 % | -134.66 % |
| OPM % | 16.19 % | 17.23 % | -8.22 % | -25.45 % | -24.41 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 235.76 Cr | Rs. 25.5 Cr | Rs. 589 Cr | + 2209.8 % | + 149.83 % |
| Interest | Rs. 146.25 Cr | Rs. 159.22 Cr | Rs. 183.09 Cr | + 14.99 % | + 25.19 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 30.43 Cr | Rs. 26.35 Cr | Rs. 89.52 Cr | + 239.73 % | + 194.18 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 297.8 Cr | Rs. 82.32 Cr | Rs. 233.65 Cr | + 183.83 % | -21.54 % |
| Tax % | 26.59 % | 46.78 % | 95.33 % | + 48.55 % | + 68.74 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 182.3 Cr | Rs. 63.93 Cr | Rs. -38.92 Cr | -160.88 % | -121.35 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.21 | Rs. 0.38 | Rs. -0.23 | -160.53 % | -119.01 % |
Today, we’re looking at Hindustan Construction Company 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 -31.72 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -28.44 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -6.44 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -11.83 %. Operating profit, while down -134.66 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -134.14 %, 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 -24.41 %, but a shrinkage of -25.45 % sequentially. Other income rose by 2209.8 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 149.83 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 14.99 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 25.19 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 239.73 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 194.18 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -21.54 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 183.83 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 68.74 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 48.55 %. Net profit fell by -121.35 % year-on-year but witnessed a -160.88 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -119.01 % but a quarterly fall of -160.53 %. In summary, Hindustan Construction Company 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1474.47 Cr | Rs. 1406.91 Cr | Rs. 1006.81 Cr | -28.44 % | -31.72 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1235.75 Cr | Rs. 1164.52 Cr | Rs. 1089.55 Cr | -6.44 % | -11.83 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 238.72 Cr | Rs. 242.39 Cr | Rs. -82.74 Cr | -134.14 % | -134.66 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 182.3 Cr | Rs. 63.93 Cr | Rs. -38.92 Cr | -160.88 % | -121.35 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.21 | Rs. 0.38 | Rs. -0.23 | -160.53 % | -119.01 % |
In reviewing Hindustan Construction Company Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -31.72 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -28.44 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -11.83 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -6.44 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -134.66 % annually, and saw a -134.14 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -121.35 %, and experienced a -160.88 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -119.01 % annually, however dipped by -160.53 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Hindustan Construction Company 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.
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