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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 -0.39 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.24 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -35.04 %, Marginal decrease of -39.49% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for ASIAN STAR CO.LTD.. Profit dropped by -33.29 % Year to Year, ASIAN STAR CO.LTD.’s profitability dropped by -36.66 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -33.30 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -65 % 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. 690.956 Cr | Rs. 654.002 Cr | Rs. 688.246 Cr | + 5.24 % | -0.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 663.85 Cr | Rs. 627.66 Cr | Rs. 665.62 Cr | + 6.05 % | + 0.27 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 27.11 Cr | Rs. 26.34 Cr | Rs. 22.63 Cr | -14.09 % | -16.53 % |
OPM % | 3.92 % | 4.03 % | 3.29 % | -0.74 % | -0.63 % |
Other Income | Rs. 7.001 Cr | Rs. 7.516 Cr | Rs. 4.548 Cr | -39.49 % | -35.04 % |
Interest | Rs. 6.43 Cr | Rs. 8.85 Cr | Rs. 7.54 Cr | -14.8 % | + 17.26 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.93 Cr | Rs. 2.97 Cr | Rs. 3.05 Cr | + 2.69 % | + 4.1 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 24.75 Cr | Rs. 22.04 Cr | Rs. 16.59 Cr | -24.73 % | -32.97 % |
Tax % | 26.91 % | 13.85 % | 28.99 % | + 15.14 % | + 2.08 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 18.03 Cr | Rs. 18.99 Cr | Rs. 12.03 Cr | -36.65 % | -33.28 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.26 | Rs. 21.46 | Rs. 7.51 | -65 % | -33.3 % |
Today, we’re looking at ASIAN STAR CO.LTD.’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 -0.39 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.24 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 6.05 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.27 %. Operating profit, while down -16.53 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -14.09 %, 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 -0.63 %, but a shrinkage of -0.74 % sequentially. Other income fell by -39.49 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -35.04 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -14.8 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 17.26 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.69 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 4.1 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -32.97 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -24.73 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.08 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 15.14 %. Net profit fell by -33.28 % year-on-year but witnessed a -36.65 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -33.3 % but a quarterly fall of -65 %. In summary, ASIAN STAR CO.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. 690.956 Cr | Rs. 654.002 Cr | Rs. 688.246 Cr | + 5.24 % | -0.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 663.85 Cr | Rs. 627.66 Cr | Rs. 665.62 Cr | + 6.05 % | + 0.27 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 27.11 Cr | Rs. 26.34 Cr | Rs. 22.63 Cr | -14.09 % | -16.53 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 18.03 Cr | Rs. 18.99 Cr | Rs. 12.03 Cr | -36.65 % | -33.28 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.26 | Rs. 21.46 | Rs. 7.51 | -65 % | -33.3 % |
In reviewing ASIAN STAR CO.LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -0.39 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 5.24 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.27 % compared to the previous year, with a 6.05 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -16.53 % annually, and saw a -14.09 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -33.28 %, and experienced a -36.65 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -33.3 % annually, however dipped by -65 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while ASIAN STAR CO.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.