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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 3.01 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 37.32 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -32.03 %, Marginal decrease of -69.99% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for WPIL Ltd. Profit dropped by -17.03 % Year to Year, WPIL Ltd’s profitability dropped by -87.68 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -10.74 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -81.51 % 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. 574.132 Cr | Rs. 430.681 Cr | Rs. 591.407 Cr | + 37.32 % | + 3.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 455.2 Cr | Rs. 360.74 Cr | Rs. 489.14 Cr | + 35.59 % | + 7.46 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 118.93 Cr | Rs. 69.94 Cr | Rs. 102.27 Cr | + 46.23 % | -14.01 % |
OPM % | 20.71 % | 16.24 % | 17.29 % | + 1.05 % | -3.42 % |
Other Income | Rs. 6.37 Cr | Rs. 14.43 Cr | Rs. 4.33 Cr | -69.99 % | -32.03 % |
Interest | Rs. 7.97 Cr | Rs. 9.33 Cr | Rs. 6.96 Cr | -25.4 % | -12.67 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 8.97 Cr | Rs. 7.67 Cr | Rs. 7.99 Cr | + 4.17 % | -10.93 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 108.36 Cr | Rs. 67.37 Cr | Rs. 91.65 Cr | + 36.04 % | -15.42 % |
Tax % | 27.1 % | 4.14 % | 26.34 % | + 22.2 % | -0.76 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 79.36 Cr | Rs. 534.58 Cr | Rs. 65.85 Cr | -87.68 % | -17.02 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 73.17 | Rs. 353.15 | Rs. 65.31 | -81.51 % | -10.74 % |
Today, we’re looking at WPIL Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 3.01 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 37.32 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 35.59 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 7.46 %. Operating profit, while down -14.01 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 46.23 %, 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 -3.42 %, but an expansion of 1.05 % sequentially. Other income fell by -69.99 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -32.03 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -25.4 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -12.67 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.17 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -10.93 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -15.42 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 36.04 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.76 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 22.2 %. Net profit fell by -17.02 % year-on-year but witnessed a -87.68 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -10.74 % but a quarterly fall of -81.51 %. In summary, WPIL 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. 574.132 Cr | Rs. 430.681 Cr | Rs. 591.407 Cr | + 37.32 % | + 3.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 455.2 Cr | Rs. 360.74 Cr | Rs. 489.14 Cr | + 35.59 % | + 7.46 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 118.93 Cr | Rs. 69.94 Cr | Rs. 102.27 Cr | + 46.23 % | -14.01 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 79.36 Cr | Rs. 534.58 Cr | Rs. 65.85 Cr | -87.68 % | -17.02 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 73.17 | Rs. 353.15 | Rs. 65.31 | -81.51 % | -10.74 % |
In reviewing WPIL Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 3.01 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 37.32 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 7.46 % compared to the previous year, with a 35.59 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -14.01 % annually, and saw a 46.23 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -17.02 %, and experienced a -87.68 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -10.74 % annually, however dipped by -81.51 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while WPIL Ltd 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.