Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 42.92 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 17.37 %.
- 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 49.21 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 42.42%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for ORIENTAL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED. Profit dropped by -154.54 % Year to Year, ORIENTAL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -65.07 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -147.65 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -69.4 % 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. 120.378 Cr | Rs. 146.58 Cr | Rs. 172.039 Cr | + 17.37 % | + 42.92 % |
Expenses | Rs. 125.93 Cr | Rs. 122.66 Cr | Rs. 159.35 Cr | + 29.91 % | + 26.54 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -5.55 Cr | Rs. 23.92 Cr | Rs. 12.69 Cr | -46.95 % | + 328.65 % |
OPM % | -4.61 % | 16.32 % | 7.38 % | -8.94 % | + 11.99 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.63 Cr | Rs. 0.66 Cr | Rs. 0.94 Cr | + 42.42 % | + 49.21 % |
Interest | Rs. 4.62 Cr | Rs. 5.08 Cr | Rs. 5.86 Cr | + 15.35 % | + 26.84 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.76 Cr | Rs. 2.32 Cr | Rs. 2.03 Cr | -12.5 % | + 15.34 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -11.3 Cr | Rs. 17.18 Cr | Rs. 5.74 Cr | -66.59 % | + 150.8 % |
Tax % | -29.07 % | 27.17 % | 23.9 % | -3.27 % | + 52.97 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -8.02 Cr | Rs. 12.51 Cr | Rs. 4.37 Cr | -65.07 % | + 154.49 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.49 | Rs. 2.32 | Rs. 0.71 | -69.4 % | + 147.65 % |
Today, we’re looking at ORIENTAL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 42.92 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 17.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 29.91 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 26.54 %. Operating profit, while up 328.65 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -46.95 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 11.99 %, but a shrinkage of -8.94 % sequentially. Other income rose by 42.42 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 49.21 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 15.35 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 26.84 %. Depreciation costs fell by -12.5 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 15.34 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 150.8 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -66.59 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 52.97 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -3.27 %. Net profit rose by 154.49 % year-on-year but witnessed a -65.07 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 147.65 % but a quarterly fall of -69.4 %. In summary, ORIENTAL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE 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. 120.378 Cr | Rs. 146.58 Cr | Rs. 172.039 Cr | + 17.37 % | + 42.92 % |
Expenses | Rs. 125.93 Cr | Rs. 122.66 Cr | Rs. 159.35 Cr | + 29.91 % | + 26.54 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -5.55 Cr | Rs. 23.92 Cr | Rs. 12.69 Cr | -46.95 % | + 328.65 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -8.02 Cr | Rs. 12.51 Cr | Rs. 4.37 Cr | -65.07 % | + 154.49 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.49 | Rs. 2.32 | Rs. 0.71 | -69.4 % | + 147.65 % |
In reviewing ORIENTAL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 42.92 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 17.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 26.54 % compared to the previous year, with a 29.91 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 328.65 % annually, and saw a -46.95 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 154.49 %, and experienced a -65.07 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 147.65 % annually, however dipped by -69.4 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while ORIENTAL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.