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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -12.58 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -6.16 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -14.29 %, Marginal decrease of -21.74% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sarthak Metals Limited. Profit dropped by -70.08 % Year to Year, Sarthak Metals Limited’s profitability increased by 0.23 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -69.74 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 0.79 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 80.822 Cr | Rs. 75.295 Cr | Rs. 70.654 Cr | -6.16 % | -12.58 % |
Expenses | Rs. 72.98 Cr | Rs. 72.84 Cr | Rs. 68.01 Cr | -6.63 % | -6.81 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 7.84 Cr | Rs. 2.46 Cr | Rs. 2.64 Cr | + 7.32 % | -66.33 % |
OPM % | 9.7 % | 3.27 % | 3.74 % | + 0.47 % | -5.96 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.63 Cr | Rs. 0.69 Cr | Rs. 0.54 Cr | -21.74 % | -14.29 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | Rs. 0.25 Cr | -24.24 % | + 25 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.44 Cr | Rs. 0.54 Cr | Rs. 0.63 Cr | + 16.67 % | + 43.18 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 7.83 Cr | Rs. 2.28 Cr | Rs. 2.3 Cr | + 0.88 % | -70.63 % |
Tax % | 26.06 % | 24.02 % | 25.13 % | + 1.11 % | -0.93 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.79 Cr | Rs. 1.73 Cr | Rs. 1.73 Cr | + 0 % | -70.12 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.23 | Rs. 1.27 | Rs. 1.28 | + 0.79 % | -69.74 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sarthak Metals Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -12.58 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -6.16 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -6.63 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -6.81 %. Operating profit, while down -66.33 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.32 %, 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 -5.96 %, but an expansion of 0.47 % sequentially. Other income fell by -21.74 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -14.29 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -24.24 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 25 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 16.67 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 43.18 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -70.63 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 0.88 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.93 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.11 %. Net profit fell by -70.12 % year-on-year but experienced a 0 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -69.74 % but a quarterly rise of 0.79 %. In summary, Sarthak Metals 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. 80.822 Cr | Rs. 75.295 Cr | Rs. 70.654 Cr | -6.16 % | -12.58 % |
Expenses | Rs. 72.98 Cr | Rs. 72.84 Cr | Rs. 68.01 Cr | -6.63 % | -6.81 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 7.84 Cr | Rs. 2.46 Cr | Rs. 2.64 Cr | + 7.32 % | -66.33 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.79 Cr | Rs. 1.73 Cr | Rs. 1.73 Cr | + 0 % | -70.12 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.23 | Rs. 1.27 | Rs. 1.28 | + 0.79 % | -69.74 % |
In reviewing Sarthak Metals Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -12.58 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -6.16 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -6.81 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -6.63 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -66.33 % annually, and saw a 7.32 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -70.12 %, and experienced a 0 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -69.74 % annually, however rose by 0.79 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sarthak Metals Limited 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.