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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -19.7 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -18.9 %.
- 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 508.45 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 9.92%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for IKIO Lighting Limited. Profit dropped by -31.35 % Year to Year, IKIO Lighting Limited’s profitability dropped by -49.76 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -40.38 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -50.39 % 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. 118.044 Cr | Rs. 116.887 Cr | Rs. 94.791 Cr | -18.9 % | -19.7 % |
Expenses | Rs. 91.99 Cr | Rs. 90.59 Cr | Rs. 77.84 Cr | -14.07 % | -15.38 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 26.05 Cr | Rs. 26.3 Cr | Rs. 16.95 Cr | -35.55 % | -34.93 % |
OPM % | 22.07 % | 22.5 % | 17.88 % | -4.62 % | -4.19 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.71 Cr | Rs. 3.93 Cr | Rs. 4.32 Cr | + 9.92 % | + 508.45 % |
Interest | Rs. 6.34 Cr | Rs. 2.92 Cr | Rs. 2.45 Cr | -16.1 % | -61.36 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.7 Cr | Rs. 2.5 Cr | Rs. 3.85 Cr | + 54 % | + 42.59 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 17.72 Cr | Rs. 24.81 Cr | Rs. 14.97 Cr | -39.66 % | -15.52 % |
Tax % | 21.75 % | 23.59 % | 36.36 % | + 12.77 % | + 14.61 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 13.87 Cr | Rs. 18.96 Cr | Rs. 9.52 Cr | -49.79 % | -31.36 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.13 | Rs. 2.56 | Rs. 1.27 | -50.39 % | -40.38 % |
Today, we’re looking at IKIO Lighting 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 -19.7 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -18.9 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -14.07 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -15.38 %. Operating profit, while down -34.93 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -35.55 %, 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 -4.19 %, but a shrinkage of -4.62 % sequentially. Other income rose by 9.92 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 508.45 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -16.1 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -61.36 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 54 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 42.59 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -15.52 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -39.66 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 14.61 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 12.77 %. Net profit fell by -31.36 % year-on-year but witnessed a -49.79 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -40.38 % but a quarterly fall of -50.39 %. In summary, IKIO Lighting 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. 118.044 Cr | Rs. 116.887 Cr | Rs. 94.791 Cr | -18.9 % | -19.7 % |
Expenses | Rs. 91.99 Cr | Rs. 90.59 Cr | Rs. 77.84 Cr | -14.07 % | -15.38 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 26.05 Cr | Rs. 26.3 Cr | Rs. 16.95 Cr | -35.55 % | -34.93 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 13.87 Cr | Rs. 18.96 Cr | Rs. 9.52 Cr | -49.79 % | -31.36 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.13 | Rs. 2.56 | Rs. 1.27 | -50.39 % | -40.38 % |
In reviewing IKIO Lighting Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -19.7 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -18.9 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -15.38 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -14.07 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -34.93 % annually, and saw a -35.55 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -31.36 %, and experienced a -49.79 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -40.38 % annually, however dipped by -50.39 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while IKIO Lighting 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.