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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 16.96 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -10.06 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -127.17 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 66.67%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for STOVE KRAFT LIMITED. Profit dropped by -144.27 % Year to Year, STOVE KRAFT LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -60.67 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -143.96 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -60.78 % 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. 278.055 Cr | Rs. 361.593 Cr | Rs. 325.225 Cr | -10.06 % | + 16.96 % |
Expenses | Rs. 272.16 Cr | Rs. 331.5 Cr | Rs. 300.43 Cr | -9.37 % | + 10.39 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.89 Cr | Rs. 30.09 Cr | Rs. 24.8 Cr | -17.58 % | + 321.05 % |
OPM % | 2.12 % | 8.32 % | 7.63 % | -0.69 % | + 5.51 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.73 Cr | Rs. -1.41 Cr | Rs. -0.47 Cr | + 66.67 % | -127.17 % |
Interest | Rs. 6.16 Cr | Rs. 5.91 Cr | Rs. 7.52 Cr | + 27.24 % | + 22.08 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 9.43 Cr | Rs. 12.86 Cr | Rs. 14.57 Cr | + 13.3 % | + 54.51 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -7.97 Cr | Rs. 9.91 Cr | Rs. 2.24 Cr | -77.4 % | + 128.11 % |
Tax % | -24.65 % | 31.87 % | 19.15 % | -12.72 % | + 43.8 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -6 Cr | Rs. 6.76 Cr | Rs. 2.66 Cr | -60.65 % | + 144.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.82 | Rs. 2.04 | Rs. 0.8 | -60.78 % | + 143.96 % |
Today, we’re looking at STOVE KRAFT 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 16.96 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -10.06 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -9.37 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 10.39 %. Operating profit, while up 321.05 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -17.58 %, 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 5.51 %, but a shrinkage of -0.69 % sequentially. Other income rose by 66.67 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -127.17 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 27.24 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 22.08 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 13.3 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 54.51 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 128.11 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -77.4 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 43.8 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -12.72 %. Net profit rose by 144.33 % year-on-year but witnessed a -60.65 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 143.96 % but a quarterly fall of -60.78 %. In summary, STOVE KRAFT 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. 278.055 Cr | Rs. 361.593 Cr | Rs. 325.225 Cr | -10.06 % | + 16.96 % |
Expenses | Rs. 272.16 Cr | Rs. 331.5 Cr | Rs. 300.43 Cr | -9.37 % | + 10.39 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.89 Cr | Rs. 30.09 Cr | Rs. 24.8 Cr | -17.58 % | + 321.05 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -6 Cr | Rs. 6.76 Cr | Rs. 2.66 Cr | -60.65 % | + 144.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.82 | Rs. 2.04 | Rs. 0.8 | -60.78 % | + 143.96 % |
In reviewing STOVE KRAFT LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 16.96 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -10.06 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 10.39 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -9.37 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 321.05 % annually, and saw a -17.58 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 144.33 %, and experienced a -60.65 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 143.96 % annually, however dipped by -60.78 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while STOVE KRAFT 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.