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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -29.18 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 6.75 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -85 %, Marginal decrease of -73.53% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Simplex Castings Ltd.. Profit dropped by -215.61 % Year to Year, Simplex Castings Ltd.’s profitability increased by 162.29 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -215.17 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 162.82 % 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. 44.439 Cr | Rs. 29.481 Cr | Rs. 31.472 Cr | + 6.75 % | -29.18 % |
Expenses | Rs. 41.47 Cr | Rs. 25.63 Cr | Rs. 27.71 Cr | + 8.12 % | -33.18 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.97 Cr | Rs. 3.85 Cr | Rs. 3.76 Cr | -2.34 % | + 26.6 % |
OPM % | 6.68 % | 13.06 % | 11.95 % | -1.11 % | + 5.27 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.6 Cr | Rs. 0.34 Cr | Rs. 0.09 Cr | -73.53 % | -85 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.26 Cr | Rs. 2.44 Cr | Rs. 1.92 Cr | -21.31 % | -15.04 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.79 Cr | Rs. 1.12 Cr | Rs. 1.11 Cr | -0.89 % | + 40.51 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.52 Cr | Rs. 0.63 Cr | Rs. 0.82 Cr | + 30.16 % | + 57.69 % |
Tax % | 308.22 % | 24.17 % | 16.95 % | -7.22 % | -291.27 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.09 Cr | Rs. 0.48 Cr | Rs. 1.26 Cr | + 162.5 % | + 215.6 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.78 | Rs. 0.78 | Rs. 2.05 | + 162.82 % | + 215.17 % |
Today, we’re looking at Simplex Castings Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -29.18 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 6.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 8.12 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -33.18 %. Operating profit, while up 26.6 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -2.34 %, 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 5.27 %, but a shrinkage of -1.11 % sequentially. Other income fell by -73.53 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -85 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -21.31 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -15.04 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.89 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 40.51 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 57.69 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 30.16 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -291.27 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -7.22 %. Net profit rose by 215.6 % year-on-year but experienced a 162.5 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 215.17 % but a quarterly rise of 162.82 %. In summary, Simplex Castings 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. 44.439 Cr | Rs. 29.481 Cr | Rs. 31.472 Cr | + 6.75 % | -29.18 % |
Expenses | Rs. 41.47 Cr | Rs. 25.63 Cr | Rs. 27.71 Cr | + 8.12 % | -33.18 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.97 Cr | Rs. 3.85 Cr | Rs. 3.76 Cr | -2.34 % | + 26.6 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.09 Cr | Rs. 0.48 Cr | Rs. 1.26 Cr | + 162.5 % | + 215.6 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.78 | Rs. 0.78 | Rs. 2.05 | + 162.82 % | + 215.17 % |
In reviewing Simplex Castings Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -29.18 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 6.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -33.18 % compared to the previous year, with a 8.12 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 26.6 % annually, and saw a -2.34 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 215.6 %, and experienced a 162.5 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 215.17 % annually, however rose by 162.82 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Simplex Castings Ltd. exhibits strong annual growth 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.