Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 0.45 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 14.27 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -152.63 %, Marginal decrease of -433.33% in other income during this quarter
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Aarti Surfactants Limited. Profit dropped by -0.87 % Year to Year, Aarti Surfactants Limited’s profitability dropped by -30.39 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -5.53 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -31 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 157.843 Cr | Rs. 138.75 Cr | Rs. 158.549 Cr | + 14.27 % | + 0.45 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 143.94 Cr | Rs. 122.02 Cr | Rs. 144.21 Cr | + 18.19 % | + 0.19 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 13.9 Cr | Rs. 16.73 Cr | Rs. 14.34 Cr | -14.29 % | + 3.17 % |
| OPM % | 8.81 % | 12.06 % | 9.04 % | -3.02 % | + 0.23 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.19 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. -0.1 Cr | -433.33 % | -152.63 % |
| Interest | Rs. 3.91 Cr | Rs. 3.65 Cr | Rs. 3.41 Cr | -6.58 % | -12.79 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 3.93 Cr | Rs. 4.02 Cr | Rs. 4.21 Cr | + 4.73 % | + 7.12 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 6.25 Cr | Rs. 9.09 Cr | Rs. 6.62 Cr | -27.17 % | + 5.92 % |
| Tax % | 25.48 % | 26.45 % | 29.11 % | + 2.66 % | + 3.63 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 4.69 Cr | Rs. 6.68 Cr | Rs. 4.65 Cr | -30.39 % | -0.85 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.15 | Rs. 8.42 | Rs. 5.81 | -31 % | -5.53 % |
Today, we’re looking at Aarti Surfactants 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 0.45 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 14.27 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 18.19 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.19 %. Operating profit, while up 3.17 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -14.29 %, 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 0.23 %, but a shrinkage of -3.02 % sequentially. Other income fell by -433.33 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -152.63 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -6.58 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -12.79 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.73 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.12 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 5.92 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -27.17 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 3.63 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.66 %. Net profit fell by -0.85 % year-on-year but witnessed a -30.39 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -5.53 % but a quarterly fall of -31 %. In summary, Aarti Surfactants 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 157.843 Cr | Rs. 138.75 Cr | Rs. 158.549 Cr | + 14.27 % | + 0.45 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 143.94 Cr | Rs. 122.02 Cr | Rs. 144.21 Cr | + 18.19 % | + 0.19 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 13.9 Cr | Rs. 16.73 Cr | Rs. 14.34 Cr | -14.29 % | + 3.17 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 4.69 Cr | Rs. 6.68 Cr | Rs. 4.65 Cr | -30.39 % | -0.85 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.15 | Rs. 8.42 | Rs. 5.81 | -31 % | -5.53 % |
In reviewing Aarti Surfactants Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 0.45 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 14.27 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.19 % compared to the previous year, with a 18.19 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 3.17 % annually, and saw a -14.29 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -0.85 %, and experienced a -30.39 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -5.53 % annually, however dipped by -31 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Aarti Surfactants 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.
