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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 12.68 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -12.15 %.
- 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 69.64 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 31.69%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Action Construction Equipment Limited. Notable increase of 24.58 % in net profit Year to Year, Action Construction Equipment Limited’s profitability dropped by -14.49 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 24.69 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -14.51 % 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. 651.61 Cr | Rs. 835.84 Cr | Rs. 734.26 Cr | -12.15 % | + 12.68 % |
Expenses | Rs. 569.96 Cr | Rs. 706.16 Cr | Rs. 635.63 Cr | -9.99 % | + 11.52 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 81.65 Cr | Rs. 129.68 Cr | Rs. 98.63 Cr | -23.94 % | + 20.8 % |
OPM % | 12.53 % | 15.51 % | 13.43 % | -2.08 % | + 0.9 % |
Other Income | Rs. 16.24 Cr | Rs. 20.92 Cr | Rs. 27.55 Cr | + 31.69 % | + 69.64 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.14 Cr | Rs. 10.7 Cr | Rs. 7.34 Cr | -31.4 % | + 133.76 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 5.21 Cr | Rs. 6.71 Cr | Rs. 6.85 Cr | + 2.09 % | + 31.48 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 89.54 Cr | Rs. 133.19 Cr | Rs. 111.99 Cr | -15.92 % | + 25.07 % |
Tax % | 24.54 % | 26.08 % | 24.83 % | -1.25 % | + 0.29 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 67.57 Cr | Rs. 98.45 Cr | Rs. 84.18 Cr | -14.49 % | + 24.58 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.67 | Rs. 8.27 | Rs. 7.07 | -14.51 % | + 24.69 % |
Today, we’re looking at Action Construction Equipment Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 12.68 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -12.15 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -9.99 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 11.52 %. Operating profit, while up 20.8 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -23.94 %, 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 0.9 %, but a shrinkage of -2.08 % sequentially. Other income rose by 31.69 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 69.64 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -31.4 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 133.76 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.09 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 31.48 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 25.07 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -15.92 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.29 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.25 %. Net profit rose by 24.58 % year-on-year but witnessed a -14.49 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 24.69 % but a quarterly fall of -14.51 %. In summary, Action Construction Equipment 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. 651.61 Cr | Rs. 835.84 Cr | Rs. 734.26 Cr | -12.15 % | + 12.68 % |
Expenses | Rs. 569.96 Cr | Rs. 706.16 Cr | Rs. 635.63 Cr | -9.99 % | + 11.52 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 81.65 Cr | Rs. 129.68 Cr | Rs. 98.63 Cr | -23.94 % | + 20.8 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 67.57 Cr | Rs. 98.45 Cr | Rs. 84.18 Cr | -14.49 % | + 24.58 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.67 | Rs. 8.27 | Rs. 7.07 | -14.51 % | + 24.69 % |
In reviewing Action Construction Equipment Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 12.68 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -12.15 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 11.52 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -9.99 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 20.8 % annually, and saw a -23.94 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 24.58 %, and experienced a -14.49 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 24.69 % annually, however dipped by -14.51 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Action Construction Equipment 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.