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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -6.94 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 1.03 %.
- 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 100 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 150%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Akar Auto Industries Limited. Profit dropped by -65.66 % Year to Year, Akar Auto Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -50 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -65.64 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -50 % 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. 101.68 Cr | Rs. 93.661 Cr | Rs. 94.623 Cr | + 1.03 % | -6.94 % |
Expenses | Rs. 94.89 Cr | Rs. 87.2 Cr | Rs. 87.92 Cr | + 0.83 % | -7.35 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 6.79 Cr | Rs. 6.46 Cr | Rs. 6.7 Cr | + 3.72 % | -1.33 % |
OPM % | 6.68 % | 6.9 % | 7.08 % | + 0.18 % | + 0.4 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.04 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | + 150 % | + 100 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.29 Cr | Rs. 2.78 Cr | Rs. 3.71 Cr | + 33.45 % | + 12.77 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.05 Cr | Rs. 1.07 Cr | Rs. 1.12 Cr | + 4.67 % | + 6.67 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 2.5 Cr | Rs. 2.65 Cr | Rs. 1.97 Cr | -25.66 % | -21.2 % |
Tax % | 11.19 % | 27.43 % | 51.44 % | + 24.01 % | + 40.25 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.79 Cr | Rs. 1.92 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | -50 % | -65.59 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.59 | Rs. 1.78 | Rs. 0.89 | -50 % | -65.64 % |
Today, we’re looking at Akar Auto Industries 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 -6.94 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 1.03 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 0.83 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -7.35 %. Operating profit, while down -1.33 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.72 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.4 %, but an expansion of 0.18 % sequentially. Other income rose by 150 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 100 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 33.45 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 12.77 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.67 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.67 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -21.2 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -25.66 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 40.25 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 24.01 %. Net profit fell by -65.59 % year-on-year but witnessed a -50 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -65.64 % but a quarterly fall of -50 %. In summary, Akar Auto Industries 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. 101.68 Cr | Rs. 93.661 Cr | Rs. 94.623 Cr | + 1.03 % | -6.94 % |
Expenses | Rs. 94.89 Cr | Rs. 87.2 Cr | Rs. 87.92 Cr | + 0.83 % | -7.35 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 6.79 Cr | Rs. 6.46 Cr | Rs. 6.7 Cr | + 3.72 % | -1.33 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.79 Cr | Rs. 1.92 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | -50 % | -65.59 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.59 | Rs. 1.78 | Rs. 0.89 | -50 % | -65.64 % |
In reviewing Akar Auto Industries Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -6.94 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 1.03 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -7.35 % compared to the previous year, with a 0.83 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -1.33 % annually, and saw a 3.72 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -65.59 %, and experienced a -50 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -65.64 % annually, however dipped by -50 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Akar Auto Industries 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.