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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -36.8 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.77 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -18.33 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 6.52%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Aksh Optifibre Ltd.. Notable increase of 349.22 % in net profit Year to Year, Aksh Optifibre Ltd.’s profitability increased by 1334.89 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 346.99 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 1326.92 % 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. 79.566 Cr | Rs. 51.723 Cr | Rs. 50.288 Cr | -2.77 % | -36.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 67.04 Cr | Rs. 48.7 Cr | Rs. 51.04 Cr | + 4.8 % | -23.87 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 12.53 Cr | Rs. 3.02 Cr | Rs. -0.75 Cr | -124.83 % | -105.99 % |
OPM % | 15.75 % | 5.84 % | -1.49 % | -7.33 % | -17.24 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.6 Cr | Rs. 0.46 Cr | Rs. 0.49 Cr | + 6.52 % | -18.33 % |
Interest | Rs. 4.44 Cr | Rs. 3.38 Cr | Rs. 4.44 Cr | + 31.36 % | + 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 6.21 Cr | Rs. 5.45 Cr | Rs. 4.69 Cr | -13.94 % | -24.48 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 2.48 Cr | Rs. -5.35 Cr | Rs. -9.39 Cr | -75.51 % | -478.63 % |
Tax % | -20.78 % | -1.79 % | -11.83 % | -10.04 % | + 8.95 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -13.44 Cr | Rs. -4.21 Cr | Rs. -60.37 Cr | -1333.97 % | -349.18 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.83 | Rs. -0.26 | Rs. -3.71 | -1326.92 % | -346.99 % |
Today, we’re looking at Aksh Optifibre 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 -36.8 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.77 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 4.8 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -23.87 %. Operating profit, while down -105.99 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -124.83 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -17.24 %, but a shrinkage of -7.33 % sequentially. Other income rose by 6.52 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -18.33 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 31.36 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 0 %. Depreciation costs fell by -13.94 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -24.48 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -478.63 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -75.51 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 8.95 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -10.04 %. Net profit fell by -349.18 % year-on-year but witnessed a -1333.97 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -346.99 % but a quarterly fall of -1326.92 %. In summary, Aksh Optifibre 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. 79.566 Cr | Rs. 51.723 Cr | Rs. 50.288 Cr | -2.77 % | -36.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 67.04 Cr | Rs. 48.7 Cr | Rs. 51.04 Cr | + 4.8 % | -23.87 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 12.53 Cr | Rs. 3.02 Cr | Rs. -0.75 Cr | -124.83 % | -105.99 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -13.44 Cr | Rs. -4.21 Cr | Rs. -60.37 Cr | -1333.97 % | -349.18 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.83 | Rs. -0.26 | Rs. -3.71 | -1326.92 % | -346.99 % |
In reviewing Aksh Optifibre Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -36.8 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -2.77 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -23.87 % compared to the previous year, with a 4.8 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -105.99 % annually, and saw a -124.83 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -349.18 %, and experienced a -1333.97 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -346.99 % annually, however dipped by -1326.92 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Aksh Optifibre Ltd. 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.