Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 31.34 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 3.54 %.
- 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 3.52 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 90.91%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Alicon Castalloy Limited. Notable increase of 111.72 % in net profit Year to Year, Alicon Castalloy Limited’s profitability increased by 22.7 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 111.79 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 22.71 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 319.251 Cr | Rs. 404.97 Cr | Rs. 419.302 Cr | + 3.54 % | + 31.34 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 287.53 Cr | Rs. 352.77 Cr | Rs. 361.7 Cr | + 2.53 % | + 25.8 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 31.72 Cr | Rs. 52.2 Cr | Rs. 57.6 Cr | + 10.34 % | + 81.59 % |
| OPM % | 9.94 % | 12.89 % | 13.74 % | + 0.85 % | + 3.8 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 1.42 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | Rs. 1.47 Cr | + 90.91 % | + 3.52 % |
| Interest | Rs. 8.56 Cr | Rs. 10.24 Cr | Rs. 10.84 Cr | + 5.86 % | + 26.64 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 16.69 Cr | Rs. 20.12 Cr | Rs. 20.85 Cr | + 3.63 % | + 24.93 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 7.89 Cr | Rs. 22.61 Cr | Rs. 27.38 Cr | + 21.1 % | + 247.02 % |
| Tax % | 22.93 % | 25.98 % | 25 % | -0.98 % | + 2.07 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 9.7 Cr | Rs. 16.74 Cr | Rs. 20.54 Cr | + 22.7 % | + 111.75 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.02 | Rs. 10.39 | Rs. 12.75 | + 22.71 % | + 111.79 % |
Today, we’re looking at Alicon Castalloy 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 31.34 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 3.54 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.53 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 25.8 %. Operating profit, while up 81.59 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 10.34 %, 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 3.8 %, but an expansion of 0.85 % sequentially. Other income rose by 90.91 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 3.52 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 5.86 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 26.64 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.63 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 24.93 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 247.02 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 21.1 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.07 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.98 %. Net profit rose by 111.75 % year-on-year but experienced a 22.7 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 111.79 % but a quarterly rise of 22.71 %. In summary, Alicon Castalloy 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. 319.251 Cr | Rs. 404.97 Cr | Rs. 419.302 Cr | + 3.54 % | + 31.34 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 287.53 Cr | Rs. 352.77 Cr | Rs. 361.7 Cr | + 2.53 % | + 25.8 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 31.72 Cr | Rs. 52.2 Cr | Rs. 57.6 Cr | + 10.34 % | + 81.59 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 9.7 Cr | Rs. 16.74 Cr | Rs. 20.54 Cr | + 22.7 % | + 111.75 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.02 | Rs. 10.39 | Rs. 12.75 | + 22.71 % | + 111.79 % |
In reviewing Alicon Castalloy Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 31.34 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 3.54 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 25.8 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.53 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 81.59 % annually, and saw a 10.34 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 111.75 %, and experienced a 22.7 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 111.79 % annually, however rose by 22.71 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Alicon Castalloy Limited 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.
