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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -28.64 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -31.51 %.
- 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 12.23 %. Marginal decrease of -24.35% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Alok Industries Limited. Profit dropped by -8.52 % Year to Year, Alok Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -4.2 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -8.70 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -2.33 % 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. 1410.25 Cr | Rs. 1469.31 Cr | Rs. 1006.3 Cr | -31.51 % | -28.64 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1397.94 Cr | Rs. 1463.71 Cr | Rs. 985.55 Cr | -32.67 % | -29.5 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 12.31 Cr | Rs. 5.6 Cr | Rs. 20.75 Cr | + 270.54 % | + 68.56 % |
OPM % | 0.87 % | 0.38 % | 2.06 % | + 1.68 % | + 1.19 % |
Other Income | Rs. 5.15 Cr | Rs. 7.64 Cr | Rs. 5.78 Cr | -24.35 % | + 12.23 % |
Interest | Rs. 153.86 Cr | Rs. 156.08 Cr | Rs. 156.3 Cr | + 0.14 % | + 1.59 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 89.74 Cr | Rs. 77.19 Cr | Rs. 77.1 Cr | -0.12 % | -14.09 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -226.14 Cr | Rs. -220.03 Cr | Rs. -206.87 Cr | + 5.98 % | + 8.52 % |
Tax % | -0 % | -1.87 % | -0 % | + 1.87 % | 0 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -226.14 Cr | Rs. -215.93 Cr | Rs. -206.87 Cr | + 4.2 % | + 8.52 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.46 | Rs. -0.43 | Rs. -0.42 | + 2.33 % | + 8.7 % |
Today, we’re looking at Alok Industries Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -28.64 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -31.51 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -32.67 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -29.5 %. Operating profit, while up 68.56 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 270.54 %, 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 1.19 %, but an expansion of 1.68 % sequentially. Other income fell by -24.35 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 12.23 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0.14 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 1.59 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.12 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -14.09 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 8.52 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 5.98 %.
with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.87 %. Net profit rose by 8.52 % year-on-year but experienced a 4.2 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 8.7 % but a quarterly rise of 2.33 %. In summary, Alok 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. 1410.25 Cr | Rs. 1469.31 Cr | Rs. 1006.3 Cr | -31.51 % | -28.64 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1397.94 Cr | Rs. 1463.71 Cr | Rs. 985.55 Cr | -32.67 % | -29.5 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 12.31 Cr | Rs. 5.6 Cr | Rs. 20.75 Cr | + 270.54 % | + 68.56 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -226.14 Cr | Rs. -215.93 Cr | Rs. -206.87 Cr | + 4.2 % | + 8.52 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.46 | Rs. -0.43 | Rs. -0.42 | + 2.33 % | + 8.7 % |
In reviewing Alok Industries Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -28.64 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -31.51 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -29.5 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -32.67 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 68.56 % annually, and saw a 270.54 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 8.52 %, and experienced a 4.2 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 8.7 % annually, however rose by 2.33 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Alok Industries 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.