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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 10.51 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 4.83 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -5.42 %, Marginal decrease of -0.52% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Ambika Cotton Mills Ltd.. Profit dropped by -11.25 % Year to Year, Ambika Cotton Mills Ltd.’s profitability increased by 23.58 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -11.27 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 23.57 % 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. 186.22 Cr | Rs. 196.31 Cr | Rs. 205.79 Cr | + 4.83 % | + 10.51 % |
Expenses | Rs. 154.93 Cr | Rs. 169 Cr | Rs. 175.42 Cr | + 3.8 % | + 13.23 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 31.29 Cr | Rs. 27.31 Cr | Rs. 30.37 Cr | + 11.2 % | -2.94 % |
OPM % | 16.8 % | 13.91 % | 14.76 % | + 0.85 % | -2.04 % |
Other Income | Rs. 4.06 Cr | Rs. 3.86 Cr | Rs. 3.84 Cr | -0.52 % | -5.42 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.01 Cr | Rs. 6.13 Cr | Rs. 5.13 Cr | -16.31 % | + 70.43 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 7.49 Cr | Rs. 6.84 Cr | Rs. 7.23 Cr | + 5.7 % | -3.47 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 24.85 Cr | Rs. 18.2 Cr | Rs. 21.85 Cr | + 20.05 % | -12.07 % |
Tax % | 27.04 % | 28.46 % | 26.36 % | -2.1 % | -0.68 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 18.13 Cr | Rs. 13.02 Cr | Rs. 16.09 Cr | + 23.58 % | -11.25 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 31.67 | Rs. 22.74 | Rs. 28.1 | + 23.57 % | -11.27 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ambika Cotton Mills Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 10.51 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 4.83 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.8 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 13.23 %. Operating profit, while down -2.94 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 11.2 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -2.04 %, but an expansion of 0.85 % sequentially. Other income fell by -0.52 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -5.42 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -16.31 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 70.43 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.7 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -3.47 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -12.07 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 20.05 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.68 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -2.1 %. Net profit fell by -11.25 % year-on-year but experienced a 23.58 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -11.27 % but a quarterly rise of 23.57 %. In summary, Ambika Cotton Mills 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. 186.22 Cr | Rs. 196.31 Cr | Rs. 205.79 Cr | + 4.83 % | + 10.51 % |
Expenses | Rs. 154.93 Cr | Rs. 169 Cr | Rs. 175.42 Cr | + 3.8 % | + 13.23 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 31.29 Cr | Rs. 27.31 Cr | Rs. 30.37 Cr | + 11.2 % | -2.94 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 18.13 Cr | Rs. 13.02 Cr | Rs. 16.09 Cr | + 23.58 % | -11.25 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 31.67 | Rs. 22.74 | Rs. 28.1 | + 23.57 % | -11.27 % |
In reviewing Ambika Cotton Mills Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 10.51 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 4.83 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 13.23 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.8 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -2.94 % annually, and saw a 11.2 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -11.25 %, and experienced a 23.58 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -11.27 % annually, however rose by 23.57 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ambika Cotton Mills Ltd. faces strong annual decline 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.