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Highlights
🔹 The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -20.4 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -22.03 %. 🔹 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 63.47 %. Marginal decrease of -4.68% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Ambika Cotton Mills Limited. Notable increase of 9.68 % in net profit Year to Year, Ambika Cotton Mills Limited’s profitability increased by 1.49 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 9.72 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 1.51 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 196.31 Cr | Rs. 200.41 Cr | Rs. 156.26 Cr | -22.03 % | -20.4 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 169 Cr | Rs. 177.01 Cr | Rs. 133.81 Cr | -24.41 % | -20.82 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 27.31 Cr | Rs. 23.4 Cr | Rs. 22.45 Cr | -4.06 % | -17.8 % |
| OPM % | 13.91 % | 11.68 % | 14.37 % | + 2.69 % | + 0.46 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 3.86 Cr | Rs. 6.62 Cr | Rs. 6.31 Cr | -4.68 % | + 63.47 % |
| Interest | Rs. 6.13 Cr | Rs. 4.59 Cr | Rs. 3.47 Cr | -24.4 % | -43.39 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 6.84 Cr | Rs. 5.49 Cr | Rs. 5.68 Cr | + 3.46 % | -16.96 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 18.2 Cr | Rs. 19.94 Cr | Rs. 19.61 Cr | -1.65 % | + 7.75 % |
| Tax % | 28.46 % | 29.44 % | 27.18 % | -2.26 % | -1.28 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 13.02 Cr | Rs. 14.07 Cr | Rs. 14.28 Cr | + 1.49 % | + 9.68 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 22.74 | Rs. 24.58 | Rs. 24.95 | + 1.51 % | + 9.72 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ambika Cotton Mills Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -20.4 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -22.03 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -24.41 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -20.82 %. Operating profit, while down -17.8 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -4.06 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.46 %, but an expansion of 2.69 % sequentially. Other income fell by -4.68 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 63.47 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -24.4 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -43.39 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.46 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -16.96 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 7.75 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -1.65 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.28 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -2.26 %. Net profit rose by 9.68 % year-on-year but experienced a 1.49 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 9.72 % but a quarterly rise of 1.51 %. In summary, Ambika Cotton Mills 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. 196.31 Cr | Rs. 200.41 Cr | Rs. 156.26 Cr | -22.03 % | -20.4 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 169 Cr | Rs. 177.01 Cr | Rs. 133.81 Cr | -24.41 % | -20.82 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 27.31 Cr | Rs. 23.4 Cr | Rs. 22.45 Cr | -4.06 % | -17.8 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 13.02 Cr | Rs. 14.07 Cr | Rs. 14.28 Cr | + 1.49 % | + 9.68 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 22.74 | Rs. 24.58 | Rs. 24.95 | + 1.51 % | + 9.72 % |
In reviewing Ambika Cotton Mills Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -20.4 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -22.03 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -20.82 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -24.41 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -17.8 % annually, and saw a -4.06 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 9.68 %, and experienced a 1.49 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 9.72 % annually, however rose by 1.51 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ambika Cotton Mills 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.
