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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 57.98% in the past year Substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 12.83%.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -43.06% Marginal decrease of -34.9% in other income during this quarter
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Anant Raj Limited. Notable increase of 73.43% in net profit Year to YearAnant Raj Limited’s profitability increased by 17.61% in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 57.24% Year to Year.EPS increased by 7.66%. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 280.15 Cr | Rs. 392.27 Cr | Rs. 442.59 Cr | + 12.83% | + 57.98% |
| Expenses | Rs. 206.48 Cr | Rs. 302.19 Cr | Rs. 338.24 Cr | + 11.93% | + 63.81% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 73.67 Cr | Rs. 90.08 Cr | Rs. 104.35 Cr | + 15.84% | + 41.65% |
| OPM % | 26.3 % | 22.96 % | 23.58 % | + 0.62% | -2.72% |
| Other Income | Rs. 11.89 Cr | Rs. 10.4 Cr | Rs. 6.77 Cr | -34.9% | -43.06% |
| Interest | Rs. 10.48 Cr | Rs. 7.7 Cr | Rs. 11.41 Cr | + 48.18% | + 8.87% |
| Depreciation | Rs. 4.21 Cr | Rs. 4.83 Cr | Rs. 4.81 Cr | -0.41% | + 14.25% |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 70.87 Cr | Rs. 87.95 Cr | Rs. 94.9 Cr | + 7.9% | + 33.91% |
| Tax % | 32.64 % | 19.14 % | 11.04 % | -8.1% | -21.6% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 48.44 Cr | Rs. 71.43 Cr | Rs. 84.01 Cr | + 17.61% | + 73.43% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.52 | Rs. 2.22 | Rs. 2.39 | + 7.66% | + 57.24% |
Today, we’re looking at Anant Raj 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 57.98%. However, it did see a marginal increase of 12.83% from the previous quarter.Expenses ticked up slightly by 11.93% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 63.81%. Operating profit, while up 41.65% compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 15.84%, 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 -2.72%, but an expansion of 0.62% sequentially. Other income fell by -34.9% compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -43.06%. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 48.18% from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 8.87%. Depreciation costs fell by -0.41% quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 14.25%. Profit before tax grew annually by 33.91% but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 7.9%.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -21.6% compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -8.1%. Net profit rose by 73.43% year-on-year but experienced a 17.61% expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 57.24% but a quarterly rise of 7.66%. In summary, Anant Raj 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. 280.15 Cr | Rs. 392.27 Cr | Rs. 442.59 Cr | + 12.83% | + 57.98% |
| Expenses | Rs. 206.48 Cr | Rs. 302.19 Cr | Rs. 338.24 Cr | + 11.93% | + 63.81% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 73.67 Cr | Rs. 90.08 Cr | Rs. 104.35 Cr | + 15.84% | + 41.65% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 48.44 Cr | Rs. 71.43 Cr | Rs. 84.01 Cr | + 17.61% | + 73.43% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.52 | Rs. 2.22 | Rs. 2.39 | + 7.66% | + 57.24% |
In reviewing Anant Raj Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.62% year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 12.83% from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 63.81% compared to the previous year, with a 11.93% increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 41.65% annually, and saw a 15.84% increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 73.43%, and experienced a 17.61% increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 57.24% annually, however rose by 7.66% compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Anant Raj 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.
