Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: decrease in net sales/revenue by -6.21 %.
- 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 7360 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 1595.45%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Andhra Cement Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -101.67 % Year to Year, Andhra Cement Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -11.37 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -103.80 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -11.3 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 97.92 Cr | Rs. 91.84 Cr | -6.21 % | + 6.1 % |
| Expenses | Rs. -37.08 Cr | Rs. 93.34 Cr | Rs. 96.44 Cr | + 3.32 % | + 360.09 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 37.08 Cr | Rs. 4.58 Cr | Rs. -4.6 Cr | -200.44 % | -112.41 % |
| OPM % | 0 % | 4.68 % | -5.01 % | -9.69 % | -5.01 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.44 Cr | Rs. 7.46 Cr | + 1595.45 % | + 7360 % |
| Interest | Rs. 109.64 Cr | Rs. 20 Cr | Rs. 17.61 Cr | -11.95 % | -83.94 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 11.8 Cr | Rs. 15.59 Cr | Rs. 14.92 Cr | -4.3 % | + 26.44 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. -84.26 Cr | Rs. -30.57 Cr | Rs. -29.67 Cr | + 2.94 % | + 64.79 % |
| Tax % | 6.24 % | -30.68 % | -36.7 % | -6.02 % | -42.94 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 1122.01 Cr | Rs. -21.19 Cr | Rs. -18.78 Cr | + 11.37 % | -101.67 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 53.64 | Rs. -2.3 | Rs. -2.04 | + 11.3 % | -103.8 % |
Today, we’re looking at Andhra Cement 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 6.1 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -6.21 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.32 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 360.09 %. Operating profit, while down -112.41 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -200.44 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -5.01 %, but a shrinkage of -9.69 % sequentially. Other income rose by 1595.45 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 7360 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -11.95 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -83.94 %. Depreciation costs fell by -4.3 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 26.44 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 64.79 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 2.94 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -42.94 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -6.02 %. Net profit fell by -101.67 % year-on-year but experienced a 11.37 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -103.8 % but a quarterly rise of 11.3 %. In summary, Andhra Cement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 97.92 Cr | Rs. 91.84 Cr | -6.21 % | + 6.1 % |
| Expenses | Rs. -37.08 Cr | Rs. 93.34 Cr | Rs. 96.44 Cr | + 3.32 % | + 360.09 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 37.08 Cr | Rs. 4.58 Cr | Rs. -4.6 Cr | -200.44 % | -112.41 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 1122.01 Cr | Rs. -21.19 Cr | Rs. -18.78 Cr | + 11.37 % | -101.67 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 53.64 | Rs. -2.3 | Rs. -2.04 | + 11.3 % | -103.8 % |
In reviewing Andhra Cement Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 6.1 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -6.21 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 360.09 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.32 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -112.41 % annually, and saw a -200.44 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -101.67 %, and experienced a 11.37 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -103.8 % annually, however rose by 11.3 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Andhra Cement 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.
