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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 380.23 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -30.98 %.
- 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 1166.67 %. Marginal decrease of -38.87% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Andhra Cements Limited. Profit dropped by -4.34 % Year to Year, Andhra Cements Limited’s profitability increased by 25.61 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -4.48 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 25.49 % 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. 13.2 Cr | Rs. 91.84 Cr | Rs. 63.39 Cr | -30.98 % | + 380.23 % |
Expenses | Rs. 24.17 Cr | Rs. 96.44 Cr | Rs. 68.77 Cr | -28.69 % | + 184.53 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -10.97 Cr | Rs. -4.6 Cr | Rs. -5.38 Cr | -16.96 % | + 50.96 % |
OPM % | -83.11 % | -5.01 % | -8.49 % | -3.48 % | + 74.62 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.36 Cr | Rs. 7.46 Cr | Rs. 4.56 Cr | -38.87 % | + 1166.67 % |
Interest | Rs. 14.14 Cr | Rs. 17.61 Cr | Rs. 18.04 Cr | + 2.44 % | + 27.58 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 12.87 Cr | Rs. 14.92 Cr | Rs. 17.22 Cr | + 15.42 % | + 33.8 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -37.62 Cr | Rs. -29.67 Cr | Rs. -36.08 Cr | -21.6 % | + 4.09 % |
Tax % | -34.45 % | -36.7 % | -34.62 % | + 2.08 % | -0.17 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -24.66 Cr | Rs. -18.78 Cr | Rs. -23.59 Cr | -25.61 % | + 4.34 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -2.68 | Rs. -2.04 | Rs. -2.56 | -25.49 % | + 4.48 % |
Today, we’re looking at Andhra Cements Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 380.23 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -30.98 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -28.69 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 184.53 %. Operating profit, while up 50.96 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.96 %, 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 74.62 %, but a shrinkage of -3.48 % sequentially. Other income fell by -38.87 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 1166.67 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 2.44 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 27.58 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 15.42 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 33.8 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 4.09 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -21.6 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.17 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.08 %. Net profit rose by 4.34 % year-on-year but witnessed a -25.61 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 4.48 % but a quarterly fall of -25.49 %. In summary, Andhra Cements 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. 13.2 Cr | Rs. 91.84 Cr | Rs. 63.39 Cr | -30.98 % | + 380.23 % |
Expenses | Rs. 24.17 Cr | Rs. 96.44 Cr | Rs. 68.77 Cr | -28.69 % | + 184.53 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -10.97 Cr | Rs. -4.6 Cr | Rs. -5.38 Cr | -16.96 % | + 50.96 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -24.66 Cr | Rs. -18.78 Cr | Rs. -23.59 Cr | -25.61 % | + 4.34 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -2.68 | Rs. -2.04 | Rs. -2.56 | -25.49 % | + 4.48 % |
In reviewing Andhra Cements Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 380.23 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -30.98 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 184.53 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -28.69 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 50.96 % annually, and saw a -16.96 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 4.34 %, and experienced a -25.61 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 4.48 % annually, however dipped by -25.49 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Andhra Cements Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.