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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 18.75 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -5.45 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter:
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Anjani Portland Cement Ltd.. Profit dropped by -73.02 % Year to Year, Anjani Portland Cement Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -23.23 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -74.92 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -25.74 % 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. 132.95 Cr | Rs. 166.98 Cr | Rs. 157.88 Cr | -5.45 % | + 18.75 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 130.9 Cr | Rs. 155.49 Cr | Rs. 147.63 Cr | -5.05 % | + 12.78 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.05 Cr | Rs. 11.49 Cr | Rs. 10.25 Cr | -10.79 % | + 400 % |
| OPM % | 1.54 % | 6.88 % | 6.49 % | -0.39 % | + 4.95 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.73 Cr | Rs. 0.27 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
| Interest | Rs. 7.69 Cr | Rs. 8.1 Cr | Rs. 7.93 Cr | -2.1 % | + 3.12 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 13.4 Cr | Rs. 12.04 Cr | Rs. 12.34 Cr | + 2.49 % | -7.91 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. -18.31 Cr | Rs. -8.38 Cr | Rs. -10.02 Cr | -19.57 % | + 45.28 % |
| Tax % | -7.7 % | -29.12 % | -54.49 % | -25.37 % | -46.79 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -16.9 Cr | Rs. -5.94 Cr | Rs. -4.56 Cr | + 23.23 % | + 73.02 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -5.98 | Rs. -2.02 | Rs. -1.5 | + 25.74 % | + 74.92 % |
Today, we’re looking at Anjani Portland 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 18.75 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -5.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -5.05 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 12.78 %. Operating profit, while up 400 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -10.79 %, 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 4.95 %, but a shrinkage of -0.39 % sequentially. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -2.1 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 3.12 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.49 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -7.91 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 45.28 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -19.57 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -46.79 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -25.37 %. Net profit rose by 73.02 % year-on-year but experienced a 23.23 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 74.92 % but a quarterly rise of 25.74 %. In summary, Anjani Portland 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. 132.95 Cr | Rs. 166.98 Cr | Rs. 157.88 Cr | -5.45 % | + 18.75 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 130.9 Cr | Rs. 155.49 Cr | Rs. 147.63 Cr | -5.05 % | + 12.78 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.05 Cr | Rs. 11.49 Cr | Rs. 10.25 Cr | -10.79 % | + 400 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -16.9 Cr | Rs. -5.94 Cr | Rs. -4.56 Cr | + 23.23 % | + 73.02 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -5.98 | Rs. -2.02 | Rs. -1.5 | + 25.74 % | + 74.92 % |
In reviewing Anjani Portland Cement Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 18.75 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -5.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 12.78 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -5.05 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 400 % annually, and saw a -10.79 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 73.02 %, and experienced a 23.23 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 74.92 % annually, however rose by 25.74 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Anjani Portland Cement Ltd. 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.
