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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -20.29 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -16.57 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -32.84 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 200%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for APM Industries Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -68.95 % Year to Year, APM Industries Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -35.29 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -68.70 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -34.55 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 78.43 Cr | Rs. 74.94 Cr | Rs. 62.52 Cr | -16.57 % | -20.29 % |
Expenses | Rs. 73.24 Cr | Rs. 70.89 Cr | Rs. 61.4 Cr | -13.39 % | -16.17 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.19 Cr | Rs. 4.05 Cr | Rs. 1.12 Cr | -72.35 % | -78.42 % |
OPM % | 6.62 % | 5.4 % | 1.79 % | -3.61 % | -4.83 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.67 Cr | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. 0.45 Cr | + 200 % | -32.84 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.55 Cr | Rs. 0.59 Cr | Rs. 0.68 Cr | + 15.25 % | + 23.64 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.79 Cr | Rs. 1.91 Cr | Rs. 1.93 Cr | + 1.05 % | + 7.82 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 3.52 Cr | Rs. 1.7 Cr | Rs. -1.04 Cr | -161.18 % | -129.55 % |
Tax % | 29.55 % | 30 % | -174.04 % | -204.04 % | -203.59 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.48 Cr | Rs. 1.19 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | -35.29 % | -68.95 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.15 | Rs. 0.55 | Rs. 0.36 | -34.55 % | -68.7 % |
Today, we’re looking at APM Industries Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -20.29 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -16.57 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -13.39 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -16.17 %. Operating profit, while down -78.42 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -72.35 %, 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 -4.83 %, but a shrinkage of -3.61 % sequentially. Other income rose by 200 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -32.84 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 15.25 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 23.64 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.05 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.82 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -129.55 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -161.18 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -203.59 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -204.04 %. Net profit fell by -68.95 % year-on-year but witnessed a -35.29 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -68.7 % but a quarterly fall of -34.55 %. In summary, APM Industries 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 78.43 Cr | Rs. 74.94 Cr | Rs. 62.52 Cr | -16.57 % | -20.29 % |
Expenses | Rs. 73.24 Cr | Rs. 70.89 Cr | Rs. 61.4 Cr | -13.39 % | -16.17 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.19 Cr | Rs. 4.05 Cr | Rs. 1.12 Cr | -72.35 % | -78.42 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.48 Cr | Rs. 1.19 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | -35.29 % | -68.95 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.15 | Rs. 0.55 | Rs. 0.36 | -34.55 % | -68.7 % |
In reviewing APM Industries Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -20.29 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -16.57 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -16.17 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -13.39 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -78.42 % annually, and saw a -72.35 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -68.95 %, and experienced a -35.29 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -68.7 % annually, however dipped by -34.55 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while APM Industries Ltd., faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.