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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -2.44 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 10.93 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -54.17 %, Marginal decrease of -69.72% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for APOLLO PIPES LIMITED. Profit dropped by -56.63 % Year to Year, APOLLO PIPES LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -28.22 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -56.81 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -28.57 % 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. 251.936 Cr | Rs. 221.564 Cr | Rs. 245.787 Cr | + 10.93 % | -2.44 % |
Expenses | Rs. 222.51 Cr | Rs. 201.43 Cr | Rs. 220.87 Cr | + 9.65 % | -0.74 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 29.43 Cr | Rs. 20.13 Cr | Rs. 24.92 Cr | + 23.8 % | -15.32 % |
OPM % | 11.68 % | 9.09 % | 10.14 % | + 1.05 % | -1.54 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.72 Cr | Rs. 1.09 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | -69.72 % | -54.17 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.44 Cr | Rs. 1.39 Cr | Rs. 1.48 Cr | + 6.47 % | -39.34 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 7.56 Cr | Rs. 7.5 Cr | Rs. 8.34 Cr | + 11.2 % | + 10.32 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 20.15 Cr | Rs. 12.33 Cr | Rs. 15.43 Cr | + 25.14 % | -23.42 % |
Tax % | 25.42 % | 26.36 % | 57.75 % | + 31.39 % | + 32.33 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 15.03 Cr | Rs. 9.08 Cr | Rs. 6.52 Cr | -28.19 % | -56.62 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.82 | Rs. 2.31 | Rs. 1.65 | -28.57 % | -56.81 % |
Today, we’re looking at APOLLO PIPES LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -2.44 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 10.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 9.65 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -0.74 %. Operating profit, while down -15.32 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 23.8 %, 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 -1.54 %, but an expansion of 1.05 % sequentially. Other income fell by -69.72 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -54.17 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 6.47 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -39.34 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 11.2 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 10.32 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -23.42 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 25.14 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 32.33 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 31.39 %. Net profit fell by -56.62 % year-on-year but witnessed a -28.19 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -56.81 % but a quarterly fall of -28.57 %. In summary, APOLLO PIPES 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. 251.936 Cr | Rs. 221.564 Cr | Rs. 245.787 Cr | + 10.93 % | -2.44 % |
Expenses | Rs. 222.51 Cr | Rs. 201.43 Cr | Rs. 220.87 Cr | + 9.65 % | -0.74 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 29.43 Cr | Rs. 20.13 Cr | Rs. 24.92 Cr | + 23.8 % | -15.32 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 15.03 Cr | Rs. 9.08 Cr | Rs. 6.52 Cr | -28.19 % | -56.62 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.82 | Rs. 2.31 | Rs. 1.65 | -28.57 % | -56.81 % |
In reviewing APOLLO PIPES LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -2.44 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 10.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -0.74 % compared to the previous year, with a 9.65 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -15.32 % annually, and saw a 23.8 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -56.62 %, and experienced a -28.19 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -56.81 % annually, however dipped by -28.57 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while APOLLO PIPES LIMITED 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.