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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -14.72 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.62 %.
- 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 640.49 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 35.53%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Aptech Limited. Profit dropped by -37.69 % Year to Year, Aptech Limited’s profitability increased by 83.72 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -55.61 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 81.25 % 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. 122.781 Cr | Rs. 104.063 Cr | Rs. 104.707 Cr | + 0.62 % | -14.72 % |
Expenses | Rs. 108.9 Cr | Rs. 99.29 Cr | Rs. 97.69 Cr | -1.61 % | -10.29 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 13.88 Cr | Rs. 4.77 Cr | Rs. 7.02 Cr | + 47.17 % | -49.42 % |
OPM % | 11.3 % | 4.58 % | 6.7 % | + 2.12 % | -4.6 % |
Other Income | Rs. -0.494 Cr | Rs. 1.97 Cr | Rs. 2.67 Cr | + 35.53 % | + 640.49 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.3 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | Rs. 0.32 Cr | -3.03 % | + 6.67 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.86 Cr | Rs. 2.39 Cr | Rs. 2.2 Cr | -7.95 % | + 18.28 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 11.23 Cr | Rs. 4.02 Cr | Rs. 7.17 Cr | + 78.36 % | -36.15 % |
Tax % | 27.75 % | 31.58 % | 29.42 % | -2.16 % | + 1.67 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 8.11 Cr | Rs. 2.75 Cr | Rs. 5.06 Cr | + 84 % | -37.61 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.96 | Rs. 0.48 | Rs. 0.87 | + 81.25 % | -55.61 % |
Today, we’re looking at Aptech Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -14.72 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -1.61 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -10.29 %. Operating profit, while down -49.42 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 47.17 %, 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 -4.6 %, but an expansion of 2.12 % sequentially. Other income rose by 35.53 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 640.49 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -3.03 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 6.67 %. Depreciation costs fell by -7.95 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 18.28 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -36.15 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 78.36 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.67 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -2.16 %. Net profit fell by -37.61 % year-on-year but experienced a 84 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -55.61 % but a quarterly rise of 81.25 %. In summary, Aptech 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. 122.781 Cr | Rs. 104.063 Cr | Rs. 104.707 Cr | + 0.62 % | -14.72 % |
Expenses | Rs. 108.9 Cr | Rs. 99.29 Cr | Rs. 97.69 Cr | -1.61 % | -10.29 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 13.88 Cr | Rs. 4.77 Cr | Rs. 7.02 Cr | + 47.17 % | -49.42 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 8.11 Cr | Rs. 2.75 Cr | Rs. 5.06 Cr | + 84 % | -37.61 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.96 | Rs. 0.48 | Rs. 0.87 | + 81.25 % | -55.61 % |
In reviewing Aptech Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -14.72 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 0.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -10.29 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -1.61 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -49.42 % annually, and saw a 47.17 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -37.61 %, and experienced a 84 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -55.61 % annually, however rose by 81.25 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Aptech Limited 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.
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