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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 9.5 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -12.88 %. 🔹 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 89.55 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 5.95%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Aptech Limited. Profit dropped by -46.97 % Year to Year, Aptech Limited’s profitability dropped by -34.96 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -46.55 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -34.74 % 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. 100.644 Cr | Rs. 126.498 Cr | Rs. 110.208 Cr | -12.88 % | + 9.5 % |
Expenses | Rs. 91.55 Cr | Rs. 118.74 Cr | Rs. 103.76 Cr | -12.62 % | + 13.34 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.09 Cr | Rs. 7.76 Cr | Rs. 6.45 Cr | -16.88 % | -29.04 % |
OPM % | 9.03 % | 6.13 % | 5.85 % | -0.28 % | -3.18 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.441 Cr | Rs. 4.367 Cr | Rs. 4.627 Cr | + 5.95 % | + 89.55 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.32 Cr | Rs. 0.19 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | + 73.68 % | + 3.13 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.12 Cr | Rs. 2.22 Cr | Rs. 2.16 Cr | -2.7 % | + 1.89 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 9.09 Cr | Rs. 9.72 Cr | Rs. 8.59 Cr | -11.63 % | -5.5 % |
Tax % | 25.8 % | 43.34 % | 58.28 % | + 14.94 % | + 32.48 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 6.75 Cr | Rs. 5.5 Cr | Rs. 3.58 Cr | -34.91 % | -46.96 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.16 | Rs. 0.95 | Rs. 0.62 | -34.74 % | -46.55 % |
Today, we’re looking at Aptech Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 9.5 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -12.88 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -12.62 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 13.34 %. Operating profit, while down -29.04 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.88 %, 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 -3.18 %, but a shrinkage of -0.28 % sequentially. Other income rose by 5.95 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 89.55 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 73.68 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 3.13 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.7 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 1.89 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -5.5 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -11.63 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 32.48 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 14.94 %. Net profit fell by -46.96 % year-on-year but witnessed a -34.91 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -46.55 % but a quarterly fall of -34.74 %. 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. 100.644 Cr | Rs. 126.498 Cr | Rs. 110.208 Cr | -12.88 % | + 9.5 % |
Expenses | Rs. 91.55 Cr | Rs. 118.74 Cr | Rs. 103.76 Cr | -12.62 % | + 13.34 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.09 Cr | Rs. 7.76 Cr | Rs. 6.45 Cr | -16.88 % | -29.04 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 6.75 Cr | Rs. 5.5 Cr | Rs. 3.58 Cr | -34.91 % | -46.96 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.16 | Rs. 0.95 | Rs. 0.62 | -34.74 % | -46.55 % |
In reviewing Aptech Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 9.5 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -12.88 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 13.34 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -12.62 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -29.04 % annually, and saw a -16.88 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -46.96 %, and experienced a -34.91 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -46.55 % annually, however dipped by -34.74 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Aptech 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.