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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 -38.01 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -25.08 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -11.23 %, Marginal decrease of -18.89% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Archean Chemical Industries Limited. Profit dropped by -52.22 % Year to Year, Archean Chemical Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -22.13 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -52.29 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -21.72 % 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. 343.094 Cr | Rs. 283.905 Cr | Rs. 212.692 Cr | -25.08 % | -38.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 208.46 Cr | Rs. 196.78 Cr | Rs. 141.5 Cr | -28.09 % | -32.12 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 134.63 Cr | Rs. 87.13 Cr | Rs. 71.19 Cr | -18.29 % | -47.12 % |
OPM % | 39.24 % | 30.69 % | 33.47 % | + 2.78 % | -5.77 % |
Other Income | Rs. 10.93 Cr | Rs. 11.963 Cr | Rs. 9.703 Cr | -18.89 % | -11.23 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.01 Cr | Rs. 1.7 Cr | Rs. 1.7 Cr | + 0 % | -43.52 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 17.51 Cr | Rs. 17.67 Cr | Rs. 18.64 Cr | + 5.49 % | + 6.45 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 125.04 Cr | Rs. 79.72 Cr | Rs. 60.55 Cr | -24.05 % | -51.58 % |
Tax % | 24.94 % | 27.76 % | 25.95 % | -1.81 % | + 1.01 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 93.86 Cr | Rs. 57.59 Cr | Rs. 44.84 Cr | -22.14 % | -52.23 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.6 | Rs. 4.64 | Rs. 3.63 | -21.77 % | -52.24 % |
Today, we’re looking at Archean Chemical Industries 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 -38.01 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -25.08 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -28.09 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -32.12 %. Operating profit, while down -47.12 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -18.29 %, 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 -5.77 %, but an expansion of 2.78 % sequentially. Other income fell by -18.89 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -11.23 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -43.52 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.49 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.45 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -51.58 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -24.05 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.01 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.81 %. Net profit fell by -52.23 % year-on-year but witnessed a -22.14 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -52.24 % but a quarterly fall of -21.77 %. In summary, Archean Chemical Industries 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. 343.094 Cr | Rs. 283.905 Cr | Rs. 212.692 Cr | -25.08 % | -38.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 208.46 Cr | Rs. 196.78 Cr | Rs. 141.5 Cr | -28.09 % | -32.12 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 134.63 Cr | Rs. 87.13 Cr | Rs. 71.19 Cr | -18.29 % | -47.12 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 93.86 Cr | Rs. 57.59 Cr | Rs. 44.84 Cr | -22.14 % | -52.23 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.6 | Rs. 4.64 | Rs. 3.63 | -21.77 % | -52.24 % |
In reviewing Archean Chemical Industries Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -38.01 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -25.08 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -32.12 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -28.09 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -47.12 % annually, and saw a -18.29 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -52.23 %, and experienced a -22.14 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -52.24 % annually, however dipped by -21.77 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Archean Chemical Industries 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.
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