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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -25.75 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -31.2 %.
- 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 43.7 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 29.55%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Archean Chemical Industries Limited. Profit dropped by -57.82 % Year to Year, Archean Chemical Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -43.28 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -58.07 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -43.57 % 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. 382.375 Cr | Rs. 412.626 Cr | Rs. 283.905 Cr | -31.2 % | -25.75 % |
Expenses | Rs. 187.97 Cr | Rs. 267.18 Cr | Rs. 196.78 Cr | -26.35 % | + 4.69 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 194.41 Cr | Rs. 145.45 Cr | Rs. 87.13 Cr | -40.1 % | -55.18 % |
OPM % | 50.84 % | 35.25 % | 30.69 % | -4.56 % | -20.15 % |
Other Income | Rs. 8.33 Cr | Rs. 9.24 Cr | Rs. 11.97 Cr | + 29.55 % | + 43.7 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.42 Cr | Rs. 1.9 Cr | Rs. 1.7 Cr | -10.53 % | -50.29 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 17.3 Cr | Rs. 17.66 Cr | Rs. 17.67 Cr | + 0.06 % | + 2.14 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 182.02 Cr | Rs. 135.13 Cr | Rs. 79.73 Cr | -41 % | -56.2 % |
Tax % | 25 % | 24.86 % | 27.76 % | + 2.9 % | + 2.76 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 136.51 Cr | Rs. 101.53 Cr | Rs. 57.59 Cr | -43.28 % | -57.81 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.05 | Rs. 8.23 | Rs. 4.64 | -43.62 % | -58.01 % |
Today, we’re looking at Archean Chemical Industries 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 -25.75 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -31.2 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -26.35 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 4.69 %. Operating profit, while down -55.18 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -40.1 %, 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 -20.15 %, but a shrinkage of -4.56 % sequentially. Other income rose by 29.55 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 43.7 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -10.53 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -50.29 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.06 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.14 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -56.2 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -41 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.76 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.9 %. Net profit fell by -57.81 % year-on-year but witnessed a -43.28 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -58.01 % but a quarterly fall of -43.62 %. 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. 382.375 Cr | Rs. 412.626 Cr | Rs. 283.905 Cr | -31.2 % | -25.75 % |
Expenses | Rs. 187.97 Cr | Rs. 267.18 Cr | Rs. 196.78 Cr | -26.35 % | + 4.69 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 194.41 Cr | Rs. 145.45 Cr | Rs. 87.13 Cr | -40.1 % | -55.18 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 136.51 Cr | Rs. 101.53 Cr | Rs. 57.59 Cr | -43.28 % | -57.81 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.05 | Rs. 8.23 | Rs. 4.64 | -43.62 % | -58.01 % |
In reviewing Archean Chemical Industries Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -25.75 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -31.2 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 4.69 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -26.35 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -55.18 % annually, and saw a -40.1 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -57.81 %, and experienced a -43.28 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -58.01 % annually, however dipped by -43.62 % 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.