Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 6.4 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 15.92 %.
- 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 175.86 %. Marginal decrease of -33.33% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Archidply Industries Limited. Profit dropped by -83.05 % Year to Year, Archidply Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -70.36 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -82.95 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -70.27 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 114.094 Cr | Rs. 104.721 Cr | Rs. 121.391 Cr | + 15.92 % | + 6.4 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 107.69 Cr | Rs. 100.94 Cr | Rs. 115.26 Cr | + 14.19 % | + 7.03 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 6.4 Cr | Rs. 3.78 Cr | Rs. 6.13 Cr | + 62.17 % | -4.22 % |
| OPM % | 5.61 % | 3.61 % | 5.05 % | + 1.44 % | -0.56 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 1.2 Cr | Rs. 0.8 Cr | -33.33 % | + 175.86 % |
| Interest | Rs. 1.58 Cr | Rs. 1.94 Cr | Rs. 2.1 Cr | + 8.25 % | + 32.91 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 1 Cr | Rs. 0.94 Cr | Rs. 1.67 Cr | + 77.66 % | + 67 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 4.11 Cr | Rs. 2.1 Cr | Rs. 3.16 Cr | + 50.48 % | -23.11 % |
| Tax % | 37.7 % | 30.65 % | 86.27 % | + 55.62 % | + 48.57 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 2.56 Cr | Rs. 1.46 Cr | Rs. 0.43 Cr | -70.55 % | -83.2 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.29 | Rs. 0.74 | Rs. 0.22 | -70.27 % | -82.95 % |
Today, we’re looking at Archidply Industries Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 6.4 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 15.92 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 14.19 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 7.03 %. Operating profit, while down -4.22 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 62.17 %, 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 -0.56 %, but an expansion of 1.44 % sequentially. Other income fell by -33.33 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 175.86 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 8.25 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 32.91 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 77.66 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 67 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -23.11 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 50.48 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 48.57 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 55.62 %. Net profit fell by -83.2 % year-on-year but witnessed a -70.55 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -82.95 % but a quarterly fall of -70.27 %. In summary, Archidply 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 114.094 Cr | Rs. 104.721 Cr | Rs. 121.391 Cr | + 15.92 % | + 6.4 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 107.69 Cr | Rs. 100.94 Cr | Rs. 115.26 Cr | + 14.19 % | + 7.03 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 6.4 Cr | Rs. 3.78 Cr | Rs. 6.13 Cr | + 62.17 % | -4.22 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 2.56 Cr | Rs. 1.46 Cr | Rs. 0.43 Cr | -70.55 % | -83.2 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.29 | Rs. 0.74 | Rs. 0.22 | -70.27 % | -82.95 % |
In reviewing Archidply Industries Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 6.4 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 15.92 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 7.03 % compared to the previous year, with a 14.19 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -4.22 % annually, and saw a 62.17 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -83.2 %, and experienced a -70.55 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -82.95 % annually, however dipped by -70.27 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Archidply 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.
