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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -3.64 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -4.89 %.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Arex Industries Ltd.. Profit dropped by -25.97 % Year to Year, Arex Industries Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -31.33 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -18.97 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -24.76 % 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. 12.801 Cr | Rs. 12.969 Cr | Rs. 12.335 Cr | -4.89 % | -3.64 % |
Expenses | Rs. 10.4 Cr | Rs. 10.48 Cr | Rs. 10.97 Cr | + 4.68 % | + 5.48 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.4 Cr | Rs. 2.49 Cr | Rs. 1.37 Cr | -44.98 % | -42.92 % |
OPM % | 18.75 % | 19.2 % | 11.11 % | -8.09 % | -7.64 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.652 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.36 Cr | Rs. 0.26 Cr | Rs. 0.16 Cr | -38.46 % | -55.56 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.1 Cr | Rs. 1 Cr | Rs. 1 Cr | + 0 % | -9.09 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.94 Cr | Rs. 1.23 Cr | Rs. 0.86 Cr | -30.08 % | -8.51 % |
Tax % | 18.26 % | 32.79 % | 33.61 % | + 0.82 % | + 15.35 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.77 Cr | Rs. 0.83 Cr | Rs. 0.57 Cr | -31.33 % | -25.97 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.95 | Rs. 2.1 | Rs. 1.58 | -24.76 % | -18.97 % |
Today, we’re looking at Arex Industries Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -3.64 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -4.89 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 4.68 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.48 %. Operating profit, while down -42.92 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -44.98 %, 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 -7.64 %, but a shrinkage of -8.09 % sequentially. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -38.46 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -55.56 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -9.09 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -8.51 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -30.08 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 15.35 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.82 %. Net profit fell by -25.97 % year-on-year but witnessed a -31.33 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -18.97 % but a quarterly fall of -24.76 %. In summary, Arex Industries Ltd.’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. 12.801 Cr | Rs. 12.969 Cr | Rs. 12.335 Cr | -4.89 % | -3.64 % |
Expenses | Rs. 10.4 Cr | Rs. 10.48 Cr | Rs. 10.97 Cr | + 4.68 % | + 5.48 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.4 Cr | Rs. 2.49 Cr | Rs. 1.37 Cr | -44.98 % | -42.92 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.77 Cr | Rs. 0.83 Cr | Rs. 0.57 Cr | -31.33 % | -25.97 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.95 | Rs. 2.1 | Rs. 1.58 | -24.76 % | -18.97 % |
In reviewing Arex Industries Ltd.’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -3.64 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -4.89 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.48 % compared to the previous year, with a 4.68 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -42.92 % annually, and saw a -44.98 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -25.97 %, and experienced a -31.33 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -18.97 % annually, however dipped by -24.76 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Arex Industries Ltd. 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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