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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -36.79 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -38.29 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -72.57 %, Marginal decrease of -39.6% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Ashapura Minechem Ltd. Notable increase of 69.34 % in net profit Year to Year, Ashapura Minechem Ltd’s profitability increased by 24.32 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 71.40 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 21.59 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 696.2 Cr | Rs. 713.104 Cr | Rs. 440.081 Cr | -38.29 % | -36.79 % |
Expenses | Rs. 637.12 Cr | Rs. 655.32 Cr | Rs. 391.7 Cr | -40.23 % | -38.52 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 59.08 Cr | Rs. 57.78 Cr | Rs. 48.38 Cr | -16.27 % | -18.11 % |
OPM % | 8.49 % | 8.1 % | 10.99 % | + 2.89 % | + 2.5 % |
Other Income | Rs. 30.92 Cr | Rs. 14.04 Cr | Rs. 8.48 Cr | -39.6 % | -72.57 % |
Interest | Rs. 19.27 Cr | Rs. 22.26 Cr | Rs. 16.01 Cr | -28.08 % | -16.92 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 19.37 Cr | Rs. 20.05 Cr | Rs. 20.99 Cr | + 4.69 % | + 8.36 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 51.36 Cr | Rs. 29.51 Cr | Rs. 19.86 Cr | -32.7 % | -61.33 % |
Tax % | 27.32 % | 14.75 % | 13.14 % | -1.61 % | -14.18 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 39.79 Cr | Rs. 54.19 Cr | Rs. 67.37 Cr | + 24.32 % | + 69.31 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.37 | Rs. 5.83 | Rs. 7.29 | + 25.04 % | + 66.82 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ashapura Minechem Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -36.79 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -38.29 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -40.23 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -38.52 %. Operating profit, while down -18.11 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.27 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 2.5 %, but an expansion of 2.89 % sequentially. Other income fell by -39.6 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -72.57 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -28.08 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -16.92 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.69 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 8.36 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -61.33 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -32.7 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -14.18 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.61 %. Net profit rose by 69.31 % year-on-year but experienced a 24.32 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 66.82 % but a quarterly rise of 25.04 %. In summary, Ashapura Minechem 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. 696.2 Cr | Rs. 713.104 Cr | Rs. 440.081 Cr | -38.29 % | -36.79 % |
Expenses | Rs. 637.12 Cr | Rs. 655.32 Cr | Rs. 391.7 Cr | -40.23 % | -38.52 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 59.08 Cr | Rs. 57.78 Cr | Rs. 48.38 Cr | -16.27 % | -18.11 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 39.79 Cr | Rs. 54.19 Cr | Rs. 67.37 Cr | + 24.32 % | + 69.31 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.37 | Rs. 5.83 | Rs. 7.29 | + 25.04 % | + 66.82 % |
In reviewing Ashapura Minechem Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -36.79 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -38.29 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -38.52 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -40.23 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -18.11 % annually, and saw a -16.27 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 69.31 %, and experienced a 24.32 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 66.82 % annually, however rose by 25.04 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ashapura Minechem Ltd exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.