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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -37.13 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 17.39 %.
- 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 97.87 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 18500%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Ashiana Ispat Limited. Notable increase of 327.17 % in net profit Year to Year, Ashiana Ispat Limited’s profitability dropped by -39.72 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 308.33 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -39.51 % 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. 143.152 Cr | Rs. 76.662 Cr | Rs. 89.996 Cr | + 17.39 % | -37.13 % |
Expenses | Rs. 141.73 Cr | Rs. 72.98 Cr | Rs. 88.3 Cr | + 20.99 % | -37.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.42 Cr | Rs. 3.68 Cr | Rs. 1.7 Cr | -53.8 % | + 19.72 % |
OPM % | 0.99 % | 4.8 % | 1.89 % | -2.91 % | + 0.9 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.94 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | Rs. 1.86 Cr | + 18500 % | + 97.87 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.7 Cr | Rs. 2.29 Cr | Rs. 2.65 Cr | + 15.72 % | + 55.88 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.54 Cr | Rs. 0.47 Cr | Rs. 0.47 Cr | + 0 % | -12.96 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.93 Cr | Rs. 0.44 Cr | -52.69 % | + 266.67 % |
Tax % | 25.81 % | 30.04 % | 10.48 % | -19.56 % | -15.33 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.09 Cr | Rs. 0.65 Cr | Rs. 0.39 Cr | -40 % | + 333.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.12 | Rs. 0.81 | Rs. 0.49 | -39.51 % | + 308.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ashiana Ispat 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 -37.13 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 17.39 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 20.99 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -37.7 %. Operating profit, while up 19.72 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -53.8 %, 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 0.9 %, but a shrinkage of -2.91 % sequentially. Other income rose by 18500 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 97.87 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 15.72 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 55.88 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -12.96 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 266.67 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -52.69 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -15.33 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -19.56 %. Net profit rose by 333.33 % year-on-year but witnessed a -40 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 308.33 % but a quarterly fall of -39.51 %. In summary, Ashiana Ispat 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. 143.152 Cr | Rs. 76.662 Cr | Rs. 89.996 Cr | + 17.39 % | -37.13 % |
Expenses | Rs. 141.73 Cr | Rs. 72.98 Cr | Rs. 88.3 Cr | + 20.99 % | -37.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.42 Cr | Rs. 3.68 Cr | Rs. 1.7 Cr | -53.8 % | + 19.72 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.09 Cr | Rs. 0.65 Cr | Rs. 0.39 Cr | -40 % | + 333.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.12 | Rs. 0.81 | Rs. 0.49 | -39.51 % | + 308.33 % |
In reviewing Ashiana Ispat Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -37.13 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 17.39 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -37.7 % compared to the previous year, with a 20.99 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 19.72 % annually, and saw a -53.8 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 333.33 %, and experienced a -40 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 308.33 % annually, however dipped by -39.51 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ashiana Ispat Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.