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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 experienced a substantial growth of 9.05 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -15.8 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -11.19 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 22.68%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for ASTRAL LIMITED. Notable increase of 7.47 % in net profit Year to Year, ASTRAL LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -30.04 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 7.43 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -30.06 % 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. 1149 Cr | Rs. 1488.1 Cr | Rs. 1253 Cr | -15.8 % | + 9.05 % |
Expenses | Rs. 962.7 Cr | Rs. 1207 Cr | Rs. 1043.7 Cr | -13.53 % | + 8.41 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 186.3 Cr | Rs. 281.1 Cr | Rs. 209.3 Cr | -25.54 % | + 12.35 % |
OPM % | 16.21 % | 18.89 % | 16.7 % | -2.19 % | + 0.49 % |
Other Income | Rs. 13.4 Cr | Rs. 9.7 Cr | Rs. 11.9 Cr | + 22.68 % | -11.19 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.7 Cr | Rs. 6.1 Cr | Rs. 5.1 Cr | -16.39 % | + 37.84 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 35.9 Cr | Rs. 42 Cr | Rs. 43.8 Cr | + 4.29 % | + 22.01 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 160.1 Cr | Rs. 242.7 Cr | Rs. 172.3 Cr | -29.01 % | + 7.62 % |
Tax % | 25.55 % | 24.56 % | 25.65 % | + 1.09 % | + 0.1 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 119.2 Cr | Rs. 183.1 Cr | Rs. 128.1 Cr | -30.04 % | + 7.47 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.44 | Rs. 6.82 | Rs. 4.77 | -30.06 % | + 7.43 % |
Today, we’re looking at ASTRAL LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 9.05 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -15.8 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -13.53 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 8.41 %. Operating profit, while up 12.35 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -25.54 %, 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 0.49 %, but a shrinkage of -2.19 % sequentially. Other income rose by 22.68 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -11.19 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -16.39 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 37.84 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.29 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 22.01 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 7.62 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -29.01 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.1 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.09 %. Net profit rose by 7.47 % year-on-year but witnessed a -30.04 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 7.43 % but a quarterly fall of -30.06 %. In summary, ASTRAL 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. 1149 Cr | Rs. 1488.1 Cr | Rs. 1253 Cr | -15.8 % | + 9.05 % |
Expenses | Rs. 962.7 Cr | Rs. 1207 Cr | Rs. 1043.7 Cr | -13.53 % | + 8.41 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 186.3 Cr | Rs. 281.1 Cr | Rs. 209.3 Cr | -25.54 % | + 12.35 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 119.2 Cr | Rs. 183.1 Cr | Rs. 128.1 Cr | -30.04 % | + 7.47 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.44 | Rs. 6.82 | Rs. 4.77 | -30.06 % | + 7.43 % |
In reviewing ASTRAL LIMITED’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 9.05 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -15.8 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 8.41 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -13.53 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 12.35 % annually, and saw a -25.54 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 7.47 %, and experienced a -30.04 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 7.43 % annually, however dipped by -30.06 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while ASTRAL 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.
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