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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -17.53 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.58 %.
- 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 319.53 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 25.17%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Automotive Axles Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -13.22 % Year to Year, Automotive Axles Ltd.,’s profitability increased by 12.65 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -13.21 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 12.66 % 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. 693.013 Cr | Rs. 541.332 Cr | Rs. 571.52 Cr | + 5.58 % | -17.53 % |
Expenses | Rs. 615.28 Cr | Rs. 483.44 Cr | Rs. 507.81 Cr | + 5.04 % | -17.47 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 77.73 Cr | Rs. 57.89 Cr | Rs. 63.71 Cr | + 10.05 % | -18.04 % |
OPM % | 11.22 % | 10.69 % | 11.15 % | + 0.46 % | -0.07 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.28 Cr | Rs. 4.29 Cr | Rs. 5.37 Cr | + 25.17 % | + 319.53 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.62 Cr | Rs. 0.6 Cr | Rs. 0.9 Cr | + 50 % | + 45.16 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 10.37 Cr | Rs. 8.97 Cr | Rs. 9.05 Cr | + 0.89 % | -12.73 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 68.02 Cr | Rs. 52.61 Cr | Rs. 59.13 Cr | + 12.39 % | -13.07 % |
Tax % | 25.31 % | 25.58 % | 25.42 % | -0.16 % | + 0.11 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 50.81 Cr | Rs. 39.15 Cr | Rs. 44.1 Cr | + 12.64 % | -13.21 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 33.62 | Rs. 25.9 | Rs. 29.18 | + 12.66 % | -13.21 % |
Today, we’re looking at Automotive Axles 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 -17.53 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.58 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.04 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -17.47 %. Operating profit, while down -18.04 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 10.05 %, 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 -0.07 %, but an expansion of 0.46 % sequentially. Other income rose by 25.17 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 319.53 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 50 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 45.16 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.89 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -12.73 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -13.07 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 12.39 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.11 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.16 %. Net profit fell by -13.21 % year-on-year but experienced a 12.64 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -13.21 % but a quarterly rise of 12.66 %. In summary, Automotive Axles 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. 693.013 Cr | Rs. 541.332 Cr | Rs. 571.52 Cr | + 5.58 % | -17.53 % |
Expenses | Rs. 615.28 Cr | Rs. 483.44 Cr | Rs. 507.81 Cr | + 5.04 % | -17.47 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 77.73 Cr | Rs. 57.89 Cr | Rs. 63.71 Cr | + 10.05 % | -18.04 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 50.81 Cr | Rs. 39.15 Cr | Rs. 44.1 Cr | + 12.64 % | -13.21 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 33.62 | Rs. 25.9 | Rs. 29.18 | + 12.66 % | -13.21 % |
In reviewing Automotive Axles Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -17.53 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 5.58 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -17.47 % compared to the previous year, with a 5.04 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -18.04 % annually, and saw a 10.05 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -13.21 %, and experienced a 12.64 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -13.21 % annually, however rose by 12.66 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Automotive Axles Ltd., faces strong annual decline 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.