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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 20.13 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -6.23 %.
- 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 14.51 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 15.04%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Avenue Supermarts Limited. Notable increase of 22.4 % in net profit Year to Year, Avenue Supermarts Limited’s profitability dropped by -18.43 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 21.97 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -18.46 % 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. 10594.11 Cr | Rs. 13572.47 Cr | Rs. 12726.55 Cr | -6.23 % | + 20.13 % |
Expenses | Rs. 9822.6 Cr | Rs. 12452.58 Cr | Rs. 11782.91 Cr | -5.38 % | + 19.96 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 771.51 Cr | Rs. 1119.89 Cr | Rs. 943.64 Cr | -15.74 % | + 22.31 % |
OPM % | 7.28 % | 8.25 % | 7.41 % | -0.84 % | + 0.13 % |
Other Income | Rs. 33.07 Cr | Rs. 32.92 Cr | Rs. 37.87 Cr | + 15.04 % | + 14.51 % |
Interest | Rs. 15.53 Cr | Rs. 14.55 Cr | Rs. 13.42 Cr | -7.77 % | -13.59 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 164.08 Cr | Rs. 189.33 Cr | Rs. 204.89 Cr | + 8.22 % | + 24.87 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 624.97 Cr | Rs. 948.93 Cr | Rs. 763.2 Cr | -19.57 % | + 22.12 % |
Tax % | 26.38 % | 27.24 % | 26.21 % | -1.03 % | -0.17 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 460.1 Cr | Rs. 690.41 Cr | Rs. 563.14 Cr | -18.43 % | + 22.4 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.1 | Rs. 10.62 | Rs. 8.66 | -18.46 % | + 21.97 % |
Today, we’re looking at Avenue Supermarts Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 20.13 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -6.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -5.38 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 19.96 %. Operating profit, while up 22.31 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -15.74 %, 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 0.13 %, but a shrinkage of -0.84 % sequentially. Other income rose by 15.04 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 14.51 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -7.77 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -13.59 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 8.22 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 24.87 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 22.12 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -19.57 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.17 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.03 %. Net profit rose by 22.4 % year-on-year but witnessed a -18.43 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 21.97 % but a quarterly fall of -18.46 %. In summary, Avenue Supermarts 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. 10594.11 Cr | Rs. 13572.47 Cr | Rs. 12726.55 Cr | -6.23 % | + 20.13 % |
Expenses | Rs. 9822.6 Cr | Rs. 12452.58 Cr | Rs. 11782.91 Cr | -5.38 % | + 19.96 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 771.51 Cr | Rs. 1119.89 Cr | Rs. 943.64 Cr | -15.74 % | + 22.31 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 460.1 Cr | Rs. 690.41 Cr | Rs. 563.14 Cr | -18.43 % | + 22.4 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.1 | Rs. 10.62 | Rs. 8.66 | -18.46 % | + 21.97 % |
In reviewing Avenue Supermarts Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 20.13 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -6.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 19.96 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -5.38 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 22.31 % annually, and saw a -15.74 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 22.4 %, and experienced a -18.43 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 21.97 % annually, however dipped by -18.46 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Avenue Supermarts 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.