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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 75.59 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -16.94 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -89.96 %, Marginal decrease of -79.41% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Axita Cotton Limited. Profit dropped by -11.54 % Year to Year, Axita Cotton Limited’s profitability increased by 58 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -32.14 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 46.15 % 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. 125.878 Cr | Rs. 266.087 Cr | Rs. 221.025 Cr | -16.94 % | + 75.59 % |
Expenses | Rs. 120.81 Cr | Rs. 262.82 Cr | Rs. 213.79 Cr | -18.66 % | + 76.96 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.07 Cr | Rs. 3.27 Cr | Rs. 7.24 Cr | + 121.41 % | + 42.8 % |
OPM % | 4.03 % | 1.23 % | 3.28 % | + 2.05 % | -0.75 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.79 Cr | Rs. 1.36 Cr | Rs. 0.28 Cr | -79.41 % | -89.96 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.07 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.48 Cr | + 380 % | + 585.71 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.33 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | Rs. 0.35 Cr | + 12.9 % | + 6.06 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 7.46 Cr | Rs. 4.22 Cr | Rs. 6.69 Cr | + 58.53 % | -10.32 % |
Tax % | 24.96 % | 25.89 % | 26.01 % | + 0.12 % | + 1.05 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.6 Cr | Rs. 3.13 Cr | Rs. 4.95 Cr | + 58.15 % | -11.61 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.28 | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.19 | + 46.15 % | -32.14 % |
Today, we’re looking at Axita Cotton 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 75.59 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -16.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -18.66 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 76.96 %. Operating profit, while up 42.8 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 121.41 %, 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 -0.75 %, but an expansion of 2.05 % sequentially. Other income fell by -79.41 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -89.96 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 380 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 585.71 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 12.9 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.06 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -10.32 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 58.53 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.05 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.12 %. Net profit fell by -11.61 % year-on-year but experienced a 58.15 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -32.14 % but a quarterly rise of 46.15 %. In summary, Axita Cotton 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. 125.878 Cr | Rs. 266.087 Cr | Rs. 221.025 Cr | -16.94 % | + 75.59 % |
Expenses | Rs. 120.81 Cr | Rs. 262.82 Cr | Rs. 213.79 Cr | -18.66 % | + 76.96 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.07 Cr | Rs. 3.27 Cr | Rs. 7.24 Cr | + 121.41 % | + 42.8 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.6 Cr | Rs. 3.13 Cr | Rs. 4.95 Cr | + 58.15 % | -11.61 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.28 | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.19 | + 46.15 % | -32.14 % |
In reviewing Axita Cotton Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 75.59 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -16.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 76.96 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -18.66 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 42.8 % annually, and saw a 121.41 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -11.61 %, and experienced a 58.15 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -32.14 % annually, however rose by 46.15 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Axita Cotton Limited 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.