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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -22.53 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.04 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -73.57 %, Marginal decrease of -20% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Axtel Industries Ltd.. Profit dropped by -52.09 % Year to Year, Axtel Industries Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -44.55 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -52.04 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -44.52 % 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. 67.33 Cr | Rs. 53.795 Cr | Rs. 52.158 Cr | -3.04 % | -22.53 % |
Expenses | Rs. 54.14 Cr | Rs. 41.12 Cr | Rs. 44.44 Cr | + 8.07 % | -17.92 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 13.19 Cr | Rs. 12.68 Cr | Rs. 7.72 Cr | -39.12 % | -41.47 % |
OPM % | 19.59 % | 23.57 % | 14.8 % | -8.77 % | -4.79 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.27 Cr | Rs. 0.75 Cr | Rs. 0.6 Cr | -20 % | -73.57 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.46 Cr | Rs. 0.49 Cr | Rs. 0.4 Cr | -18.37 % | -13.04 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.63 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | Rs. 0.99 Cr | + 28.57 % | + 57.14 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 14.37 Cr | Rs. 12.17 Cr | Rs. 6.93 Cr | -43.06 % | -51.77 % |
Tax % | 22.79 % | 21.26 % | 23.38 % | + 2.12 % | + 0.59 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.09 Cr | Rs. 9.58 Cr | Rs. 5.31 Cr | -44.57 % | -52.12 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.86 | Rs. 5.93 | Rs. 3.29 | -44.52 % | -52.04 % |
Today, we’re looking at Axtel Industries 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 -22.53 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 8.07 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -17.92 %. Operating profit, while down -41.47 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -39.12 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -4.79 %, but a shrinkage of -8.77 % sequentially. Other income fell by -20 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -73.57 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -18.37 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -13.04 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 28.57 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 57.14 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -51.77 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -43.06 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.59 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.12 %. Net profit fell by -52.12 % year-on-year but witnessed a -44.57 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -52.04 % but a quarterly fall of -44.52 %. In summary, Axtel Industries 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. 67.33 Cr | Rs. 53.795 Cr | Rs. 52.158 Cr | -3.04 % | -22.53 % |
Expenses | Rs. 54.14 Cr | Rs. 41.12 Cr | Rs. 44.44 Cr | + 8.07 % | -17.92 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 13.19 Cr | Rs. 12.68 Cr | Rs. 7.72 Cr | -39.12 % | -41.47 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.09 Cr | Rs. 9.58 Cr | Rs. 5.31 Cr | -44.57 % | -52.12 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.86 | Rs. 5.93 | Rs. 3.29 | -44.52 % | -52.04 % |
In reviewing Axtel Industries Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -22.53 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -3.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -17.92 % compared to the previous year, with a 8.07 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -41.47 % annually, and saw a -39.12 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -52.12 %, and experienced a -44.57 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -52.04 % annually, however dipped by -44.52 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Axtel Industries Ltd. faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.