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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -1.98 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.19 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -31.06 %, Marginal decrease of -14.33% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Bajaj Consumer Care Limited. Profit dropped by -30.37 % Year to Year, Bajaj Consumer Care Limited’s profitability dropped by -20.53 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -28.63 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -19.82 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 239.144 Cr | Rs. 233.982 Cr | Rs. 234.417 Cr | + 0.19 % | -1.98 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 203.1 Cr | Rs. 201.34 Cr | Rs. 208.19 Cr | + 3.4 % | + 2.51 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 36.04 Cr | Rs. 32.64 Cr | Rs. 26.23 Cr | -19.64 % | -27.22 % |
| OPM % | 15.07 % | 13.95 % | 11.19 % | -2.76 % | -3.88 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 11.019 Cr | Rs. 8.867 Cr | Rs. 7.596 Cr | -14.33 % | -31.06 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.24 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.12 Cr | -14.29 % | -50 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 2.53 Cr | Rs. 2.53 Cr | Rs. 2.59 Cr | + 2.37 % | + 2.37 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 44.29 Cr | Rs. 38.84 Cr | Rs. 31.12 Cr | -19.88 % | -29.74 % |
| Tax % | 17.94 % | 18.01 % | 18.65 % | + 0.64 % | + 0.71 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 36.35 Cr | Rs. 31.85 Cr | Rs. 25.31 Cr | -20.53 % | -30.37 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.55 | Rs. 2.27 | Rs. 1.82 | -19.82 % | -28.63 % |
Today, we’re looking at Bajaj Consumer Care Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -1.98 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.19 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.4 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 2.51 %. Operating profit, while down -27.22 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -19.64 %, 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 -3.88 %, but a shrinkage of -2.76 % sequentially. Other income fell by -14.33 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -31.06 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -14.29 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -50 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.37 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.37 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -29.74 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -19.88 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.71 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.64 %. Net profit fell by -30.37 % year-on-year but witnessed a -20.53 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -28.63 % but a quarterly fall of -19.82 %. In summary, Bajaj Consumer Care 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 239.144 Cr | Rs. 233.982 Cr | Rs. 234.417 Cr | + 0.19 % | -1.98 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 203.1 Cr | Rs. 201.34 Cr | Rs. 208.19 Cr | + 3.4 % | + 2.51 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 36.04 Cr | Rs. 32.64 Cr | Rs. 26.23 Cr | -19.64 % | -27.22 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 36.35 Cr | Rs. 31.85 Cr | Rs. 25.31 Cr | -20.53 % | -30.37 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.55 | Rs. 2.27 | Rs. 1.82 | -19.82 % | -28.63 % |
In reviewing Bajaj Consumer Care Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -1.98 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 0.19 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 2.51 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.4 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -27.22 % annually, and saw a -19.64 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -30.37 %, and experienced a -20.53 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -28.63 % annually, however dipped by -19.82 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Bajaj Consumer Care Limited 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.
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