Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -8.94 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 7.45 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -13.96 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 5.39%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited. Profit dropped by -30.82 % Year to Year, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited’s profitability increased by 351 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -30.48 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 329.41 % 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. 2053.87 Cr | Rs. 1740.63 Cr | Rs. 1870.27 Cr | + 7.45 % | -8.94 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1828.88 Cr | Rs. 1629.97 Cr | Rs. 1700.52 Cr | + 4.33 % | -7.02 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 224.99 Cr | Rs. 110.66 Cr | Rs. 169.75 Cr | + 53.4 % | -24.55 % |
OPM % | 10.95 % | 6.36 % | 9.08 % | + 2.72 % | -1.87 % |
Other Income | Rs. 5.23 Cr | Rs. 4.27 Cr | Rs. 4.5 Cr | + 5.39 % | -13.96 % |
Interest | Rs. 50.34 Cr | Rs. 38.86 Cr | Rs. 36.58 Cr | -5.87 % | -27.33 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 52.53 Cr | Rs. 56 Cr | Rs. 55.21 Cr | -1.41 % | + 5.1 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 127.35 Cr | Rs. 20.07 Cr | Rs. 82.46 Cr | + 310.86 % | -35.25 % |
Tax % | 2.8 % | 0.05 % | 9.82 % | + 9.77 % | + 7.02 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 130.91 Cr | Rs. 20.08 Cr | Rs. 90.56 Cr | + 351 % | -30.82 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.05 | Rs. 0.17 | Rs. 0.73 | + 329.41 % | -30.48 % |
Today, we’re looking at Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -8.94 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 7.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 4.33 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -7.02 %. Operating profit, while down -24.55 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 53.4 %, 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 -1.87 %, but an expansion of 2.72 % sequentially. Other income rose by 5.39 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -13.96 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -5.87 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -27.33 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.41 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 5.1 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -35.25 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 310.86 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 7.02 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 9.77 %. Net profit fell by -30.82 % year-on-year but experienced a 351 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -30.48 % but a quarterly rise of 329.41 %. In summary, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar 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. 2053.87 Cr | Rs. 1740.63 Cr | Rs. 1870.27 Cr | + 7.45 % | -8.94 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1828.88 Cr | Rs. 1629.97 Cr | Rs. 1700.52 Cr | + 4.33 % | -7.02 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 224.99 Cr | Rs. 110.66 Cr | Rs. 169.75 Cr | + 53.4 % | -24.55 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 130.91 Cr | Rs. 20.08 Cr | Rs. 90.56 Cr | + 351 % | -30.82 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.05 | Rs. 0.17 | Rs. 0.73 | + 329.41 % | -30.48 % |
In reviewing Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -8.94 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 7.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -7.02 % compared to the previous year, with a 4.33 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -24.55 % annually, and saw a 53.4 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -30.82 %, and experienced a 351 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -30.48 % annually, however rose by 329.41 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar 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.