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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -35.84 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -45.17 %.
- 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 2.14 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 56.21%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -56.26 % Year to Year, Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -67.92 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -56.27 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -67.93 % 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. 656.437 Cr | Rs. 768.169 Cr | Rs. 421.159 Cr | -45.17 % | -35.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 553.41 Cr | Rs. 648.69 Cr | Rs. 370.15 Cr | -42.94 % | -33.11 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 103.03 Cr | Rs. 119.48 Cr | Rs. 51.01 Cr | -57.31 % | -50.49 % |
OPM % | 15.7 % | 15.55 % | 12.11 % | -3.44 % | -3.59 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.34 Cr | Rs. 1.53 Cr | Rs. 2.39 Cr | + 56.21 % | + 2.14 % |
Interest | Rs. 10.4 Cr | Rs. 6.86 Cr | Rs. 7.6 Cr | + 10.79 % | -26.92 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 18.49 Cr | Rs. 14.41 Cr | Rs. 14.69 Cr | + 1.94 % | -20.55 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 76.48 Cr | Rs. 99.74 Cr | Rs. 31.11 Cr | -68.81 % | -59.32 % |
Tax % | 34.72 % | 31.75 % | 29.81 % | -1.94 % | -4.91 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 49.92 Cr | Rs. 68.07 Cr | Rs. 21.83 Cr | -67.93 % | -56.27 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 39.81 | Rs. 54.28 | Rs. 17.41 | -67.93 % | -56.27 % |
Today, we’re looking at Bannari Amman Sugars 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 -35.84 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -45.17 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -42.94 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -33.11 %. Operating profit, while down -50.49 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -57.31 %, 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 -3.59 %, but a shrinkage of -3.44 % sequentially. Other income rose by 56.21 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 2.14 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 10.79 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -26.92 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.94 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -20.55 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -59.32 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -68.81 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4.91 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.94 %. Net profit fell by -56.27 % year-on-year but witnessed a -67.93 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -56.27 % but a quarterly fall of -67.93 %. In summary, Bannari Amman Sugars 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. 656.437 Cr | Rs. 768.169 Cr | Rs. 421.159 Cr | -45.17 % | -35.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 553.41 Cr | Rs. 648.69 Cr | Rs. 370.15 Cr | -42.94 % | -33.11 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 103.03 Cr | Rs. 119.48 Cr | Rs. 51.01 Cr | -57.31 % | -50.49 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 49.92 Cr | Rs. 68.07 Cr | Rs. 21.83 Cr | -67.93 % | -56.27 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 39.81 | Rs. 54.28 | Rs. 17.41 | -67.93 % | -56.27 % |
In reviewing Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -35.84 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -45.17 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -33.11 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -42.94 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -50.49 % annually, and saw a -57.31 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -56.27 %, and experienced a -67.93 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -56.27 % annually, however dipped by -67.93 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd., 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.