Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -19.44 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -17.11 %.
- 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 43 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 102.74%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Bayer CropScience Limited.. Profit dropped by -39.43 % Year to Year, Bayer CropScience Limited.’s profitability increased by 3.11 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -39.44 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 3.09 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 982.5 Cr | Rs. 954.9 Cr | Rs. 791.5 Cr | -17.11 % | -19.44 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 776.7 Cr | Rs. 827 Cr | Rs. 694.9 Cr | -15.97 % | -10.53 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 205.8 Cr | Rs. 127.9 Cr | Rs. 96.6 Cr | -24.47 % | -53.06 % |
| OPM % | 20.95 % | 13.39 % | 12.2 % | -1.19 % | -8.75 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 20.7 Cr | Rs. 14.6 Cr | Rs. 29.6 Cr | + 102.74 % | + 43 % |
| Interest | Rs. 7.3 Cr | Rs. 3.1 Cr | Rs. 4.9 Cr | + 58.06 % | -32.88 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 27.1 Cr | Rs. 15.2 Cr | Rs. 15.9 Cr | + 4.61 % | -41.33 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 192.1 Cr | Rs. 124.2 Cr | Rs. 105.4 Cr | -15.14 % | -45.13 % |
| Tax % | 18.8 % | 25.04 % | 8.92 % | -16.12 % | -9.88 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 158.5 Cr | Rs. 93.1 Cr | Rs. 96 Cr | + 3.11 % | -39.43 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 35.27 | Rs. 20.72 | Rs. 21.36 | + 3.09 % | -39.44 % |
Today, we’re looking at Bayer CropScience 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 -19.44 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -17.11 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -15.97 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -10.53 %. Operating profit, while down -53.06 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -24.47 %, 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 -8.75 %, but a shrinkage of -1.19 % sequentially. Other income rose by 102.74 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 43 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 58.06 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -32.88 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.61 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -41.33 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -45.13 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -15.14 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -9.88 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -16.12 %. Net profit fell by -39.43 % year-on-year but experienced a 3.11 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -39.44 % but a quarterly rise of 3.09 %. In summary, Bayer CropScience 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. 982.5 Cr | Rs. 954.9 Cr | Rs. 791.5 Cr | -17.11 % | -19.44 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 776.7 Cr | Rs. 827 Cr | Rs. 694.9 Cr | -15.97 % | -10.53 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 205.8 Cr | Rs. 127.9 Cr | Rs. 96.6 Cr | -24.47 % | -53.06 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 158.5 Cr | Rs. 93.1 Cr | Rs. 96 Cr | + 3.11 % | -39.43 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 35.27 | Rs. 20.72 | Rs. 21.36 | + 3.09 % | -39.44 % |
In reviewing Bayer CropScience Limited.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -19.44 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -17.11 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -10.53 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -15.97 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -53.06 % annually, and saw a -24.47 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -39.43 %, and experienced a 3.11 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -39.44 % annually, however rose by 3.09 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Bayer CropScience Limited. exhibits strong annual growth 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.
