Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 22.74 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -5.01 %.
- 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 211.76 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 13.98%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for BCL INDUSTRIES LIMITED. Profit dropped by -9.21 % Year to Year, BCL INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -11.77 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -91.75 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -14.89 % 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. 382.822 Cr | Rs. 494.659 Cr | Rs. 469.892 Cr | -5.01 % | + 22.74 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 345.01 Cr | Rs. 456.44 Cr | Rs. 433.48 Cr | -5.03 % | + 25.64 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 37.81 Cr | Rs. 38.22 Cr | Rs. 36.41 Cr | -4.74 % | -3.7 % |
| OPM % | 9.88 % | 7.73 % | 7.75 % | + 0.02 % | -2.13 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.68 Cr | Rs. 1.86 Cr | Rs. 2.12 Cr | + 13.98 % | + 211.76 % |
| Interest | Rs. 2.75 Cr | Rs. 4.92 Cr | Rs. 2.82 Cr | -42.68 % | + 2.55 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 4.07 Cr | Rs. 6.49 Cr | Rs. 7.09 Cr | + 9.24 % | + 74.2 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 31.67 Cr | Rs. 28.67 Cr | Rs. 28.62 Cr | -0.17 % | -9.63 % |
| Tax % | 26.01 % | 15.86 % | 25.66 % | + 9.8 % | -0.35 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 23.44 Cr | Rs. 24.12 Cr | Rs. 21.28 Cr | -11.77 % | -9.22 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 9.4 | Rs. 0.93 | Rs. 0.77 | -17.2 % | -91.81 % |
Today, we’re looking at BCL INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 22.74 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -5.01 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -5.03 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 25.64 %. Operating profit, while down -3.7 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -4.74 %, 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 -2.13 %, but an expansion of 0.02 % sequentially. Other income rose by 13.98 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 211.76 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -42.68 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 2.55 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 9.24 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 74.2 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -9.63 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -0.17 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.35 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 9.8 %. Net profit fell by -9.22 % year-on-year but witnessed a -11.77 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -91.81 % but a quarterly fall of -17.2 %. In summary, BCL INDUSTRIES 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. 382.822 Cr | Rs. 494.659 Cr | Rs. 469.892 Cr | -5.01 % | + 22.74 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 345.01 Cr | Rs. 456.44 Cr | Rs. 433.48 Cr | -5.03 % | + 25.64 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 37.81 Cr | Rs. 38.22 Cr | Rs. 36.41 Cr | -4.74 % | -3.7 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 23.44 Cr | Rs. 24.12 Cr | Rs. 21.28 Cr | -11.77 % | -9.22 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 9.4 | Rs. 0.93 | Rs. 0.77 | -17.2 % | -91.81 % |
In reviewing BCL INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 22.74 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -5.01 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 25.64 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -5.03 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -3.7 % annually, and saw a -4.74 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -9.22 %, and experienced a -11.77 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -91.81 % annually, however dipped by -17.2 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while BCL INDUSTRIES 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.
