Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 50.52 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.37 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -79.17 %, Marginal decrease of -58.33% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Bella Casa Fashion & Retail Limited. Notable increase of 121.6 % in net profit Year to Year, Bella Casa Fashion & Retail Limited’s profitability increased by 22.14 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 115.20 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 22.83 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 40.574 Cr | Rs. 57.961 Cr | Rs. 61.073 Cr | + 5.37 % | + 50.52 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 37.69 Cr | Rs. 53.48 Cr | Rs. 55.43 Cr | + 3.65 % | + 47.07 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.88 Cr | Rs. 4.48 Cr | Rs. 5.64 Cr | + 25.89 % | + 95.83 % |
| OPM % | 7.1 % | 7.73 % | 9.23 % | + 1.5 % | + 2.13 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.24 Cr | Rs. 0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | -58.33 % | -79.17 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.77 Cr | Rs. 0.93 Cr | Rs. 1.01 Cr | + 8.6 % | + 31.17 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 0.44 Cr | Rs. 0.49 Cr | Rs. 0.48 Cr | -2.04 % | + 9.09 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 1.91 Cr | Rs. 3.18 Cr | Rs. 4.2 Cr | + 32.08 % | + 119.9 % |
| Tax % | 27.88 % | 21.12 % | 26.99 % | + 5.87 % | -0.89 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 1.38 Cr | Rs. 2.51 Cr | Rs. 3.07 Cr | + 22.31 % | + 122.46 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.25 | Rs. 2.19 | Rs. 2.69 | + 22.83 % | + 115.2 % |
Today, we’re looking at Bella Casa Fashion & Retail 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 50.52 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.65 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 47.07 %. Operating profit, while up 95.83 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 25.89 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 2.13 %, but an expansion of 1.5 % sequentially. Other income fell by -58.33 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -79.17 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 8.6 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 31.17 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.04 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 9.09 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 119.9 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 32.08 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.89 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 5.87 %. Net profit rose by 122.46 % year-on-year but experienced a 22.31 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 115.2 % but a quarterly rise of 22.83 %. In summary, Bella Casa Fashion & Retail 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. 40.574 Cr | Rs. 57.961 Cr | Rs. 61.073 Cr | + 5.37 % | + 50.52 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 37.69 Cr | Rs. 53.48 Cr | Rs. 55.43 Cr | + 3.65 % | + 47.07 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.88 Cr | Rs. 4.48 Cr | Rs. 5.64 Cr | + 25.89 % | + 95.83 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 1.38 Cr | Rs. 2.51 Cr | Rs. 3.07 Cr | + 22.31 % | + 122.46 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.25 | Rs. 2.19 | Rs. 2.69 | + 22.83 % | + 115.2 % |
In reviewing Bella Casa Fashion & Retail Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 50.52 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 5.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 47.07 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.65 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 95.83 % annually, and saw a 25.89 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 122.46 %, and experienced a 22.31 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 115.2 % annually, however rose by 22.83 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Bella Casa Fashion & Retail 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.
