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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -10.11 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -5.77 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -31.43 %, Marginal decrease of -37.77% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Bharat Forge Limited. Profit dropped by -16.38 % Year to Year, Bharat Forge Limited’s profitability dropped by -12.54 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -20.07 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -13.19 % 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. 3866.409 Cr | Rs. 3688.508 Cr | Rs. 3475.545 Cr | -5.77 % | -10.11 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 3168.55 Cr | Rs. 3041.83 Cr | Rs. 2852.7 Cr | -6.22 % | -9.97 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 697.86 Cr | Rs. 646.68 Cr | Rs. 622.85 Cr | -3.68 % | -10.75 % |
| OPM % | 18.05 % | 17.53 % | 17.92 % | + 0.39 % | -0.13 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 55.953 Cr | Rs. 61.648 Cr | Rs. 38.366 Cr | -37.77 % | -31.43 % |
| Interest | Rs. 136.82 Cr | Rs. 109.81 Cr | Rs. 95.96 Cr | -12.61 % | -29.86 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 223.67 Cr | Rs. 213.35 Cr | Rs. 218.25 Cr | + 2.3 % | -2.42 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 393.32 Cr | Rs. 385.17 Cr | Rs. 347.01 Cr | -9.91 % | -11.77 % |
| Tax % | 35.74 % | 36.78 % | 38.51 % | + 1.73 % | + 2.77 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 254.45 Cr | Rs. 243.3 Cr | Rs. 212.78 Cr | -12.54 % | -16.38 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.68 | Rs. 5.23 | Rs. 4.54 | -13.19 % | -20.07 % |
Today, we’re looking at Bharat Forge Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -10.11 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -5.77 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -6.22 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -9.97 %. Operating profit, while down -10.75 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -3.68 %, 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 -0.13 %, but an expansion of 0.39 % sequentially. Other income fell by -37.77 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -31.43 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -12.61 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -29.86 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.3 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -2.42 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -11.77 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -9.91 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.77 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.73 %. Net profit fell by -16.38 % year-on-year but witnessed a -12.54 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -20.07 % but a quarterly fall of -13.19 %. In summary, Bharat Forge 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. 3866.409 Cr | Rs. 3688.508 Cr | Rs. 3475.545 Cr | -5.77 % | -10.11 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 3168.55 Cr | Rs. 3041.83 Cr | Rs. 2852.7 Cr | -6.22 % | -9.97 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 697.86 Cr | Rs. 646.68 Cr | Rs. 622.85 Cr | -3.68 % | -10.75 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 254.45 Cr | Rs. 243.3 Cr | Rs. 212.78 Cr | -12.54 % | -16.38 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.68 | Rs. 5.23 | Rs. 4.54 | -13.19 % | -20.07 % |
In reviewing Bharat Forge Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -10.11 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -5.77 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -9.97 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -6.22 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -10.75 % annually, and saw a -3.68 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -16.38 %, and experienced a -12.54 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -20.07 % annually, however dipped by -13.19 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Bharat Forge 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.
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