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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 3.79 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.93 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -60.02 %, Marginal decrease of -91.52% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Biocon Ltd.. Profit dropped by -46.22 % Year to Year, Biocon Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -70.41 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -56.87 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -79.53 % 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. 3773.9 Cr | Rs. 3953.7 Cr | Rs. 3917.1 Cr | -0.93 % | + 3.79 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2776.6 Cr | Rs. 3026.9 Cr | Rs. 3001.2 Cr | -0.85 % | + 8.09 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 997.3 Cr | Rs. 926.8 Cr | Rs. 915.9 Cr | -1.18 % | -8.16 % |
OPM % | 26.43 % | 23.44 % | 23.38 % | -0.06 % | -3.05 % |
Other Income | Rs. 114.8 Cr | Rs. 541.4 Cr | Rs. 45.9 Cr | -91.52 % | -60.02 % |
Interest | Rs. 248.8 Cr | Rs. 266.7 Cr | Rs. 227 Cr | -14.89 % | -8.76 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 363.7 Cr | Rs. 414.5 Cr | Rs. 407 Cr | -1.81 % | + 11.91 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 499.6 Cr | Rs. 787 Cr | Rs. 327.8 Cr | -58.35 % | -34.39 % |
Tax % | 15.3 % | 6.6 % | 29.87 % | + 23.27 % | + 14.57 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 414.5 Cr | Rs. 753.3 Cr | Rs. 222.9 Cr | -70.41 % | -46.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.62 | Rs. 5.52 | Rs. 1.13 | -79.53 % | -56.87 % |
Today, we’re looking at Biocon Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 3.79 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.85 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 8.09 %. Operating profit, while down -8.16 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -1.18 %, 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 -3.05 %, but a shrinkage of -0.06 % sequentially. Other income fell by -91.52 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -60.02 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -14.89 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -8.76 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.81 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 11.91 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -34.39 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -58.35 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 14.57 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 23.27 %. Net profit fell by -46.22 % year-on-year but witnessed a -70.41 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -56.87 % but a quarterly fall of -79.53 %. In summary, Biocon 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. 3773.9 Cr | Rs. 3953.7 Cr | Rs. 3917.1 Cr | -0.93 % | + 3.79 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2776.6 Cr | Rs. 3026.9 Cr | Rs. 3001.2 Cr | -0.85 % | + 8.09 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 997.3 Cr | Rs. 926.8 Cr | Rs. 915.9 Cr | -1.18 % | -8.16 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 414.5 Cr | Rs. 753.3 Cr | Rs. 222.9 Cr | -70.41 % | -46.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.62 | Rs. 5.52 | Rs. 1.13 | -79.53 % | -56.87 % |
In reviewing Biocon Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 3.79 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -0.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 8.09 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.85 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -8.16 % annually, and saw a -1.18 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -46.22 %, and experienced a -70.41 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -56.87 % annually, however dipped by -79.53 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Biocon Ltd. 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.