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Highlights
- 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 -4.71 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -5.04 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -94.18 %, Marginal decrease of -66% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Birla Cable Limited. Profit dropped by -98.77 % Year to Year, Birla Cable Limited’s profitability dropped by -90.94 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -98.72 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -90.57 % 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. 174.1 Cr | Rs. 174.716 Cr | Rs. 165.908 Cr | -5.04 % | -4.71 % |
Expenses | Rs. 161.9 Cr | Rs. 167.52 Cr | Rs. 159.45 Cr | -4.82 % | -1.51 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 12.2 Cr | Rs. 7.2 Cr | Rs. 6.46 Cr | -10.28 % | -47.05 % |
OPM % | 7.01 % | 4.12 % | 3.89 % | -0.23 % | -3.12 % |
Other Income | Rs. 9.672 Cr | Rs. 1.656 Cr | Rs. 0.563 Cr | -66 % | -94.18 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.66 Cr | Rs. 3.93 Cr | Rs. 2.97 Cr | -24.43 % | -18.85 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.41 Cr | Rs. 2.77 Cr | Rs. 3.84 Cr | + 38.63 % | + 59.34 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 15.8 Cr | Rs. 2.16 Cr | Rs. 0.21 Cr | -90.28 % | -98.67 % |
Tax % | 25.91 % | 26.05 % | 30.77 % | + 4.72 % | + 4.86 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.71 Cr | Rs. 1.59 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | -91.19 % | -98.8 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.9 | Rs. 0.53 | Rs. 0.05 | -90.57 % | -98.72 % |
Today, we’re looking at Birla Cable Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -4.71 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -5.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -4.82 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -1.51 %. Operating profit, while down -47.05 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -10.28 %, 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 -3.12 %, but a shrinkage of -0.23 % sequentially. Other income fell by -66 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -94.18 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -24.43 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -18.85 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 38.63 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 59.34 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -98.67 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -90.28 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 4.86 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.72 %. Net profit fell by -98.8 % year-on-year but witnessed a -91.19 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -98.72 % but a quarterly fall of -90.57 %. In summary, Birla Cable 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 174.1 Cr | Rs. 174.716 Cr | Rs. 165.908 Cr | -5.04 % | -4.71 % |
Expenses | Rs. 161.9 Cr | Rs. 167.52 Cr | Rs. 159.45 Cr | -4.82 % | -1.51 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 12.2 Cr | Rs. 7.2 Cr | Rs. 6.46 Cr | -10.28 % | -47.05 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.71 Cr | Rs. 1.59 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | -91.19 % | -98.8 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.9 | Rs. 0.53 | Rs. 0.05 | -90.57 % | -98.72 % |
In reviewing Birla Cable Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -4.71 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -5.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -1.51 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -4.82 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -47.05 % annually, and saw a -10.28 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -98.8 %, and experienced a -91.19 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -98.72 % annually, however dipped by -90.57 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Birla Cable 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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