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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 -2.58 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -13.16 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -1.83 %, Marginal decrease of -27.49% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Birla Cable Limited. Profit dropped by -61.99 % Year to Year, Birla Cable Limited’s profitability dropped by -20.66 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -62.20 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -21.31 % 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. 161.973 Cr | Rs. 181.717 Cr | Rs. 157.798 Cr | -13.16 % | -2.58 % |
Expenses | Rs. 150.66 Cr | Rs. 172.55 Cr | Rs. 148.68 Cr | -13.83 % | -1.31 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 11.31 Cr | Rs. 9.17 Cr | Rs. 9.12 Cr | -0.55 % | -19.36 % |
OPM % | 6.98 % | 5.05 % | 5.78 % | + 0.73 % | -1.2 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.763 Cr | Rs. 1.033 Cr | Rs. 0.749 Cr | -27.49 % | -1.83 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.99 Cr | Rs. 3.95 Cr | Rs. 3.94 Cr | -0.25 % | -1.25 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 3.01 Cr | Rs. 3.83 Cr | Rs. 3.92 Cr | + 2.35 % | + 30.23 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 5.07 Cr | Rs. 2.42 Cr | Rs. 2.01 Cr | -16.94 % | -60.36 % |
Tax % | 25.17 % | 24.95 % | 27.8 % | + 2.85 % | + 2.63 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.8 Cr | Rs. 1.82 Cr | Rs. 1.44 Cr | -20.88 % | -62.11 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.27 | Rs. 0.61 | Rs. 0.48 | -21.31 % | -62.2 % |
Today, we’re looking at Birla Cable 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 -2.58 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -13.16 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -13.83 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -1.31 %. Operating profit, while down -19.36 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -0.55 %, 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 -1.2 %, but an expansion of 0.73 % sequentially. Other income fell by -27.49 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -1.83 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -0.25 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -1.25 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.35 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 30.23 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -60.36 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -16.94 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.63 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.85 %. Net profit fell by -62.11 % year-on-year but witnessed a -20.88 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -62.2 % but a quarterly fall of -21.31 %. 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. 161.973 Cr | Rs. 181.717 Cr | Rs. 157.798 Cr | -13.16 % | -2.58 % |
Expenses | Rs. 150.66 Cr | Rs. 172.55 Cr | Rs. 148.68 Cr | -13.83 % | -1.31 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 11.31 Cr | Rs. 9.17 Cr | Rs. 9.12 Cr | -0.55 % | -19.36 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.8 Cr | Rs. 1.82 Cr | Rs. 1.44 Cr | -20.88 % | -62.11 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.27 | Rs. 0.61 | Rs. 0.48 | -21.31 % | -62.2 % |
In reviewing Birla Cable Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -2.58 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -13.16 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -1.31 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -13.83 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -19.36 % annually, and saw a -0.55 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -62.11 %, and experienced a -20.88 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -62.2 % annually, however dipped by -21.31 % 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.