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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 experienced a substantial growth of 4.01 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 9.53 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -64.42 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 83.48%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Birla Cable Limited. Profit dropped by -63.94 % Year to Year, Birla Cable Limited’s profitability increased by 1163.89 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -63.69 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 1120 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 174.709 Cr | Rs. 165.908 Cr | Rs. 181.717 Cr | + 9.53 % | + 4.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 164.97 Cr | Rs. 159.45 Cr | Rs. 172.55 Cr | + 8.22 % | + 4.59 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.74 Cr | Rs. 6.46 Cr | Rs. 9.17 Cr | + 41.95 % | -5.85 % |
OPM % | 5.57 % | 3.89 % | 5.05 % | + 1.16 % | -0.52 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.903 Cr | Rs. 0.563 Cr | Rs. 1.033 Cr | + 83.48 % | -64.42 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.28 Cr | Rs. 2.97 Cr | Rs. 3.95 Cr | + 33 % | + 20.43 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.6 Cr | Rs. 3.84 Cr | Rs. 3.83 Cr | -0.26 % | + 47.31 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 6.76 Cr | Rs. 0.21 Cr | Rs. 2.42 Cr | + 1052.38 % | -64.2 % |
Tax % | 25.32 % | 30.77 % | 24.95 % | -5.82 % | -0.37 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.05 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 1.82 Cr | + 1200 % | -63.96 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.68 | Rs. 0.05 | Rs. 0.61 | + 1120 % | -63.69 % |
Today, we’re looking at Birla Cable Limited’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 4.01 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 9.53 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 8.22 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 4.59 %. Operating profit, while down -5.85 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 41.95 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.52 %, but an expansion of 1.16 % sequentially. Other income rose by 83.48 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -64.42 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 33 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 20.43 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.26 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 47.31 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -64.2 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 1052.38 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.37 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -5.82 %. Net profit fell by -63.96 % year-on-year but experienced a 1200 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -63.69 % but a quarterly rise of 1120 %. 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. 174.709 Cr | Rs. 165.908 Cr | Rs. 181.717 Cr | + 9.53 % | + 4.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 164.97 Cr | Rs. 159.45 Cr | Rs. 172.55 Cr | + 8.22 % | + 4.59 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.74 Cr | Rs. 6.46 Cr | Rs. 9.17 Cr | + 41.95 % | -5.85 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.05 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 1.82 Cr | + 1200 % | -63.96 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.68 | Rs. 0.05 | Rs. 0.61 | + 1120 % | -63.69 % |
In reviewing Birla Cable Limited’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.01 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 9.53 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 4.59 % compared to the previous year, with a 8.22 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -5.85 % annually, and saw a 41.95 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -63.96 %, and experienced a 1200 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -63.69 % annually, however rose by 1120 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Birla Cable Limited faces strong annual decline 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.
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