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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -17.06 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -18.09 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 12.97 %. Marginal decrease of -50.68% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Birla Corporation Limited. Profit dropped by -122.64 % Year to Year, Birla Corporation Limited’s profitability dropped by -115.47 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -122.62 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -115.45 % 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. 1464.57 Cr | Rs. 1482.88 Cr | Rs. 1214.68 Cr | -18.09 % | -17.06 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1346.35 Cr | Rs. 1331.99 Cr | Rs. 1161.91 Cr | -12.77 % | -13.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 118.22 Cr | Rs. 150.89 Cr | Rs. 52.77 Cr | -65.03 % | -55.36 % |
OPM % | 8.07 % | 10.18 % | 4.34 % | -5.84 % | -3.73 % |
Other Income | Rs. 13.26 Cr | Rs. 30.37 Cr | Rs. 14.98 Cr | -50.68 % | + 12.97 % |
Interest | Rs. 28.89 Cr | Rs. 23.07 Cr | Rs. 25.87 Cr | + 12.14 % | -10.45 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 50.45 Cr | Rs. 55.94 Cr | Rs. 52.89 Cr | -5.45 % | + 4.84 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 52.14 Cr | Rs. 102.25 Cr | Rs. -11.01 Cr | -110.77 % | -121.12 % |
Tax % | 22.32 % | 42.04 % | -16.71 % | -58.75 % | -39.03 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 40.5 Cr | Rs. 59.26 Cr | Rs. -9.17 Cr | -115.47 % | -122.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.26 | Rs. 7.7 | Rs. -1.19 | -115.45 % | -122.62 % |
Today, we’re looking at Birla Corporation 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 -17.06 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -18.09 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -12.77 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -13.7 %. Operating profit, while down -55.36 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -65.03 %, 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 -3.73 %, but a shrinkage of -5.84 % sequentially. Other income fell by -50.68 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 12.97 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 12.14 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -10.45 %. Depreciation costs fell by -5.45 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 4.84 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -121.12 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -110.77 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -39.03 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -58.75 %. Net profit fell by -122.64 % year-on-year but witnessed a -115.47 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -122.62 % but a quarterly fall of -115.45 %. In summary, Birla Corporation 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. 1464.57 Cr | Rs. 1482.88 Cr | Rs. 1214.68 Cr | -18.09 % | -17.06 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1346.35 Cr | Rs. 1331.99 Cr | Rs. 1161.91 Cr | -12.77 % | -13.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 118.22 Cr | Rs. 150.89 Cr | Rs. 52.77 Cr | -65.03 % | -55.36 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 40.5 Cr | Rs. 59.26 Cr | Rs. -9.17 Cr | -115.47 % | -122.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.26 | Rs. 7.7 | Rs. -1.19 | -115.45 % | -122.62 % |
In reviewing Birla Corporation Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -17.06 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -18.09 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -13.7 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -12.77 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -55.36 % annually, and saw a -65.03 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -122.64 %, and experienced a -115.47 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -122.62 % annually, however dipped by -115.45 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Birla Corporation 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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