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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 -9.29 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.3 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -753.55 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 39.35%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for BLACK BOX LIMITED. Notable increase of 37.22 % in net profit Year to Year, BLACK BOX LIMITED’s profitability increased by 9.66 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 37.04 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 9.54 % 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. 1655.47 Cr | Rs. 1497.23 Cr | Rs. 1501.72 Cr | + 0.3 % | -9.29 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1541.44 Cr | Rs. 1362.36 Cr | Rs. 1368.07 Cr | + 0.42 % | -11.25 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 114.03 Cr | Rs. 134.87 Cr | Rs. 133.65 Cr | -0.9 % | + 17.21 % |
OPM % | 6.89 % | 9.01 % | 8.9 % | -0.11 % | + 2.01 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.83 Cr | Rs. -19.72 Cr | Rs. -11.96 Cr | + 39.35 % | -753.55 % |
Interest | Rs. 35.8 Cr | Rs. 32.25 Cr | Rs. 31.31 Cr | -2.91 % | -12.54 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 28.36 Cr | Rs. 28.31 Cr | Rs. 31.15 Cr | + 10.03 % | + 9.84 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 51.7 Cr | Rs. 54.59 Cr | Rs. 59.23 Cr | + 8.5 % | + 14.56 % |
Tax % | 20.95 % | 6.32 % | 5.32 % | -1 % | -15.63 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 40.87 Cr | Rs. 51.14 Cr | Rs. 56.08 Cr | + 9.66 % | + 37.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.43 | Rs. 3.04 | Rs. 3.28 | + 7.89 % | + 34.98 % |
Today, we’re looking at BLACK BOX 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 -9.29 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.3 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 0.42 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -11.25 %. Operating profit, while up 17.21 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -0.9 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 2.01 %, but a shrinkage of -0.11 % sequentially. Other income rose by 39.35 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -753.55 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -2.91 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -12.54 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 10.03 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 9.84 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 14.56 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 8.5 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -15.63 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1 %. Net profit rose by 37.22 % year-on-year but experienced a 9.66 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 34.98 % but a quarterly rise of 7.89 %. In summary, BLACK BOX 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. 1655.47 Cr | Rs. 1497.23 Cr | Rs. 1501.72 Cr | + 0.3 % | -9.29 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1541.44 Cr | Rs. 1362.36 Cr | Rs. 1368.07 Cr | + 0.42 % | -11.25 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 114.03 Cr | Rs. 134.87 Cr | Rs. 133.65 Cr | -0.9 % | + 17.21 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 40.87 Cr | Rs. 51.14 Cr | Rs. 56.08 Cr | + 9.66 % | + 37.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.43 | Rs. 3.04 | Rs. 3.28 | + 7.89 % | + 34.98 % |
In reviewing BLACK BOX LIMITED’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -9.29 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 0.3 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -11.25 % compared to the previous year, with a 0.42 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 17.21 % annually, and saw a -0.9 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 37.22 %, and experienced a 9.66 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 34.98 % annually, however rose by 7.89 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while BLACK BOX LIMITED exhibits strong annual growth 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.