Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 166.27 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 363.02 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -93.07 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 700%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for BLB Limited. Profit dropped by -203.96 % Year to Year, BLB Limited’s profitability dropped by -259.46 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -204.65 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -260.71 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 77.12 Cr | Rs. 44.35 Cr | Rs. 205.35 Cr | + 363.02 % | + 166.27 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 74.96 Cr | Rs. 42.07 Cr | Rs. 208.27 Cr | + 395.06 % | + 177.84 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.16 Cr | Rs. 2.28 Cr | Rs. -2.92 Cr | -228.07 % | -235.19 % |
| OPM % | 2.8 % | 5.14 % | -1.42 % | -6.56 % | -4.22 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 2.31 Cr | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.16 Cr | + 700 % | -93.07 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.19 Cr | Rs. 0.28 Cr | Rs. 0.26 Cr | -7.14 % | + 36.84 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. 0.07 Cr | + 133.33 % | + 16.67 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 4.22 Cr | Rs. 1.99 Cr | Rs. -3.09 Cr | -255.28 % | -173.22 % |
| Tax % | 16.24 % | 25.63 % | -23.62 % | -49.25 % | -39.86 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 2.27 Cr | Rs. 1.48 Cr | Rs. -2.36 Cr | -259.46 % | -203.96 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.43 | Rs. 0.28 | Rs. -0.45 | -260.71 % | -204.65 % |
Today, we’re looking at BLB Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 166.27 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 363.02 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 395.06 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 177.84 %. Operating profit, while down -235.19 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -228.07 %, 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 -4.22 %, but a shrinkage of -6.56 % sequentially. Other income rose by 700 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -93.07 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -7.14 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 36.84 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 133.33 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 16.67 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -173.22 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -255.28 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -39.86 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -49.25 %. Net profit fell by -203.96 % year-on-year but witnessed a -259.46 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -204.65 % but a quarterly fall of -260.71 %. In summary, BLB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 77.12 Cr | Rs. 44.35 Cr | Rs. 205.35 Cr | + 363.02 % | + 166.27 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 74.96 Cr | Rs. 42.07 Cr | Rs. 208.27 Cr | + 395.06 % | + 177.84 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.16 Cr | Rs. 2.28 Cr | Rs. -2.92 Cr | -228.07 % | -235.19 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 2.27 Cr | Rs. 1.48 Cr | Rs. -2.36 Cr | -259.46 % | -203.96 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.43 | Rs. 0.28 | Rs. -0.45 | -260.71 % | -204.65 % |
In reviewing BLB Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 166.27 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 363.02 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 177.84 % compared to the previous year, with a 395.06 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -235.19 % annually, and saw a -228.07 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -203.96 %, and experienced a -259.46 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -204.65 % annually, however dipped by -260.71 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while BLB 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.
