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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 26.83 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 48.48 %.
- 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 60.86 %. Marginal decrease of -0.23% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Blue Star Ltd. Profit dropped by -29.11 % Year to Year, Blue Star Ltd’s profitability increased by 58.98 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -66.78 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 58.9 % 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. 2623.83 Cr | Rs. 2241.19 Cr | Rs. 3327.77 Cr | + 48.48 % | + 26.83 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2444.66 Cr | Rs. 2085.84 Cr | Rs. 3085.87 Cr | + 47.94 % | + 26.23 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 179.17 Cr | Rs. 155.35 Cr | Rs. 241.9 Cr | + 55.71 % | + 35.01 % |
OPM % | 6.83 % | 6.93 % | 7.27 % | + 0.34 % | + 0.44 % |
Other Income | Rs. 7.92 Cr | Rs. 12.77 Cr | Rs. 12.74 Cr | -0.23 % | + 60.86 % |
Interest | Rs. 18.07 Cr | Rs. 10.24 Cr | Rs. 12.19 Cr | + 19.04 % | -32.54 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 22.72 Cr | Rs. 23.49 Cr | Rs. 28.32 Cr | + 20.56 % | + 24.65 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 146.3 Cr | Rs. 134.39 Cr | Rs. 214.13 Cr | + 59.33 % | + 46.36 % |
Tax % | 29.07 % | 25.27 % | 25.46 % | + 0.19 % | -3.61 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 225.29 Cr | Rs. 100.46 Cr | Rs. 159.71 Cr | + 58.98 % | -29.11 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 23.39 | Rs. 4.89 | Rs. 7.77 | + 58.9 % | -66.78 % |
Today, we’re looking at Blue Star Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 26.83 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 48.48 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 47.94 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 26.23 %. Operating profit, while up 35.01 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 55.71 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.44 %, but an expansion of 0.34 % sequentially. Other income fell by -0.23 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 60.86 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 19.04 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -32.54 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 20.56 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 24.65 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 46.36 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 59.33 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -3.61 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.19 %. Net profit fell by -29.11 % year-on-year but experienced a 58.98 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -66.78 % but a quarterly rise of 58.9 %. In summary, Blue Star Ltd’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. 2623.83 Cr | Rs. 2241.19 Cr | Rs. 3327.77 Cr | + 48.48 % | + 26.83 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2444.66 Cr | Rs. 2085.84 Cr | Rs. 3085.87 Cr | + 47.94 % | + 26.23 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 179.17 Cr | Rs. 155.35 Cr | Rs. 241.9 Cr | + 55.71 % | + 35.01 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 225.29 Cr | Rs. 100.46 Cr | Rs. 159.71 Cr | + 58.98 % | -29.11 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 23.39 | Rs. 4.89 | Rs. 7.77 | + 58.9 % | -66.78 % |
In reviewing Blue Star Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 26.83 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 48.48 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 26.23 % compared to the previous year, with a 47.94 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 35.01 % annually, and saw a 55.71 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -29.11 %, and experienced a 58.98 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -66.78 % annually, however rose by 58.9 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Blue Star Ltd 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.