Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 4.18 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.67 %.
- 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 67.19 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 45.71%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Bosch Ltd. Notable increase of 41.67 % in net profit Year to Year, Bosch Ltd’s profitability increased by 8.84 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 41.65 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 8.83 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 4063.4 Cr | Rs. 4205.2 Cr | Rs. 4233.4 Cr | + 0.67 % | + 4.18 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 3541 Cr | Rs. 3626.8 Cr | Rs. 3676.2 Cr | + 1.36 % | + 3.82 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 522.4 Cr | Rs. 578.4 Cr | Rs. 557.2 Cr | -3.67 % | + 6.66 % |
| OPM % | 12.86 % | 13.75 % | 13.16 % | -0.59 % | + 0.3 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 135 Cr | Rs. 154.9 Cr | Rs. 225.7 Cr | + 45.71 % | + 67.19 % |
| Interest | Rs. 4.6 Cr | Rs. 3.9 Cr | Rs. 3.9 Cr | + 0 % | -15.22 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 120.6 Cr | Rs. 117.3 Cr | Rs. 118.8 Cr | + 1.28 % | -1.49 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 532.2 Cr | Rs. 612.1 Cr | Rs. 660.2 Cr | + 7.86 % | + 24.05 % |
| Tax % | 25.16 % | 22.77 % | 14.56 % | -8.21 % | -10.6 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 398.1 Cr | Rs. 518.2 Cr | Rs. 564 Cr | + 8.84 % | + 41.67 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 134.99 | Rs. 175.71 | Rs. 191.22 | + 8.83 % | + 41.65 % |
Today, we’re looking at Bosch 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 4.18 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.67 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 1.36 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.82 %. Operating profit, while up 6.66 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -3.67 %, 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 0.3 %, but a shrinkage of -0.59 % sequentially. Other income rose by 45.71 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 67.19 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -15.22 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.28 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -1.49 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 24.05 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 7.86 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -10.6 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -8.21 %. Net profit rose by 41.67 % year-on-year but experienced a 8.84 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 41.65 % but a quarterly rise of 8.83 %. In summary, Bosch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 4063.4 Cr | Rs. 4205.2 Cr | Rs. 4233.4 Cr | + 0.67 % | + 4.18 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 3541 Cr | Rs. 3626.8 Cr | Rs. 3676.2 Cr | + 1.36 % | + 3.82 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 522.4 Cr | Rs. 578.4 Cr | Rs. 557.2 Cr | -3.67 % | + 6.66 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 398.1 Cr | Rs. 518.2 Cr | Rs. 564 Cr | + 8.84 % | + 41.67 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 134.99 | Rs. 175.71 | Rs. 191.22 | + 8.83 % | + 41.65 % |
In reviewing Bosch Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.18 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 0.67 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.82 % compared to the previous year, with a 1.36 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 6.66 % annually, and saw a -3.67 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 41.67 %, and experienced a 8.84 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 41.65 % annually, however rose by 8.83 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Bosch 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.
