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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 1.15 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -4.39 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -11.36 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 8.78%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Britannia Industries Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -3.76 % Year to Year, Britannia Industries Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -3.43 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -3.62 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -3.29 % 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. 4023.18 Cr | Rs. 4256.33 Cr | Rs. 4069.36 Cr | -4.39 % | + 1.15 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3222.29 Cr | Rs. 3435.24 Cr | Rs. 3281.91 Cr | -4.46 % | + 1.85 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 800.89 Cr | Rs. 821.09 Cr | Rs. 787.45 Cr | -4.1 % | -1.68 % |
OPM % | 19.91 % | 19.29 % | 19.35 % | + 0.06 % | -0.56 % |
Other Income | Rs. 60.4 Cr | Rs. 49.22 Cr | Rs. 53.54 Cr | + 8.78 % | -11.36 % |
Interest | Rs. 34.86 Cr | Rs. 31.09 Cr | Rs. 26.44 Cr | -14.96 % | -24.15 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 65.33 Cr | Rs. 78.09 Cr | Rs. 79.93 Cr | + 2.36 % | + 22.35 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 761.1 Cr | Rs. 761.13 Cr | Rs. 734.62 Cr | -3.48 % | -3.48 % |
Tax % | 26.88 % | 26.67 % | 26.82 % | + 0.15 % | -0.06 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 557.6 Cr | Rs. 555.66 Cr | Rs. 536.61 Cr | -3.43 % | -3.76 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 23.19 | Rs. 23.11 | Rs. 22.35 | -3.29 % | -3.62 % |
Today, we’re looking at Britannia Industries 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 1.15 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -4.39 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -4.46 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.85 %. Operating profit, while down -1.68 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -4.1 %, 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 -0.56 %, but an expansion of 0.06 % sequentially. Other income rose by 8.78 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -11.36 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -14.96 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -24.15 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.36 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 22.35 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -3.48 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -3.48 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.06 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.15 %. Net profit fell by -3.76 % year-on-year but witnessed a -3.43 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -3.62 % but a quarterly fall of -3.29 %. In summary, Britannia Industries 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. 4023.18 Cr | Rs. 4256.33 Cr | Rs. 4069.36 Cr | -4.39 % | + 1.15 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3222.29 Cr | Rs. 3435.24 Cr | Rs. 3281.91 Cr | -4.46 % | + 1.85 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 800.89 Cr | Rs. 821.09 Cr | Rs. 787.45 Cr | -4.1 % | -1.68 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 557.6 Cr | Rs. 555.66 Cr | Rs. 536.61 Cr | -3.43 % | -3.76 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 23.19 | Rs. 23.11 | Rs. 22.35 | -3.29 % | -3.62 % |
In reviewing Britannia Industries Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.15 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -4.39 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.85 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -4.46 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -1.68 % annually, and saw a -4.1 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -3.76 %, and experienced a -3.43 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -3.62 % annually, however dipped by -3.29 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Britannia Industries Ltd., 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.