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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -5.86 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 4.1 %.
- 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 188 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 246.99%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd. Profit dropped by -2450.82 % Year to Year, Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd’s profitability increased by 472.84 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -886.44 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 553.52 % 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. 426.708 Cr | Rs. 385.886 Cr | Rs. 401.694 Cr | + 4.1 % | -5.86 % |
Expenses | Rs. 382.89 Cr | Rs. 362.56 Cr | Rs. 414.94 Cr | + 14.45 % | + 8.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 43.82 Cr | Rs. 23.33 Cr | Rs. -13.25 Cr | -156.79 % | -130.24 % |
OPM % | 10.27 % | 6.05 % | -3.3 % | -9.35 % | -13.57 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2 Cr | Rs. 1.66 Cr | Rs. 5.76 Cr | + 246.99 % | + 188 % |
Interest | Rs. 9.78 Cr | Rs. 14.14 Cr | Rs. 16.17 Cr | + 14.36 % | + 65.34 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 17.93 Cr | Rs. 20.58 Cr | Rs. 20.05 Cr | -2.58 % | + 11.82 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 18.11 Cr | Rs. -9.73 Cr | Rs. -43.71 Cr | -349.23 % | -341.36 % |
Tax % | 58.72 % | -46.73 % | -12.54 % | + 34.19 % | -71.26 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.48 Cr | Rs. -14.28 Cr | Rs. -81.79 Cr | -472.76 % | -2450.29 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.59 | Rs. -0.71 | Rs. -4.64 | -553.52 % | -886.44 % |
Today, we’re looking at Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -5.86 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 4.1 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 14.45 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 8.37 %. Operating profit, while down -130.24 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -156.79 %, 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 -13.57 %, but a shrinkage of -9.35 % sequentially. Other income rose by 246.99 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 188 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 14.36 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 65.34 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.58 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 11.82 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -341.36 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -349.23 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -71.26 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 34.19 %. Net profit fell by -2450.29 % year-on-year but witnessed a -472.76 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -886.44 % but a quarterly fall of -553.52 %. In summary, Camlin Fine Sciences 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. 426.708 Cr | Rs. 385.886 Cr | Rs. 401.694 Cr | + 4.1 % | -5.86 % |
Expenses | Rs. 382.89 Cr | Rs. 362.56 Cr | Rs. 414.94 Cr | + 14.45 % | + 8.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 43.82 Cr | Rs. 23.33 Cr | Rs. -13.25 Cr | -156.79 % | -130.24 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.48 Cr | Rs. -14.28 Cr | Rs. -81.79 Cr | -472.76 % | -2450.29 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.59 | Rs. -0.71 | Rs. -4.64 | -553.52 % | -886.44 % |
In reviewing Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -5.86 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 4.1 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 8.37 % compared to the previous year, with a 14.45 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -130.24 % annually, and saw a -156.79 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -2450.29 %, and experienced a -472.76 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -886.44 % annually, however dipped by -553.52 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Camlin Fine Sciences 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.