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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -35.24 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.43 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 200%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Caprolactam Chemicals ltd.. Profit dropped by -30.36 % Year to Year, Caprolactam Chemicals ltd.’s profitability dropped by -171.78 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -27.78 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -174.29 % 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. 2.219 Cr | Rs. 1.488 Cr | Rs. 1.437 Cr | -3.43 % | -35.24 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1.5 Cr | Rs. 1.2 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | -35.83 % | -48.67 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.72 Cr | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 0.67 Cr | + 131.03 % | -6.94 % |
OPM % | 32.45 % | 19.49 % | 46.62 % | + 27.13 % | + 14.17 % |
Other Income | Rs. -0 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | + 200 % | 0 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.16 Cr | Rs. 0.11 Cr | Rs. 0.12 Cr | + 9.09 % | -25 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.39 Cr | Rs. 0.4 Cr | Rs. 0.42 Cr | + 5 % | + 7.69 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.17 Cr | Rs. -0.21 Cr | Rs. 0.16 Cr | + 176.19 % | -5.88 % |
Tax % | 1.2 % | -27.56 % | 29.09 % | + 56.65 % | + 27.89 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.17 Cr | Rs. -0.16 Cr | Rs. 0.12 Cr | + 175 % | -29.41 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.36 | Rs. -0.35 | Rs. 0.26 | + 174.29 % | -27.78 % |
Today, we’re looking at Caprolactam Chemicals 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 -35.24 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.43 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -35.83 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -48.67 %. Operating profit, while down -6.94 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 131.03 %, 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 14.17 %, but an expansion of 27.13 % sequentially. Other income rose by 200 % compared to the last quarter, Interest expenses surged remarkably by 9.09 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -25 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.69 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -5.88 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 176.19 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 27.89 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 56.65 %. Net profit fell by -29.41 % year-on-year but experienced a 175 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -27.78 % but a quarterly rise of 174.29 %. In summary, Caprolactam Chemicals 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. 2.219 Cr | Rs. 1.488 Cr | Rs. 1.437 Cr | -3.43 % | -35.24 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1.5 Cr | Rs. 1.2 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | -35.83 % | -48.67 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.72 Cr | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 0.67 Cr | + 131.03 % | -6.94 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.17 Cr | Rs. -0.16 Cr | Rs. 0.12 Cr | + 175 % | -29.41 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.36 | Rs. -0.35 | Rs. 0.26 | + 174.29 % | -27.78 % |
In reviewing Caprolactam Chemicals ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -35.24 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -3.43 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -48.67 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -35.83 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -6.94 % annually, and saw a 131.03 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -29.41 %, and experienced a 175 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -27.78 % annually, however rose by 174.29 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Caprolactam Chemicals ltd. faces strong annual decline 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.