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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 4.07 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.97 %.
- 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 23.71 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 12.24%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Ceat Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -22.77 % Year to Year, Ceat Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -43.58 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -18.79 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -40.18 % 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. 2874.82 Cr | Rs. 2963.14 Cr | Rs. 2991.85 Cr | + 0.97 % | + 4.07 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2507.01 Cr | Rs. 2545.64 Cr | Rs. 2600.34 Cr | + 2.15 % | + 3.72 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 367.81 Cr | Rs. 417.5 Cr | Rs. 391.51 Cr | -6.23 % | + 6.44 % |
OPM % | 12.79 % | 14.09 % | 13.09 % | -1 % | + 0.3 % |
Other Income | Rs. 10.08 Cr | Rs. 11.11 Cr | Rs. 12.47 Cr | + 12.24 % | + 23.71 % |
Interest | Rs. 66.57 Cr | Rs. 65.55 Cr | Rs. 61.66 Cr | -5.93 % | -7.38 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 125.3 Cr | Rs. 127.34 Cr | Rs. 136.06 Cr | + 6.85 % | + 8.59 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 186.02 Cr | Rs. 235.72 Cr | Rs. 206.26 Cr | -12.5 % | + 10.88 % |
Tax % | 26.53 % | 23.92 % | 33.04 % | + 9.12 % | + 6.51 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 132.42 Cr | Rs. 181.28 Cr | Rs. 102.27 Cr | -43.58 % | -22.77 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 33.05 | Rs. 44.87 | Rs. 26.84 | -40.18 % | -18.79 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ceat 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 4.07 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.97 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.15 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.72 %. Operating profit, while up 6.44 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -6.23 %, 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 -1 % sequentially. Other income rose by 12.24 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 23.71 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -5.93 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -7.38 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 6.85 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 8.59 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 10.88 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -12.5 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 6.51 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 9.12 %. Net profit fell by -22.77 % year-on-year but witnessed a -43.58 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -18.79 % but a quarterly fall of -40.18 %. In summary, Ceat 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. 2874.82 Cr | Rs. 2963.14 Cr | Rs. 2991.85 Cr | + 0.97 % | + 4.07 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2507.01 Cr | Rs. 2545.64 Cr | Rs. 2600.34 Cr | + 2.15 % | + 3.72 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 367.81 Cr | Rs. 417.5 Cr | Rs. 391.51 Cr | -6.23 % | + 6.44 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 132.42 Cr | Rs. 181.28 Cr | Rs. 102.27 Cr | -43.58 % | -22.77 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 33.05 | Rs. 44.87 | Rs. 26.84 | -40.18 % | -18.79 % |
In reviewing Ceat Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.07 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 0.97 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.72 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.15 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 6.44 % annually, and saw a -6.23 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -22.77 %, and experienced a -43.58 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -18.79 % annually, however dipped by -40.18 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ceat Ltd., exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.