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🔹 The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 2.53 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 8.45 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -11.13 %, Marginal decrease of -16.6% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Centum Electronics Limited. Profit dropped by -15.9 % Year to Year, Centum Electronics Limited’s profitability dropped by -5.06 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -15.93 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -4.97 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 176.296 Cr | Rs. 166.661 Cr | Rs. 180.748 Cr | + 8.45 % | + 2.53 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 154 Cr | Rs. 146.18 Cr | Rs. 159.44 Cr | + 9.07 % | + 3.53 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 22.3 Cr | Rs. 20.48 Cr | Rs. 21.31 Cr | + 4.05 % | -4.44 % |
| OPM % | 12.65 % | 12.29 % | 11.79 % | -0.5 % | -0.86 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 1.114 Cr | Rs. 1.187 Cr | Rs. 0.99 Cr | -16.6 % | -11.13 % |
| Interest | Rs. 4.16 Cr | Rs. 3.96 Cr | Rs. 5.24 Cr | + 32.32 % | + 25.96 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 4.67 Cr | Rs. 4.83 Cr | Rs. 4.68 Cr | -3.11 % | + 0.21 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 14.58 Cr | Rs. 12.88 Cr | Rs. 12.38 Cr | -3.88 % | -15.09 % |
| Tax % | 25.64 % | 25.47 % | 26.36 % | + 0.89 % | + 0.72 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 10.84 Cr | Rs. 9.6 Cr | Rs. 9.12 Cr | -5 % | -15.87 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.32 | Rs. 7.37 | Rs. 7 | -5.02 % | -15.87 % |
Today, we’re looking at Centum Electronics Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 2.53 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 8.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 9.07 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.53 %. Operating profit, while down -4.44 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.05 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.86 %, but a shrinkage of -0.5 % sequentially. Other income fell by -16.6 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -11.13 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 32.32 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 25.96 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.11 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.21 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -15.09 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -3.88 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.72 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.89 %. Net profit fell by -15.87 % year-on-year but witnessed a -5 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -15.87 % but a quarterly fall of -5.02 %. In summary, Centum Electronics Limited’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. 176.296 Cr | Rs. 166.661 Cr | Rs. 180.748 Cr | + 8.45 % | + 2.53 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 154 Cr | Rs. 146.18 Cr | Rs. 159.44 Cr | + 9.07 % | + 3.53 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 22.3 Cr | Rs. 20.48 Cr | Rs. 21.31 Cr | + 4.05 % | -4.44 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 10.84 Cr | Rs. 9.6 Cr | Rs. 9.12 Cr | -5 % | -15.87 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.32 | Rs. 7.37 | Rs. 7 | -5.02 % | -15.87 % |
In reviewing Centum Electronics Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 2.53 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 8.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.53 % compared to the previous year, with a 9.07 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -4.44 % annually, and saw a 4.05 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -15.87 %, and experienced a -5 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -15.87 % annually, however dipped by -5.02 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Centum Electronics Limited 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.
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