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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 15.13 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.29 %.
- 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 46.15 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 171.43%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Century Extrusions Ltd.,. Notable increase of 139.58 % in net profit Year to Year, Century Extrusions Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -40.72 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 133.33 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -41.67 % 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. 80.17 Cr | Rs. 95.44 Cr | Rs. 92.3 Cr | -3.29 % | + 15.13 % |
Expenses | Rs. 74.65 Cr | Rs. 89.86 Cr | Rs. 86.64 Cr | -3.58 % | + 16.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.52 Cr | Rs. 5.58 Cr | Rs. 5.66 Cr | + 1.43 % | + 2.54 % |
OPM % | 6.89 % | 5.85 % | 6.13 % | + 0.28 % | -0.76 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.13 Cr | Rs. 0.07 Cr | Rs. 0.19 Cr | + 171.43 % | + 46.15 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.16 Cr | Rs. 2.35 Cr | Rs. 2.55 Cr | + 8.51 % | + 18.06 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.61 Cr | Rs. 0.74 Cr | Rs. 1.19 Cr | + 60.81 % | + 95.08 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 2.88 Cr | Rs. 2.56 Cr | Rs. 2.11 Cr | -17.58 % | -26.74 % |
Tax % | 65.96 % | 24.22 % | 52.67 % | + 28.45 % | -13.29 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.48 Cr | Rs. 1.94 Cr | Rs. 1.15 Cr | -40.72 % | + 139.58 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.06 | Rs. 0.24 | Rs. 0.14 | -41.67 % | + 133.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at Century Extrusions 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 15.13 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.29 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -3.58 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 16.06 %. Operating profit, while up 2.54 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.43 %, 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 -0.76 %, but an expansion of 0.28 % sequentially. Other income rose by 171.43 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 46.15 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 8.51 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 18.06 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 60.81 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 95.08 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -26.74 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -17.58 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -13.29 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 28.45 %. Net profit rose by 139.58 % year-on-year but witnessed a -40.72 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 133.33 % but a quarterly fall of -41.67 %. In summary, Century Extrusions 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. 80.17 Cr | Rs. 95.44 Cr | Rs. 92.3 Cr | -3.29 % | + 15.13 % |
Expenses | Rs. 74.65 Cr | Rs. 89.86 Cr | Rs. 86.64 Cr | -3.58 % | + 16.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.52 Cr | Rs. 5.58 Cr | Rs. 5.66 Cr | + 1.43 % | + 2.54 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.48 Cr | Rs. 1.94 Cr | Rs. 1.15 Cr | -40.72 % | + 139.58 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.06 | Rs. 0.24 | Rs. 0.14 | -41.67 % | + 133.33 % |
In reviewing Century Extrusions Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 15.13 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -3.29 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 16.06 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -3.58 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 2.54 % annually, and saw a 1.43 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 139.58 %, and experienced a -40.72 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 133.33 % annually, however dipped by -41.67 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Century Extrusions 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.