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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 2.87 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -8.31 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -24.38 %, Marginal decrease of -34.19% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Cera Sanitaryware Limited. Profit dropped by -9.87 % Year to Year, Cera Sanitaryware Limited’s profitability dropped by -32.64 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -9.10 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -32.19 % 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. 436.725 Cr | Rs. 489.994 Cr | Rs. 449.271 Cr | -8.31 % | + 2.87 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 377.3 Cr | Rs. 420.4 Cr | Rs. 389.86 Cr | -7.26 % | + 3.33 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 59.43 Cr | Rs. 69.59 Cr | Rs. 59.41 Cr | -14.63 % | -0.03 % |
| OPM % | 13.61 % | 14.2 % | 13.22 % | -0.98 % | -0.39 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 15.987 Cr | Rs. 18.37 Cr | Rs. 12.089 Cr | -34.19 % | -24.38 % |
| Interest | Rs. 1.45 Cr | Rs. 2.53 Cr | Rs. 1.83 Cr | -27.67 % | + 26.21 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 9.12 Cr | Rs. 10.14 Cr | Rs. 9.77 Cr | -3.65 % | + 7.13 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 64.85 Cr | Rs. 75.29 Cr | Rs. 59.9 Cr | -20.44 % | -7.63 % |
| Tax % | 21.54 % | 9.59 % | 23.44 % | + 13.85 % | + 1.9 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 50.88 Cr | Rs. 68.08 Cr | Rs. 45.86 Cr | -32.64 % | -9.87 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 39.12 | Rs. 52.44 | Rs. 35.56 | -32.19 % | -9.1 % |
Today, we’re looking at Cera Sanitaryware 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 2.87 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -8.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -7.26 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.33 %. Operating profit, while down -0.03 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -14.63 %, 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 -0.39 %, but a shrinkage of -0.98 % sequentially. Other income fell by -34.19 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -24.38 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -27.67 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 26.21 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.65 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.13 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -7.63 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -20.44 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.9 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 13.85 %. Net profit fell by -9.87 % year-on-year but witnessed a -32.64 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -9.1 % but a quarterly fall of -32.19 %. In summary, Cera Sanitaryware 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. 436.725 Cr | Rs. 489.994 Cr | Rs. 449.271 Cr | -8.31 % | + 2.87 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 377.3 Cr | Rs. 420.4 Cr | Rs. 389.86 Cr | -7.26 % | + 3.33 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 59.43 Cr | Rs. 69.59 Cr | Rs. 59.41 Cr | -14.63 % | -0.03 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 50.88 Cr | Rs. 68.08 Cr | Rs. 45.86 Cr | -32.64 % | -9.87 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 39.12 | Rs. 52.44 | Rs. 35.56 | -32.19 % | -9.1 % |
In reviewing Cera Sanitaryware Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 2.87 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -8.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.33 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -7.26 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -0.03 % annually, and saw a -14.63 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -9.87 %, and experienced a -32.64 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -9.1 % annually, however dipped by -32.19 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Cera Sanitaryware 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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