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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 8 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.35 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -55.32 %, Marginal decrease of -74.6% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for CESC Limited,. Notable increase of 2.75 % in net profit Year to Year, CESC Limited,’s profitability dropped by -3.87 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 1.91 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -6.32 % 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. 4352 Cr | Rs. 4863 Cr | Rs. 4700 Cr | -3.35 % | + 8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3706 Cr | Rs. 4492 Cr | Rs. 3804 Cr | -15.32 % | + 2.64 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 646 Cr | Rs. 371 Cr | Rs. 896 Cr | + 141.51 % | + 38.7 % |
OPM % | 14.84 % | 7.63 % | 19.06 % | + 11.43 % | + 4.22 % |
Other Income | Rs. 423 Cr | Rs. 744 Cr | Rs. 189 Cr | -74.6 % | -55.32 % |
Interest | Rs. 305 Cr | Rs. 322 Cr | Rs. 328 Cr | + 1.86 % | + 7.54 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 303 Cr | Rs. 301 Cr | Rs. 295 Cr | -1.99 % | -2.64 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 461 Cr | Rs. 492 Cr | Rs. 462 Cr | -6.1 % | + 0.22 % |
Tax % | 21.26 % | 21.14 % | 19.26 % | -1.88 % | -2 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 363 Cr | Rs. 388 Cr | Rs. 373 Cr | -3.87 % | + 2.75 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.62 | Rs. 2.85 | Rs. 2.67 | -6.32 % | + 1.91 % |
Today, we’re looking at CESC Limited,’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 8 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.35 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -15.32 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 2.64 %. Operating profit, while up 38.7 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 141.51 %, 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 4.22 %, but an expansion of 11.43 % sequentially. Other income fell by -74.6 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -55.32 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 1.86 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 7.54 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.99 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -2.64 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 0.22 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -6.1 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -2 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.88 %. Net profit rose by 2.75 % year-on-year but witnessed a -3.87 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 1.91 % but a quarterly fall of -6.32 %. In summary, CESC 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 4352 Cr | Rs. 4863 Cr | Rs. 4700 Cr | -3.35 % | + 8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3706 Cr | Rs. 4492 Cr | Rs. 3804 Cr | -15.32 % | + 2.64 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 646 Cr | Rs. 371 Cr | Rs. 896 Cr | + 141.51 % | + 38.7 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 363 Cr | Rs. 388 Cr | Rs. 373 Cr | -3.87 % | + 2.75 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.62 | Rs. 2.85 | Rs. 2.67 | -6.32 % | + 1.91 % |
In reviewing CESC Limited,’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -3.35 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 2.64 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -15.32 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 38.7 % annually, and saw a 141.51 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 2.75 %, and experienced a -3.87 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 1.91 % annually, however dipped by -6.32 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while CESC Limited, exhibits strong annual growth 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.
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