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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 7.38 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -4.14 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -96.07 %, Marginal decrease of -56.25% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Chaman Lal Setia Exports Ltd.. Profit dropped by -38.39 % Year to Year, Chaman Lal Setia Exports Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -39.91 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -38.74 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -40.05 % 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. 357.169 Cr | Rs. 400.071 Cr | Rs. 383.528 Cr | -4.14 % | + 7.38 % |
Expenses | Rs. 308.64 Cr | Rs. 348.06 Cr | Rs. 347.93 Cr | -0.04 % | + 12.73 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 48.53 Cr | Rs. 52.01 Cr | Rs. 35.6 Cr | -31.55 % | -26.64 % |
OPM % | 13.59 % | 13 % | 9.28 % | -3.72 % | -4.31 % |
Other Income | Rs. 44.49 Cr | Rs. 4 Cr | Rs. 1.75 Cr | -56.25 % | -96.07 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.78 Cr | Rs. 2.56 Cr | Rs. 4.03 Cr | + 57.42 % | + 44.96 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.32 Cr | Rs. 1.81 Cr | Rs. 2.36 Cr | + 30.39 % | + 1.72 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 87.92 Cr | Rs. 51.64 Cr | Rs. 30.96 Cr | -40.05 % | -64.79 % |
Tax % | 24.8 % | 25.08 % | 24.91 % | -0.17 % | + 0.11 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 37.74 Cr | Rs. 38.69 Cr | Rs. 23.25 Cr | -39.91 % | -38.39 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.33 | Rs. 7.49 | Rs. 4.49 | -40.05 % | -38.74 % |
Today, we’re looking at Chaman Lal Setia Exports 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 7.38 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -4.14 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.04 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 12.73 %. Operating profit, while down -26.64 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -31.55 %, 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 -4.31 %, but a shrinkage of -3.72 % sequentially. Other income fell by -56.25 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -96.07 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 57.42 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 44.96 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 30.39 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 1.72 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -64.79 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -40.05 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.11 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.17 %. Net profit fell by -38.39 % year-on-year but witnessed a -39.91 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -38.74 % but a quarterly fall of -40.05 %. In summary, Chaman Lal Setia Exports 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. 357.169 Cr | Rs. 400.071 Cr | Rs. 383.528 Cr | -4.14 % | + 7.38 % |
Expenses | Rs. 308.64 Cr | Rs. 348.06 Cr | Rs. 347.93 Cr | -0.04 % | + 12.73 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 48.53 Cr | Rs. 52.01 Cr | Rs. 35.6 Cr | -31.55 % | -26.64 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 37.74 Cr | Rs. 38.69 Cr | Rs. 23.25 Cr | -39.91 % | -38.39 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.33 | Rs. 7.49 | Rs. 4.49 | -40.05 % | -38.74 % |
In reviewing Chaman Lal Setia Exports Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 7.38 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -4.14 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 12.73 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.04 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -26.64 % annually, and saw a -31.55 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -38.39 %, and experienced a -39.91 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -38.74 % annually, however dipped by -40.05 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Chaman Lal Setia Exports Ltd. 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.