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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -26.56 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -39.22 %.
- 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 94.44 %. Marginal decrease of -51.47% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. Notable increase of 2.99 % in net profit Year to Year, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd’s profitability dropped by -78.93 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 11.06 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -77.26 % 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. 3598.67 Cr | Rs. 4348.57 Cr | Rs. 2643.04 Cr | -39.22 % | -26.56 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3487.23 Cr | Rs. 3720.1 Cr | Rs. 2476.54 Cr | -33.43 % | -28.98 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 111.44 Cr | Rs. 628.47 Cr | Rs. 166.5 Cr | -73.51 % | + 49.41 % |
OPM % | 3.1 % | 14.45 % | 6.3 % | -8.15 % | + 3.2 % |
Other Income | Rs. 37.76 Cr | Rs. 151.3 Cr | Rs. 73.42 Cr | -51.47 % | + 94.44 % |
Interest | Rs. 66.89 Cr | Rs. 36.47 Cr | Rs. 35.99 Cr | -1.32 % | -46.2 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 75.92 Cr | Rs. 79.11 Cr | Rs. 78.08 Cr | -1.3 % | + 2.85 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 6.39 Cr | Rs. 664.19 Cr | Rs. 125.85 Cr | -81.05 % | + 1869.48 % |
Tax % | 881.19 % | 33.66 % | 25.19 % | -8.47 % | -856 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 93.98 Cr | Rs. 459.4 Cr | Rs. 96.79 Cr | -78.93 % | + 2.99 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.26 | Rs. 11.04 | Rs. 2.51 | -77.26 % | + 11.06 % |
Today, we’re looking at Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -26.56 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -39.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -33.43 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -28.98 %. Operating profit, while up 49.41 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -73.51 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 3.2 %, but a shrinkage of -8.15 % sequentially. Other income fell by -51.47 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 94.44 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -1.32 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -46.2 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.3 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.85 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 1869.48 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -81.05 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -856 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -8.47 %. Net profit rose by 2.99 % year-on-year but witnessed a -78.93 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 11.06 % but a quarterly fall of -77.26 %. In summary, Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals 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. 3598.67 Cr | Rs. 4348.57 Cr | Rs. 2643.04 Cr | -39.22 % | -26.56 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3487.23 Cr | Rs. 3720.1 Cr | Rs. 2476.54 Cr | -33.43 % | -28.98 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 111.44 Cr | Rs. 628.47 Cr | Rs. 166.5 Cr | -73.51 % | + 49.41 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 93.98 Cr | Rs. 459.4 Cr | Rs. 96.79 Cr | -78.93 % | + 2.99 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.26 | Rs. 11.04 | Rs. 2.51 | -77.26 % | + 11.06 % |
In reviewing Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -26.56 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -39.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -28.98 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -33.43 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 49.41 % annually, and saw a -73.51 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 2.99 %, and experienced a -78.93 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 11.06 % annually, however dipped by -77.26 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals 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.