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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -43.8 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 1.2 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 77.87%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for CHENNAI FERROUS INDUSTRIES LIMITED. Profit dropped by -145.29 % Year to Year, CHENNAI FERROUS INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -32.07 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -145.42 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -31.86 % 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. 34.804 Cr | Rs. 19.329 Cr | Rs. 19.56 Cr | + 1.2 % | -43.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 35.64 Cr | Rs. 19.54 Cr | Rs. 20.85 Cr | + 6.7 % | -41.5 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.84 Cr | Rs. -0.21 Cr | Rs. -1.29 Cr | -514.29 % | -53.57 % |
OPM % | -2.41 % | -1.09 % | -6.6 % | -5.51 % | -4.19 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 1.22 Cr | Rs. 2.17 Cr | + 77.87 % | 0 % |
Interest | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.27 Cr | Rs. 0.27 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | + 22.22 % | + 22.22 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -1.11 Cr | Rs. 0.74 Cr | Rs. 0.5 Cr | -32.43 % | + 145.05 % |
Tax % | -0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.1 Cr | Rs. 0.74 Cr | Rs. 0.5 Cr | -32.43 % | + 145.45 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -3.06 | Rs. 2.04 | Rs. 1.39 | -31.86 % | + 145.42 % |
Today, we’re looking at CHENNAI FERROUS INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -43.8 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 1.2 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 6.7 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -41.5 %. Operating profit, while down -53.57 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -514.29 %, 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 -4.19 %, but a shrinkage of -5.51 % sequentially. Other income rose by 77.87 % compared to the last quarter, Depreciation costs climbed by 22.22 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 22.22 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 145.05 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -32.43 %.
Net profit rose by 145.45 % year-on-year but witnessed a -32.43 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 145.42 % but a quarterly fall of -31.86 %. In summary, CHENNAI FERROUS INDUSTRIES 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. 34.804 Cr | Rs. 19.329 Cr | Rs. 19.56 Cr | + 1.2 % | -43.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 35.64 Cr | Rs. 19.54 Cr | Rs. 20.85 Cr | + 6.7 % | -41.5 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.84 Cr | Rs. -0.21 Cr | Rs. -1.29 Cr | -514.29 % | -53.57 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.1 Cr | Rs. 0.74 Cr | Rs. 0.5 Cr | -32.43 % | + 145.45 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -3.06 | Rs. 2.04 | Rs. 1.39 | -31.86 % | + 145.42 % |
In reviewing CHENNAI FERROUS INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -43.8 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 1.2 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -41.5 % compared to the previous year, with a 6.7 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -53.57 % annually, and saw a -514.29 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 145.45 %, and experienced a -32.43 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 145.42 % annually, however dipped by -31.86 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while CHENNAI FERROUS INDUSTRIES 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.