Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 4.92 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 16.84 %.
- 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 11.32 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 80.49%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Clean Science and Technology Limited. Profit dropped by -12.74 % Year to Year, Clean Science and Technology Limited’s profitability increased by 12.21 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -12.80 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 12.22 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 216.858 Cr | Rs. 194.731 Cr | Rs. 227.525 Cr | + 16.84 % | + 4.92 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 111.78 Cr | Rs. 108.13 Cr | Rs. 133.02 Cr | + 23.02 % | + 19 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 105.08 Cr | Rs. 86.6 Cr | Rs. 94.51 Cr | + 9.13 % | -10.06 % |
| OPM % | 48.46 % | 44.47 % | 41.54 % | -2.93 % | -6.92 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 12.63 Cr | Rs. 7.79 Cr | Rs. 14.06 Cr | + 80.49 % | + 11.32 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.13 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.57 Cr | + 1040 % | + 338.46 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 10.06 Cr | Rs. 11.31 Cr | Rs. 12.7 Cr | + 12.29 % | + 26.24 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 107.52 Cr | Rs. 83.03 Cr | Rs. 95.3 Cr | + 14.78 % | -11.37 % |
| Tax % | 25.1 % | 24.58 % | 26.26 % | + 1.68 % | + 1.16 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 80.53 Cr | Rs. 62.63 Cr | Rs. 70.27 Cr | + 12.2 % | -12.74 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.58 | Rs. 5.89 | Rs. 6.61 | + 12.22 % | -12.8 % |
Today, we’re looking at Clean Science and Technology Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 4.92 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 16.84 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 23.02 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 19 %. Operating profit, while down -10.06 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 9.13 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -6.92 %, but a shrinkage of -2.93 % sequentially. Other income rose by 80.49 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 11.32 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 1040 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 338.46 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 12.29 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 26.24 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -11.37 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 14.78 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.16 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.68 %. Net profit fell by -12.74 % year-on-year but experienced a 12.2 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -12.8 % but a quarterly rise of 12.22 %. In summary, Clean Science and Technology 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. 216.858 Cr | Rs. 194.731 Cr | Rs. 227.525 Cr | + 16.84 % | + 4.92 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 111.78 Cr | Rs. 108.13 Cr | Rs. 133.02 Cr | + 23.02 % | + 19 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 105.08 Cr | Rs. 86.6 Cr | Rs. 94.51 Cr | + 9.13 % | -10.06 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 80.53 Cr | Rs. 62.63 Cr | Rs. 70.27 Cr | + 12.2 % | -12.74 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.58 | Rs. 5.89 | Rs. 6.61 | + 12.22 % | -12.8 % |
In reviewing Clean Science and Technology Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.92 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 16.84 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 19 % compared to the previous year, with a 23.02 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -10.06 % annually, and saw a 9.13 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -12.74 %, and experienced a 12.2 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -12.8 % annually, however rose by 12.22 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Clean Science and Technology Limited faces strong annual decline 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.
