Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -4.12 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 22.44 %.
- 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 0.1 %. Marginal decrease of -64.96% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Coal India Limited. Notable increase of 6.31 % in net profit Year to Year, Coal India Limited’s profitability dropped by -64.19 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 6.29 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -64.22 % 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. 509.04 Cr | Rs. 398.59 Cr | Rs. 488.05 Cr | + 22.44 % | -4.12 % |
Expenses | Rs. 451.98 Cr | Rs. 162.14 Cr | Rs. 263.27 Cr | + 62.37 % | -41.75 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 57.06 Cr | Rs. 236.45 Cr | Rs. 224.78 Cr | -4.94 % | + 293.94 % |
OPM % | 11.21 % | 59.32 % | 46.06 % | -13.26 % | + 34.85 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3208.99 Cr | Rs. 9166.73 Cr | Rs. 3212.34 Cr | -64.96 % | + 0.1 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.47 Cr | Rs. 0.51 Cr | Rs. 0.51 Cr | + 0 % | + 8.51 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 11.79 Cr | Rs. 10.78 Cr | Rs. 10.79 Cr | + 0.09 % | -8.48 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 3253.79 Cr | Rs. 9391.89 Cr | Rs. 3425.82 Cr | -63.52 % | + 5.29 % |
Tax % | 3.55 % | 0.8 % | 2.62 % | + 1.82 % | -0.93 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3138.26 Cr | Rs. 9316.4 Cr | Rs. 3336.22 Cr | -64.19 % | + 6.31 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.09 | Rs. 15.12 | Rs. 5.41 | -64.22 % | + 6.29 % |
Today, we’re looking at Coal India 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 -4.12 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 22.44 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 62.37 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -41.75 %. Operating profit, while up 293.94 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -4.94 %, 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 34.85 %, but a shrinkage of -13.26 % sequentially. Other income fell by -64.96 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 0.1 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 8.51 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.09 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -8.48 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 5.29 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -63.52 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.93 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.82 %. Net profit rose by 6.31 % year-on-year but witnessed a -64.19 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 6.29 % but a quarterly fall of -64.22 %. In summary, Coal India 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. 509.04 Cr | Rs. 398.59 Cr | Rs. 488.05 Cr | + 22.44 % | -4.12 % |
Expenses | Rs. 451.98 Cr | Rs. 162.14 Cr | Rs. 263.27 Cr | + 62.37 % | -41.75 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 57.06 Cr | Rs. 236.45 Cr | Rs. 224.78 Cr | -4.94 % | + 293.94 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3138.26 Cr | Rs. 9316.4 Cr | Rs. 3336.22 Cr | -64.19 % | + 6.31 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.09 | Rs. 15.12 | Rs. 5.41 | -64.22 % | + 6.29 % |
In reviewing Coal India Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -4.12 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 22.44 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -41.75 % compared to the previous year, with a 62.37 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 293.94 % annually, and saw a -4.94 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 6.31 %, and experienced a -64.19 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 6.29 % annually, however dipped by -64.22 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Coal India Limited 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.