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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 16.2 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -37.78 %.
- 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 221.48 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 64.19%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Cupid Limited. Notable increase of 282.53 % in net profit Year to Year, Cupid Limited’s profitability dropped by -65.19 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -80.86 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -82.58 % 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. 33.676 Cr | Rs. 62.897 Cr | Rs. 39.133 Cr | -37.78 % | + 16.2 % |
Expenses | Rs. 31.86 Cr | Rs. 32 Cr | Rs. 32.48 Cr | + 1.5 % | + 1.95 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.82 Cr | Rs. 30.9 Cr | Rs. 6.65 Cr | -78.48 % | + 265.38 % |
OPM % | 5.4 % | 49.13 % | 16.99 % | -32.14 % | + 11.59 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.522 Cr | Rs. 2.98 Cr | Rs. 4.893 Cr | + 64.19 % | + 221.48 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.4 Cr | Rs. 0.94 Cr | Rs. 0.23 Cr | -75.53 % | -42.5 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.71 Cr | Rs. 0.74 Cr | Rs. 0.76 Cr | + 2.7 % | + 7.04 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 2.23 Cr | Rs. 32.2 Cr | Rs. 10.55 Cr | -67.24 % | + 373.09 % |
Tax % | 3.05 % | 26.36 % | 21.86 % | -4.5 % | + 18.81 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.16 Cr | Rs. 23.72 Cr | Rs. 8.26 Cr | -65.18 % | + 282.41 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.61 | Rs. 1.77 | Rs. 0.3 | -83.05 % | -81.37 % |
Today, we’re looking at Cupid Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 16.2 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -37.78 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 1.5 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.95 %. Operating profit, while up 265.38 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -78.48 %, 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 11.59 %, but a shrinkage of -32.14 % sequentially. Other income rose by 64.19 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 221.48 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -75.53 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -42.5 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.7 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.04 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 373.09 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -67.24 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 18.81 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -4.5 %. Net profit rose by 282.41 % year-on-year but witnessed a -65.18 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -81.37 % but a quarterly fall of -83.05 %. In summary, Cupid 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. 33.676 Cr | Rs. 62.897 Cr | Rs. 39.133 Cr | -37.78 % | + 16.2 % |
Expenses | Rs. 31.86 Cr | Rs. 32 Cr | Rs. 32.48 Cr | + 1.5 % | + 1.95 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.82 Cr | Rs. 30.9 Cr | Rs. 6.65 Cr | -78.48 % | + 265.38 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.16 Cr | Rs. 23.72 Cr | Rs. 8.26 Cr | -65.18 % | + 282.41 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.61 | Rs. 1.77 | Rs. 0.3 | -83.05 % | -81.37 % |
In reviewing Cupid Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 16.2 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -37.78 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.95 % compared to the previous year, with a 1.5 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 265.38 % annually, and saw a -78.48 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 282.41 %, and experienced a -65.18 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -81.37 % annually, however dipped by -83.05 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Cupid 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.
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