Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 17.09 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 7.63 %.
- 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 175 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 266.67%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for D & H India Limited. Profit dropped by -40.3 % Year to Year, D & H India Limited’s profitability dropped by -45.28 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -41.32 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -43.65 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 39.437 Cr | Rs. 42.901 Cr | Rs. 46.176 Cr | + 7.63 % | + 17.09 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 36.98 Cr | Rs. 40.17 Cr | Rs. 43.34 Cr | + 7.89 % | + 17.2 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.46 Cr | Rs. 2.73 Cr | Rs. 2.84 Cr | + 4.03 % | + 15.45 % |
| OPM % | 6.24 % | 6.36 % | 6.15 % | -0.21 % | -0.09 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.04 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. 0.11 Cr | + 266.67 % | + 175 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.53 Cr | Rs. 0.81 Cr | Rs. 0.78 Cr | -3.7 % | + 47.17 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 0.47 Cr | Rs. 0.51 Cr | Rs. 0.63 Cr | + 23.53 % | + 34.04 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 1.5 Cr | Rs. 1.44 Cr | Rs. 1.54 Cr | + 6.94 % | + 2.67 % |
| Tax % | 39 % | 29.78 % | 64.27 % | + 34.49 % | + 25.27 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.92 Cr | Rs. 1.01 Cr | Rs. 0.55 Cr | -45.54 % | -40.22 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.18 | Rs. 1.26 | Rs. 0.71 | -43.65 % | -39.83 % |
Today, we’re looking at D & H India 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 17.09 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 7.63 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.89 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 17.2 %. Operating profit, while up 15.45 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.03 %, 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 -0.09 %, but a shrinkage of -0.21 % sequentially. Other income rose by 266.67 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 175 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -3.7 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 47.17 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 23.53 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 34.04 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 2.67 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 6.94 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 25.27 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 34.49 %. Net profit fell by -40.22 % year-on-year but witnessed a -45.54 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -39.83 % but a quarterly fall of -43.65 %. In summary, D & H 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 39.437 Cr | Rs. 42.901 Cr | Rs. 46.176 Cr | + 7.63 % | + 17.09 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 36.98 Cr | Rs. 40.17 Cr | Rs. 43.34 Cr | + 7.89 % | + 17.2 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.46 Cr | Rs. 2.73 Cr | Rs. 2.84 Cr | + 4.03 % | + 15.45 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.92 Cr | Rs. 1.01 Cr | Rs. 0.55 Cr | -45.54 % | -40.22 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.18 | Rs. 1.26 | Rs. 0.71 | -43.65 % | -39.83 % |
In reviewing D & H India Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 17.09 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 7.63 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 17.2 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.89 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 15.45 % annually, and saw a 4.03 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -40.22 %, and experienced a -45.54 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -39.83 % annually, however dipped by -43.65 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while D & H India 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.
