Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 5.11 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -13.53 %.
- 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 6.57 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 1.17%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Dabur India Ltd.. Notable increase of 16.55 % in net profit Year to Year, Dabur India Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -32.62 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 15.88 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -32.07 % 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. 2677.8 Cr | Rs. 3255.06 Cr | Rs. 2814.64 Cr | -13.53 % | + 5.11 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 2267.96 Cr | Rs. 2587.24 Cr | Rs. 2347.83 Cr | -9.25 % | + 3.52 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 409.84 Cr | Rs. 667.82 Cr | Rs. 466.81 Cr | -30.1 % | + 13.9 % |
| OPM % | 15.31 % | 20.52 % | 16.59 % | -3.93 % | + 1.28 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 120.53 Cr | Rs. 126.97 Cr | Rs. 128.45 Cr | + 1.17 % | + 6.57 % |
| Interest | Rs. 32.12 Cr | Rs. 36.49 Cr | Rs. 35.24 Cr | -3.43 % | + 9.71 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 102 Cr | Rs. 96.89 Cr | Rs. 107.36 Cr | + 10.81 % | + 5.25 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 396.25 Cr | Rs. 661.41 Cr | Rs. 452.66 Cr | -31.56 % | + 14.24 % |
| Tax % | 26.1 % | 23.42 % | 24.6 % | + 1.18 % | -1.5 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 292.76 Cr | Rs. 506.44 Cr | Rs. 341.22 Cr | -32.62 % | + 16.55 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.7 | Rs. 2.9 | Rs. 1.97 | -32.07 % | + 15.88 % |
Today, we’re looking at Dabur India Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 5.11 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -13.53 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -9.25 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.52 %. Operating profit, while up 13.9 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -30.1 %, 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 1.28 %, but a shrinkage of -3.93 % sequentially. Other income rose by 1.17 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 6.57 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -3.43 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 9.71 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 10.81 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 5.25 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 14.24 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -31.56 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.5 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.18 %. Net profit rose by 16.55 % year-on-year but witnessed a -32.62 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 15.88 % but a quarterly fall of -32.07 %. In summary, Dabur India Ltd.’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. 2677.8 Cr | Rs. 3255.06 Cr | Rs. 2814.64 Cr | -13.53 % | + 5.11 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 2267.96 Cr | Rs. 2587.24 Cr | Rs. 2347.83 Cr | -9.25 % | + 3.52 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 409.84 Cr | Rs. 667.82 Cr | Rs. 466.81 Cr | -30.1 % | + 13.9 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 292.76 Cr | Rs. 506.44 Cr | Rs. 341.22 Cr | -32.62 % | + 16.55 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.7 | Rs. 2.9 | Rs. 1.97 | -32.07 % | + 15.88 % |
In reviewing Dabur India Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 5.11 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -13.53 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.52 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -9.25 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 13.9 % annually, and saw a -30.1 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 16.55 %, and experienced a -32.62 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 15.88 % annually, however dipped by -32.07 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Dabur India Ltd. 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.
