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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -0.08 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -15.93 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -12.28 %, Marginal decrease of -58.33% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Dalmia Bharat Limited. Notable increase of 0.69 % in net profit Year to Year, Dalmia Bharat Limited’s profitability dropped by -54.69 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 8.51 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -55.24 % 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. 3624 Cr | Rs. 4307 Cr | Rs. 3621 Cr | -15.93 % | -0.08 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3014 Cr | Rs. 3653 Cr | Rs. 2952 Cr | -19.19 % | -2.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 610 Cr | Rs. 654 Cr | Rs. 669 Cr | + 2.29 % | + 9.67 % |
OPM % | 16.83 % | 15.18 % | 18.48 % | + 3.3 % | + 1.65 % |
Other Income | Rs. 57 Cr | Rs. 120 Cr | Rs. 50 Cr | -58.33 % | -12.28 % |
Interest | Rs. 83 Cr | Rs. 94 Cr | Rs. 95 Cr | + 1.06 % | + 14.46 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 399 Cr | Rs. 328 Cr | Rs. 317 Cr | -3.35 % | -20.55 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 185 Cr | Rs. 352 Cr | Rs. 307 Cr | -12.78 % | + 65.95 % |
Tax % | 22.16 % | 9.09 % | 25.26 % | + 16.17 % | + 3.1 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 144 Cr | Rs. 320 Cr | Rs. 145 Cr | -54.69 % | + 0.69 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.93 | Rs. 16.79 | Rs. 7.52 | -55.21 % | + 8.51 % |
Today, we’re looking at Dalmia Bharat Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -0.08 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -15.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -19.19 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -2.06 %. Operating profit, while up 9.67 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.29 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 1.65 %, but an expansion of 3.3 % sequentially. Other income fell by -58.33 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -12.28 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 1.06 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 14.46 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.35 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -20.55 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 65.95 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -12.78 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 3.1 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 16.17 %. Net profit rose by 0.69 % year-on-year but witnessed a -54.69 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 8.51 % but a quarterly fall of -55.21 %. In summary, Dalmia Bharat 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. 3624 Cr | Rs. 4307 Cr | Rs. 3621 Cr | -15.93 % | -0.08 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3014 Cr | Rs. 3653 Cr | Rs. 2952 Cr | -19.19 % | -2.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 610 Cr | Rs. 654 Cr | Rs. 669 Cr | + 2.29 % | + 9.67 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 144 Cr | Rs. 320 Cr | Rs. 145 Cr | -54.69 % | + 0.69 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.93 | Rs. 16.79 | Rs. 7.52 | -55.21 % | + 8.51 % |
In reviewing Dalmia Bharat Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -0.08 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -15.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -2.06 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -19.19 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 9.67 % annually, and saw a 2.29 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 0.69 %, and experienced a -54.69 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 8.51 % annually, however dipped by -55.21 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Dalmia Bharat 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.