Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 10.10% in the past year Substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 19.64%.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -78.98% Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 87.5%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for DALMIA BHARAT LIMITED. Profit dropped by -47.45% Year to YearDALMIA BHARAT LIMITED’s profitability increased by 20.30% in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -46.53% Year to Year.EPS increased by 19.83%. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 3912 Cr | Rs. 3600 Cr | Rs. 4307 Cr | + 19.64% | + 10.1% |
| Expenses | Rs. 3205 Cr | Rs. 2825 Cr | Rs. 3653 Cr | + 29.31% | + 13.98% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 707 Cr | Rs. 775 Cr | Rs. 654 Cr | -15.61% | -7.5% |
| OPM % | 18.07 % | 21.53 % | 15.18 % | -6.35% | -2.89% |
| Other Income | Rs. 571 Cr | Rs. 64 Cr | Rs. 120 Cr | + 87.5% | -78.98% |
| Interest | Rs. 64 Cr | Rs. 108 Cr | Rs. 94 Cr | -12.96% | + 46.88% |
| Depreciation | Rs. 336 Cr | Rs. 370 Cr | Rs. 328 Cr | -11.35% | -2.38% |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 878 Cr | Rs. 361 Cr | Rs. 352 Cr | -2.49% | -59.91% |
| Tax % | 61.27 % | 26.32 % | 9.09 % | -17.23% | -52.18% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 609 Cr | Rs. 266 Cr | Rs. 320 Cr | + 20.3% | -47.45% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 31.42 | Rs. 14.02 | Rs. 16.8 | + 19.83% | -46.53% |
Today, we’re looking at DALMIA BHARAT 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 10.1%. However, it did see a marginal increase of 19.64% from the previous quarter.Expenses ticked up slightly by 29.31% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 13.98%. Operating profit, while down -7.5% compared to last year,faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -15.61%, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -2.89%, but a shrinkage of -6.35% sequentially. Other income rose by 87.5% compared to the last quarter,despite an annual decline of -78.98%. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -12.96% from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 46.88%. Depreciation costs fell by -11.35% quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -2.38%. Profit before tax declined annually by -59.91%but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -2.49%.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -52.18% compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -17.23%. Net profit fell by -47.45% year-on-yearbut experienced a 20.3% expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -46.53% but a quarterly rise of 19.83%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 3912 Cr | Rs. 3600 Cr | Rs. 4307 Cr | + 19.64% | + 10.1% |
| Expenses | Rs. 3205 Cr | Rs. 2825 Cr | Rs. 3653 Cr | + 29.31% | + 13.98% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 707 Cr | Rs. 775 Cr | Rs. 654 Cr | -15.61% | -7.5% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 609 Cr | Rs. 266 Cr | Rs. 320 Cr | + 20.3% | -47.45% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 31.42 | Rs. 14.02 | Rs. 16.8 | + 19.83% | -46.53% |
In reviewing DALMIA BHARAT LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.62% year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 19.64% from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 13.98% compared to the previous year, with a 29.31% increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -7.5% annually, and saw a -15.61% decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -47.45%, and experienced a 20.3% increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -46.53% annually, however rose by 19.83% compared to the last quarter. In essence, while DALMIA BHARAT 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.
