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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’s sales declined by -15.96 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -12.55 %.
- 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 11.07 %. Marginal decrease of -2.19% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Data Patterns (India) Limited. Profit dropped by -10.38 % Year to Year, Data Patterns (India) Limited’s profitability dropped by -7.65 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -10.28 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -7.68 % 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. 108.31 Cr | Rs. 104.08 Cr | Rs. 91.02 Cr | -12.55 % | -15.96 % |
Expenses | Rs. 67.55 Cr | Rs. 66.9 Cr | Rs. 56.72 Cr | -15.22 % | -16.03 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 40.76 Cr | Rs. 37.18 Cr | Rs. 34.3 Cr | -7.75 % | -15.85 % |
OPM % | 37.63 % | 35.72 % | 37.68 % | + 1.96 % | + 0.05 % |
Other Income | Rs. 10.84 Cr | Rs. 12.31 Cr | Rs. 12.04 Cr | -2.19 % | + 11.07 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.26 Cr | Rs. 2.95 Cr | Rs. 2.83 Cr | -4.07 % | + 25.22 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 3.07 Cr | Rs. 3.09 Cr | Rs. 3.48 Cr | + 12.62 % | + 13.36 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 46.27 Cr | Rs. 43.45 Cr | Rs. 40.03 Cr | -7.87 % | -13.49 % |
Tax % | 26.97 % | 24.53 % | 24.36 % | -0.17 % | -2.61 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 33.79 Cr | Rs. 32.79 Cr | Rs. 30.28 Cr | -7.65 % | -10.39 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.03 | Rs. 5.86 | Rs. 5.41 | -7.68 % | -10.28 % |
Today, we’re looking at Data Patterns (India) Limited’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -15.96 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -12.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -15.22 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -16.03 %. Operating profit, while down -15.85 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -7.75 %, 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 0.05 %, but an expansion of 1.96 % sequentially. Other income fell by -2.19 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 11.07 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -4.07 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 25.22 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 12.62 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 13.36 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -13.49 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -7.87 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -2.61 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.17 %. Net profit fell by -10.39 % year-on-year but witnessed a -7.65 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -10.28 % but a quarterly fall of -7.68 %. In summary, Data Patterns (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 |
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Sales | Rs. 108.31 Cr | Rs. 104.08 Cr | Rs. 91.02 Cr | -12.55 % | -15.96 % |
Expenses | Rs. 67.55 Cr | Rs. 66.9 Cr | Rs. 56.72 Cr | -15.22 % | -16.03 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 40.76 Cr | Rs. 37.18 Cr | Rs. 34.3 Cr | -7.75 % | -15.85 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 33.79 Cr | Rs. 32.79 Cr | Rs. 30.28 Cr | -7.65 % | -10.39 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.03 | Rs. 5.86 | Rs. 5.41 | -7.68 % | -10.28 % |
In reviewing Data Patterns (India) Limited’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -15.96 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -12.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -16.03 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -15.22 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -15.85 % annually, and saw a -7.75 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -10.39 %, and experienced a -7.65 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -10.28 % annually, however dipped by -7.68 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Data Patterns (India) Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.