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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -4.52 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -28.31 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -90.57 %, Marginal decrease of -81.28% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Davangere Sugar Company Limited. Profit dropped by -14.86 % Year to Year, Davangere Sugar Company Limited’s profitability dropped by -79.35 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -16.67 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -79.17 % 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. 47.729 Cr | Rs. 63.57 Cr | Rs. 45.572 Cr | -28.31 % | -4.52 % |
Expenses | Rs. 40.47 Cr | Rs. 52.91 Cr | Rs. 36.1 Cr | -31.77 % | -10.8 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 7.26 Cr | Rs. 10.66 Cr | Rs. 9.47 Cr | -11.16 % | + 30.44 % |
OPM % | 15.21 % | 16.77 % | 20.78 % | + 4.01 % | + 5.57 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.71 Cr | Rs. 1.87 Cr | Rs. 0.35 Cr | -81.28 % | -90.57 % |
Interest | Rs. 6.68 Cr | Rs. 4.66 Cr | Rs. 5.48 Cr | + 17.6 % | -17.96 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.89 Cr | Rs. 3.28 Cr | Rs. 2.98 Cr | -9.15 % | + 3.11 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.4 Cr | Rs. 4.59 Cr | Rs. 1.36 Cr | -70.37 % | -2.86 % |
Tax % | 21.26 % | 0.98 % | 30.98 % | + 30 % | + 9.72 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.1 Cr | Rs. 4.55 Cr | Rs. 0.94 Cr | -79.34 % | -14.55 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.12 | Rs. 0.48 | Rs. 0.1 | -79.17 % | -16.67 % |
Today, we’re looking at Davangere Sugar Company 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 -4.52 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -28.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -31.77 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -10.8 %. Operating profit, while up 30.44 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -11.16 %, 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 5.57 %, but an expansion of 4.01 % sequentially. Other income fell by -81.28 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -90.57 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 17.6 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -17.96 %. Depreciation costs fell by -9.15 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 3.11 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -2.86 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -70.37 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 9.72 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 30 %. Net profit fell by -14.55 % year-on-year but witnessed a -79.34 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -16.67 % but a quarterly fall of -79.17 %. In summary, Davangere Sugar Company 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. 47.729 Cr | Rs. 63.57 Cr | Rs. 45.572 Cr | -28.31 % | -4.52 % |
Expenses | Rs. 40.47 Cr | Rs. 52.91 Cr | Rs. 36.1 Cr | -31.77 % | -10.8 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 7.26 Cr | Rs. 10.66 Cr | Rs. 9.47 Cr | -11.16 % | + 30.44 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.1 Cr | Rs. 4.55 Cr | Rs. 0.94 Cr | -79.34 % | -14.55 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.12 | Rs. 0.48 | Rs. 0.1 | -79.17 % | -16.67 % |
In reviewing Davangere Sugar Company Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -4.52 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -28.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -10.8 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -31.77 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 30.44 % annually, and saw a -11.16 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -14.55 %, and experienced a -79.34 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -16.67 % annually, however dipped by -79.17 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Davangere Sugar Company 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.