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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -11.14 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -19.33 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -6.86 %, Marginal decrease of -31.59% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for DCM Shriram Limited. Profit dropped by -36.89 % Year to Year, DCM Shriram Limited’s profitability dropped by -51.01 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -36.93 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -51.04 % 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. 2848.65 Cr | Rs. 3137.54 Cr | Rs. 2531.21 Cr | -19.33 % | -11.14 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2502.43 Cr | Rs. 2692.23 Cr | Rs. 2265.94 Cr | -15.83 % | -9.45 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 346.22 Cr | Rs. 445.31 Cr | Rs. 265.27 Cr | -40.43 % | -23.38 % |
OPM % | 12.15 % | 14.19 % | 10.48 % | -3.71 % | -1.67 % |
Other Income | Rs. 25.79 Cr | Rs. 35.11 Cr | Rs. 24.02 Cr | -31.59 % | -6.86 % |
Interest | Rs. 11.9 Cr | Rs. 15.01 Cr | Rs. 32.46 Cr | + 116.26 % | + 172.77 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 70.88 Cr | Rs. 76.64 Cr | Rs. 80.31 Cr | + 4.79 % | + 13.3 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 289.23 Cr | Rs. 388.77 Cr | Rs. 176.52 Cr | -54.6 % | -38.97 % |
Tax % | 35.46 % | 38.14 % | 33.27 % | -4.87 % | -2.19 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 186.67 Cr | Rs. 240.48 Cr | Rs. 117.8 Cr | -51.01 % | -36.89 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.97 | Rs. 15.42 | Rs. 7.55 | -51.04 % | -36.93 % |
Today, we’re looking at DCM Shriram Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -11.14 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -19.33 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -15.83 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -9.45 %. Operating profit, while down -23.38 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -40.43 %, 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 -1.67 %, but a shrinkage of -3.71 % sequentially. Other income fell by -31.59 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -6.86 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 116.26 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 172.77 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.79 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 13.3 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -38.97 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -54.6 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -2.19 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -4.87 %. Net profit fell by -36.89 % year-on-year but witnessed a -51.01 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -36.93 % but a quarterly fall of -51.04 %. In summary, DCM Shriram 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. 2848.65 Cr | Rs. 3137.54 Cr | Rs. 2531.21 Cr | -19.33 % | -11.14 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2502.43 Cr | Rs. 2692.23 Cr | Rs. 2265.94 Cr | -15.83 % | -9.45 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 346.22 Cr | Rs. 445.31 Cr | Rs. 265.27 Cr | -40.43 % | -23.38 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 186.67 Cr | Rs. 240.48 Cr | Rs. 117.8 Cr | -51.01 % | -36.89 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.97 | Rs. 15.42 | Rs. 7.55 | -51.04 % | -36.93 % |
In reviewing DCM Shriram Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -11.14 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -19.33 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -9.45 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -15.83 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -23.38 % annually, and saw a -40.43 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -36.89 %, and experienced a -51.01 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -36.93 % annually, however dipped by -51.04 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while DCM Shriram 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.