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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 experienced a substantial growth of 14.04 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -19.65 %.
- 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 61.01 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 15.89%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for DCW Limited. Profit dropped by -32.65 % Year to Year, DCW Limited’s profitability dropped by -56.12 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -32.35 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -55.77 % 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. 438.042 Cr | Rs. 621.688 Cr | Rs. 499.524 Cr | -19.65 % | + 14.04 % |
Expenses | Rs. 386.88 Cr | Rs. 558.27 Cr | Rs. 454.35 Cr | -18.61 % | + 17.44 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 51.16 Cr | Rs. 63.42 Cr | Rs. 45.17 Cr | -28.78 % | -11.71 % |
OPM % | 11.68 % | 10.2 % | 9.04 % | -1.16 % | -2.64 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.968 Cr | Rs. 5.513 Cr | Rs. 6.389 Cr | + 15.89 % | + 61.01 % |
Interest | Rs. 17.06 Cr | Rs. 19.92 Cr | Rs. 16.86 Cr | -15.36 % | -1.17 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 22.75 Cr | Rs. 24.44 Cr | Rs. 24.55 Cr | + 0.45 % | + 7.91 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 15.32 Cr | Rs. 24.57 Cr | Rs. 10.15 Cr | -58.69 % | -33.75 % |
Tax % | 34.8 % | 37.58 % | 33.68 % | -3.9 % | -1.12 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 9.99 Cr | Rs. 15.33 Cr | Rs. 6.73 Cr | -56.1 % | -32.63 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.34 | Rs. 0.52 | Rs. 0.23 | -55.77 % | -32.35 % |
Today, we’re looking at DCW Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 14.04 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -19.65 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -18.61 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 17.44 %. Operating profit, while down -11.71 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -28.78 %, 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 -2.64 %, but a shrinkage of -1.16 % sequentially. Other income rose by 15.89 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 61.01 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -15.36 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -1.17 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.45 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.91 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -33.75 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -58.69 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.12 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -3.9 %. Net profit fell by -32.63 % year-on-year but witnessed a -56.1 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -32.35 % but a quarterly fall of -55.77 %. In summary, DCW 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. 438.042 Cr | Rs. 621.688 Cr | Rs. 499.524 Cr | -19.65 % | + 14.04 % |
Expenses | Rs. 386.88 Cr | Rs. 558.27 Cr | Rs. 454.35 Cr | -18.61 % | + 17.44 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 51.16 Cr | Rs. 63.42 Cr | Rs. 45.17 Cr | -28.78 % | -11.71 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 9.99 Cr | Rs. 15.33 Cr | Rs. 6.73 Cr | -56.1 % | -32.63 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.34 | Rs. 0.52 | Rs. 0.23 | -55.77 % | -32.35 % |
In reviewing DCW Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 14.04 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -19.65 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 17.44 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -18.61 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -11.71 % annually, and saw a -28.78 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -32.63 %, and experienced a -56.1 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -32.35 % annually, however dipped by -55.77 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while DCW 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.
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