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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 13.93 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 2.94 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -62.42 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 14.49%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Deccan Cements Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -69.62 % Year to Year, Deccan Cements Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -80.46 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -69.55 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -80.42 % 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. 195.941 Cr | Rs. 216.86 Cr | Rs. 223.238 Cr | + 2.94 % | + 13.93 % |
Expenses | Rs. 175.42 Cr | Rs. 188.28 Cr | Rs. 196.92 Cr | + 4.59 % | + 12.26 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 20.52 Cr | Rs. 28.58 Cr | Rs. 26.32 Cr | -7.91 % | + 28.27 % |
OPM % | 10.47 % | 13.18 % | 11.79 % | -1.39 % | + 1.32 % |
Other Income | Rs. 13.04 Cr | Rs. 4.28 Cr | Rs. 4.9 Cr | + 14.49 % | -62.42 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.5 Cr | Rs. 3.83 Cr | Rs. 3.27 Cr | -14.62 % | -6.57 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 6.78 Cr | Rs. 6.96 Cr | Rs. 6.94 Cr | -0.29 % | + 2.36 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 23.28 Cr | Rs. 22.07 Cr | Rs. 21.01 Cr | -4.8 % | -9.75 % |
Tax % | 26.03 % | 30.3 % | 35.73 % | + 5.43 % | + 9.7 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 9.9 Cr | Rs. 15.39 Cr | Rs. 3.01 Cr | -80.44 % | -69.6 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.06 | Rs. 10.98 | Rs. 2.15 | -80.42 % | -69.55 % |
Today, we’re looking at Deccan Cements Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 13.93 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 2.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 4.59 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 12.26 %. Operating profit, while up 28.27 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -7.91 %, 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 1.32 %, but a shrinkage of -1.39 % sequentially. Other income rose by 14.49 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -62.42 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -14.62 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -6.57 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.29 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.36 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -9.75 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -4.8 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 9.7 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 5.43 %. Net profit fell by -69.6 % year-on-year but witnessed a -80.44 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -69.55 % but a quarterly fall of -80.42 %. In summary, Deccan Cements Ltd.,’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. 195.941 Cr | Rs. 216.86 Cr | Rs. 223.238 Cr | + 2.94 % | + 13.93 % |
Expenses | Rs. 175.42 Cr | Rs. 188.28 Cr | Rs. 196.92 Cr | + 4.59 % | + 12.26 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 20.52 Cr | Rs. 28.58 Cr | Rs. 26.32 Cr | -7.91 % | + 28.27 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 9.9 Cr | Rs. 15.39 Cr | Rs. 3.01 Cr | -80.44 % | -69.6 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.06 | Rs. 10.98 | Rs. 2.15 | -80.42 % | -69.55 % |
In reviewing Deccan Cements Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.93 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 2.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 12.26 % compared to the previous year, with a 4.59 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 28.27 % annually, and saw a -7.91 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -69.6 %, and experienced a -80.44 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -69.55 % annually, however dipped by -80.42 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Deccan Cements Ltd., 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.