Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 8.72 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.44 %.
- 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 23.61 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 36.84%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Dodla Dairy Limited. Notable increase of 107.87 % in net profit Year to Year, Dodla Dairy Limited’s profitability increased by 13.3 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 107.65 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 13.24 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 724.282 Cr | Rs. 746.841 Cr | Rs. 787.446 Cr | + 5.44 % | + 8.72 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 690.56 Cr | Rs. 664 Cr | Rs. 712.02 Cr | + 7.23 % | + 3.11 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 33.72 Cr | Rs. 82.84 Cr | Rs. 75.43 Cr | -8.94 % | + 123.7 % |
| OPM % | 4.66 % | 11.09 % | 9.58 % | -1.51 % | + 4.92 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 6.31 Cr | Rs. 5.7 Cr | Rs. 7.8 Cr | + 36.84 % | + 23.61 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.32 Cr | Rs. 0.88 Cr | Rs. 0.76 Cr | -13.64 % | + 137.5 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 14.72 Cr | Rs. 18.02 Cr | Rs. 18.33 Cr | + 1.72 % | + 24.52 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 24.99 Cr | Rs. 69.64 Cr | Rs. 64.14 Cr | -7.9 % | + 156.66 % |
| Tax % | 9.84 % | 40.65 % | 26.99 % | -13.66 % | + 17.15 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 22.53 Cr | Rs. 41.33 Cr | Rs. 46.83 Cr | + 13.31 % | + 107.86 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.79 | Rs. 6.95 | Rs. 7.87 | + 13.24 % | + 107.65 % |
Today, we’re looking at Dodla Dairy Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 8.72 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.44 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.23 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.11 %. Operating profit, while up 123.7 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -8.94 %, 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 4.92 %, but a shrinkage of -1.51 % sequentially. Other income rose by 36.84 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 23.61 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -13.64 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 137.5 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.72 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 24.52 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 156.66 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -7.9 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 17.15 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -13.66 %. Net profit rose by 107.86 % year-on-year but experienced a 13.31 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 107.65 % but a quarterly rise of 13.24 %. In summary, Dodla Dairy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 724.282 Cr | Rs. 746.841 Cr | Rs. 787.446 Cr | + 5.44 % | + 8.72 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 690.56 Cr | Rs. 664 Cr | Rs. 712.02 Cr | + 7.23 % | + 3.11 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 33.72 Cr | Rs. 82.84 Cr | Rs. 75.43 Cr | -8.94 % | + 123.7 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 22.53 Cr | Rs. 41.33 Cr | Rs. 46.83 Cr | + 13.31 % | + 107.86 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.79 | Rs. 6.95 | Rs. 7.87 | + 13.24 % | + 107.65 % |
In reviewing Dodla Dairy Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8.72 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 5.44 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.11 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.23 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 123.7 % annually, and saw a -8.94 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 107.86 %, and experienced a 13.31 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 107.65 % annually, however rose by 13.24 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Dodla Dairy Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
