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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -17.59 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 4.7 %.
- 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 68.52 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 10.98%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Dredging Corporation of India Ltd.,. Notable increase of 65.51 % in net profit Year to Year, Dredging Corporation of India Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -186.2 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -314.29 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -191.05 % 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. 337.222 Cr | Rs. 265.418 Cr | Rs. 277.89 Cr | + 4.7 % | -17.59 % |
Expenses | Rs. 310.36 Cr | Rs. 196.63 Cr | Rs. 256.16 Cr | + 30.28 % | -17.46 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 26.86 Cr | Rs. 68.79 Cr | Rs. 21.73 Cr | -68.41 % | -19.1 % |
OPM % | 7.97 % | 25.92 % | 7.82 % | -18.1 % | -0.15 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.54 Cr | Rs. 0.82 Cr | Rs. 0.91 Cr | + 10.98 % | + 68.52 % |
Interest | Rs. 6.17 Cr | Rs. 8.36 Cr | Rs. 6.53 Cr | -21.89 % | + 5.83 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 35.04 Cr | Rs. 33.54 Cr | Rs. 39.43 Cr | + 17.56 % | + 12.53 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -13.81 Cr | Rs. 27.71 Cr | Rs. -23.32 Cr | -184.16 % | -68.86 % |
Tax % | -2.66 % | 1.73 % | -0.69 % | -2.42 % | + 1.97 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -14.18 Cr | Rs. 27.23 Cr | Rs. -23.47 Cr | -186.19 % | -65.51 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -4.13 | Rs. 9.72 | Rs. -8.85 | -191.05 % | -114.29 % |
Today, we’re looking at Dredging Corporation of India Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -17.59 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 4.7 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 30.28 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -17.46 %. Operating profit, while down -19.1 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -68.41 %, 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 -0.15 %, but a shrinkage of -18.1 % sequentially. Other income rose by 10.98 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 68.52 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -21.89 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 5.83 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 17.56 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 12.53 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -68.86 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -184.16 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.97 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -2.42 %. Net profit fell by -65.51 % year-on-year but witnessed a -186.19 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -114.29 % but a quarterly fall of -191.05 %. In summary, Dredging Corporation of India 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. 337.222 Cr | Rs. 265.418 Cr | Rs. 277.89 Cr | + 4.7 % | -17.59 % |
Expenses | Rs. 310.36 Cr | Rs. 196.63 Cr | Rs. 256.16 Cr | + 30.28 % | -17.46 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 26.86 Cr | Rs. 68.79 Cr | Rs. 21.73 Cr | -68.41 % | -19.1 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -14.18 Cr | Rs. 27.23 Cr | Rs. -23.47 Cr | -186.19 % | -65.51 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -4.13 | Rs. 9.72 | Rs. -8.85 | -191.05 % | -114.29 % |
In reviewing Dredging Corporation of India Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -17.59 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 4.7 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -17.46 % compared to the previous year, with a 30.28 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -19.1 % annually, and saw a -68.41 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -65.51 %, and experienced a -186.19 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -114.29 % annually, however dipped by -191.05 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Dredging Corporation of India 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.