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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -0.19 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 22.64 %.
- 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 70.27 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 23.53%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Duncan Engineering Limited. Profit dropped by -8.13 % Year to Year, Duncan Engineering Limited’s profitability increased by 60.34 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -8.15 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 60.06 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 18.469 Cr | Rs. 15.031 Cr | Rs. 18.434 Cr | + 22.64 % | -0.19 % |
Expenses | Rs. 15.51 Cr | Rs. 13.42 Cr | Rs. 15.94 Cr | + 18.78 % | + 2.77 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.96 Cr | Rs. 1.61 Cr | Rs. 2.49 Cr | + 54.66 % | -15.88 % |
OPM % | 16.03 % | 10.71 % | 13.51 % | + 2.8 % | -2.52 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.37 Cr | Rs. 0.51 Cr | Rs. 0.63 Cr | + 23.53 % | + 70.27 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.08 Cr | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | -50 % | -87.5 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.41 Cr | Rs. 0.43 Cr | Rs. 0.42 Cr | -2.33 % | + 2.44 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 2.84 Cr | Rs. 1.67 Cr | Rs. 2.69 Cr | + 61.08 % | -5.28 % |
Tax % | 23.26 % | 25.19 % | 25.75 % | + 0.56 % | + 2.49 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.18 Cr | Rs. 1.25 Cr | Rs. 2 Cr | + 60 % | -8.26 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.89 | Rs. 3.38 | Rs. 5.41 | + 60.06 % | -8.15 % |
Today, we’re looking at Duncan Engineering 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 -0.19 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 22.64 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 18.78 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 2.77 %. Operating profit, while down -15.88 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 54.66 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -2.52 %, but an expansion of 2.8 % sequentially. Other income rose by 23.53 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 70.27 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -50 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -87.5 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.33 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.44 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -5.28 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 61.08 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.49 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.56 %. Net profit fell by -8.26 % year-on-year but experienced a 60 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -8.15 % but a quarterly rise of 60.06 %. In summary, Duncan Engineering 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. 18.469 Cr | Rs. 15.031 Cr | Rs. 18.434 Cr | + 22.64 % | -0.19 % |
Expenses | Rs. 15.51 Cr | Rs. 13.42 Cr | Rs. 15.94 Cr | + 18.78 % | + 2.77 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.96 Cr | Rs. 1.61 Cr | Rs. 2.49 Cr | + 54.66 % | -15.88 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.18 Cr | Rs. 1.25 Cr | Rs. 2 Cr | + 60 % | -8.26 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.89 | Rs. 3.38 | Rs. 5.41 | + 60.06 % | -8.15 % |
In reviewing Duncan Engineering Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -0.19 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 22.64 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 2.77 % compared to the previous year, with a 18.78 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -15.88 % annually, and saw a 54.66 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -8.26 %, and experienced a 60 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -8.15 % annually, however rose by 60.06 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Duncan Engineering Limited faces strong annual decline 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.