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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -5.3 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -30.51 %.
- 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 79.87 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 8.9%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Elecon Engineering Company Limited. Notable increase of 0.55 % in net profit Year to Year, Elecon Engineering Company Limited’s profitability dropped by -29.22 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 0.62 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -29.22 % 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. 414.34 Cr | Rs. 564.62 Cr | Rs. 392.36 Cr | -30.51 % | -5.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 314.37 Cr | Rs. 429.26 Cr | Rs. 299.98 Cr | -30.12 % | -4.58 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 99.97 Cr | Rs. 135.36 Cr | Rs. 92.38 Cr | -31.75 % | -7.59 % |
OPM % | 24.13 % | 23.97 % | 23.54 % | -0.43 % | -0.59 % |
Other Income | Rs. 9.39 Cr | Rs. 15.51 Cr | Rs. 16.89 Cr | + 8.9 % | + 79.87 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.47 Cr | Rs. 2.05 Cr | Rs. 2.29 Cr | + 11.71 % | -7.29 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 12.42 Cr | Rs. 12.58 Cr | Rs. 12.83 Cr | + 1.99 % | + 3.3 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 94.47 Cr | Rs. 136.24 Cr | Rs. 94.15 Cr | -30.89 % | -0.34 % |
Tax % | 22.99 % | 24.36 % | 22.67 % | -1.69 % | -0.32 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 72.96 Cr | Rs. 103.65 Cr | Rs. 73.36 Cr | -29.22 % | + 0.55 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.5 | Rs. 9.24 | Rs. 6.54 | -29.22 % | + 0.62 % |
Today, we’re looking at Elecon Engineering Company Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -5.3 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -30.51 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -30.12 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -4.58 %. Operating profit, while down -7.59 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -31.75 %, 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 -0.59 %, but a shrinkage of -0.43 % sequentially. Other income rose by 8.9 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 79.87 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 11.71 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -7.29 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.99 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 3.3 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -0.34 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -30.89 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.32 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.69 %. Net profit rose by 0.55 % year-on-year but witnessed a -29.22 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 0.62 % but a quarterly fall of -29.22 %. In summary, Elecon Engineering Company 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. 414.34 Cr | Rs. 564.62 Cr | Rs. 392.36 Cr | -30.51 % | -5.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 314.37 Cr | Rs. 429.26 Cr | Rs. 299.98 Cr | -30.12 % | -4.58 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 99.97 Cr | Rs. 135.36 Cr | Rs. 92.38 Cr | -31.75 % | -7.59 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 72.96 Cr | Rs. 103.65 Cr | Rs. 73.36 Cr | -29.22 % | + 0.55 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.5 | Rs. 9.24 | Rs. 6.54 | -29.22 % | + 0.62 % |
In reviewing Elecon Engineering Company Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -5.3 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -30.51 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -4.58 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -30.12 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -7.59 % annually, and saw a -31.75 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 0.55 %, and experienced a -29.22 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 0.62 % annually, however dipped by -29.22 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Elecon Engineering Company Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.