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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -14.42 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.55 %.
- 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 12.72 %. Marginal decrease of -65.79% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Empire Industries Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -7.09 % Year to Year, Empire Industries Ltd.,’s profitability increased by 23.34 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -7.08 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 23.37 % 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. 177.617 Cr | Rs. 152.846 Cr | Rs. 152.005 Cr | -0.55 % | -14.42 % |
Expenses | Rs. 150.73 Cr | Rs. 145.89 Cr | Rs. 129.31 Cr | -11.36 % | -14.21 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 26.89 Cr | Rs. 6.96 Cr | Rs. 22.7 Cr | + 226.15 % | -15.58 % |
OPM % | 15.14 % | 4.55 % | 14.93 % | + 10.38 % | -0.21 % |
Other Income | Rs. 4.48 Cr | Rs. 14.76 Cr | Rs. 5.05 Cr | -65.79 % | + 12.72 % |
Interest | Rs. 10.89 Cr | Rs. 5.27 Cr | Rs. 8.41 Cr | + 59.58 % | -22.77 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 4.47 Cr | Rs. 4.23 Cr | Rs. 4.07 Cr | -3.78 % | -8.95 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 16.01 Cr | Rs. 12.22 Cr | Rs. 15.27 Cr | + 24.96 % | -4.62 % |
Tax % | 15.18 % | 16.37 % | 17.44 % | + 1.07 % | + 2.26 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 13.57 Cr | Rs. 10.22 Cr | Rs. 12.6 Cr | + 23.29 % | -7.15 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 22.61 | Rs. 17.03 | Rs. 21.01 | + 23.37 % | -7.08 % |
Today, we’re looking at Empire Industries 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 -14.42 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -11.36 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -14.21 %. Operating profit, while down -15.58 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 226.15 %, 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 -0.21 %, but an expansion of 10.38 % sequentially. Other income fell by -65.79 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 12.72 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 59.58 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -22.77 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.78 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -8.95 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -4.62 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 24.96 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.26 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.07 %. Net profit fell by -7.15 % year-on-year but experienced a 23.29 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -7.08 % but a quarterly rise of 23.37 %. In summary, Empire Industries 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. 177.617 Cr | Rs. 152.846 Cr | Rs. 152.005 Cr | -0.55 % | -14.42 % |
Expenses | Rs. 150.73 Cr | Rs. 145.89 Cr | Rs. 129.31 Cr | -11.36 % | -14.21 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 26.89 Cr | Rs. 6.96 Cr | Rs. 22.7 Cr | + 226.15 % | -15.58 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 13.57 Cr | Rs. 10.22 Cr | Rs. 12.6 Cr | + 23.29 % | -7.15 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 22.61 | Rs. 17.03 | Rs. 21.01 | + 23.37 % | -7.08 % |
In reviewing Empire Industries Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -14.42 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -0.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -14.21 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -11.36 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -15.58 % annually, and saw a 226.15 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -7.15 %, and experienced a 23.29 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -7.08 % annually, however rose by 23.37 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Empire Industries Ltd., 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.