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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 6.18 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.55 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -37.96 %, Marginal decrease of -30.61% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for EPL LIMITED. Profit dropped by -82.26 % Year to Year, EPL LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -82.7 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -73.58 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -74.17 % 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. 969.3 Cr | Rs. 975.1 Cr | Rs. 1029.2 Cr | + 5.55 % | + 6.18 % |
Expenses | Rs. 814.7 Cr | Rs. 791.7 Cr | Rs. 838.3 Cr | + 5.89 % | + 2.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 154.6 Cr | Rs. 183.4 Cr | Rs. 190.9 Cr | + 4.09 % | + 23.48 % |
OPM % | 15.95 % | 18.81 % | 18.55 % | -0.26 % | + 2.6 % |
Other Income | Rs. 27.4 Cr | Rs. 24.5 Cr | Rs. 17 Cr | -30.61 % | -37.96 % |
Interest | Rs. 20.6 Cr | Rs. 29.4 Cr | Rs. 32.1 Cr | + 9.18 % | + 55.83 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 79 Cr | Rs. 84.2 Cr | Rs. 85 Cr | + 0.95 % | + 7.59 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 82.4 Cr | Rs. 94.3 Cr | Rs. 90.8 Cr | -3.71 % | + 10.19 % |
Tax % | 3.3 % | 7.49 % | 51.7 % | + 44.21 % | + 48.4 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 85.1 Cr | Rs. 87.3 Cr | Rs. 15.1 Cr | -82.7 % | -82.26 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.65 | Rs. 2.7 | Rs. 0.7 | -74.07 % | -73.58 % |
Today, we’re looking at EPL 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 6.18 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.89 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 2.9 %. Operating profit, while up 23.48 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.09 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 2.6 %, but a shrinkage of -0.26 % sequentially. Other income fell by -30.61 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -37.96 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 9.18 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 55.83 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.95 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.59 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 10.19 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -3.71 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 48.4 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 44.21 %. Net profit fell by -82.26 % year-on-year but witnessed a -82.7 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -73.58 % but a quarterly fall of -74.07 %. In summary, EPL 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. 969.3 Cr | Rs. 975.1 Cr | Rs. 1029.2 Cr | + 5.55 % | + 6.18 % |
Expenses | Rs. 814.7 Cr | Rs. 791.7 Cr | Rs. 838.3 Cr | + 5.89 % | + 2.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 154.6 Cr | Rs. 183.4 Cr | Rs. 190.9 Cr | + 4.09 % | + 23.48 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 85.1 Cr | Rs. 87.3 Cr | Rs. 15.1 Cr | -82.7 % | -82.26 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.65 | Rs. 2.7 | Rs. 0.7 | -74.07 % | -73.58 % |
In reviewing EPL LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 6.18 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 5.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 2.9 % compared to the previous year, with a 5.89 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 23.48 % annually, and saw a 4.09 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -82.26 %, and experienced a -82.7 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -73.58 % annually, however dipped by -74.07 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while EPL LIMITED 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.