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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 11.09 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 3.4 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -33.95 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 92.82%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Ester Industries Limited. Profit dropped by -27.05 % Year to Year, Ester Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -32.14 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -35.47 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -39.58 % 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. 257.586 Cr | Rs. 276.731 Cr | Rs. 286.15 Cr | + 3.4 % | + 11.09 % |
Expenses | Rs. 257.48 Cr | Rs. 270.75 Cr | Rs. 274.97 Cr | + 1.56 % | + 6.79 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.11 Cr | Rs. 5.98 Cr | Rs. 11.18 Cr | + 86.96 % | + 10063.64 % |
OPM % | 0.04 % | 2.16 % | 3.91 % | + 1.75 % | + 3.87 % |
Other Income | Rs. 9.398 Cr | Rs. 3.219 Cr | Rs. 6.207 Cr | + 92.82 % | -33.95 % |
Interest | Rs. 16.76 Cr | Rs. 17.98 Cr | Rs. 16.76 Cr | -6.79 % | + 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 16.28 Cr | Rs. 17.75 Cr | Rs. 17.29 Cr | -2.59 % | + 6.2 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -23.53 Cr | Rs. -26.53 Cr | Rs. -16.66 Cr | + 37.2 % | + 29.2 % |
Tax % | -6.25 % | -10.56 % | -3.36 % | + 7.2 % | + 2.89 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -22.07 Cr | Rs. -23.72 Cr | Rs. -16.1 Cr | + 32.12 % | + 27.05 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -2.65 | Rs. -2.83 | Rs. -1.71 | + 39.58 % | + 35.47 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ester Industries Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 11.09 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 3.4 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 1.56 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 6.79 %. Operating profit, while up 10063.64 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 86.96 %, 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 3.87 %, but an expansion of 1.75 % sequentially. Other income rose by 92.82 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -33.95 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -6.79 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 0 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.59 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.2 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 29.2 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 37.2 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.89 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.2 %. Net profit rose by 27.05 % year-on-year but experienced a 32.12 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 35.47 % but a quarterly rise of 39.58 %. In summary, Ester Industries 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. 257.586 Cr | Rs. 276.731 Cr | Rs. 286.15 Cr | + 3.4 % | + 11.09 % |
Expenses | Rs. 257.48 Cr | Rs. 270.75 Cr | Rs. 274.97 Cr | + 1.56 % | + 6.79 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.11 Cr | Rs. 5.98 Cr | Rs. 11.18 Cr | + 86.96 % | + 10063.64 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -22.07 Cr | Rs. -23.72 Cr | Rs. -16.1 Cr | + 32.12 % | + 27.05 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -2.65 | Rs. -2.83 | Rs. -1.71 | + 39.58 % | + 35.47 % |
In reviewing Ester Industries Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 11.09 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 3.4 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 6.79 % compared to the previous year, with a 1.56 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 10063.64 % annually, and saw a 86.96 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 27.05 %, and experienced a 32.12 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 35.47 % annually, however rose by 39.58 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ester Industries Limited exhibits strong annual growth 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.
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