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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 8.84 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 2.62 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -52.27 %, Marginal decrease of -38.24% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Eureka Forbes Limited. Notable increase of 3.87 % in net profit Year to Year, Eureka Forbes Limited’s profitability dropped by -6.93 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 4.72 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -6.72 % 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. 508.579 Cr | Rs. 539.433 Cr | Rs. 553.561 Cr | + 2.62 % | + 8.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 455.73 Cr | Rs. 496.71 Cr | Rs. 500.27 Cr | + 0.72 % | + 9.77 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 52.85 Cr | Rs. 42.72 Cr | Rs. 53.29 Cr | + 24.74 % | + 0.83 % |
OPM % | 10.39 % | 7.92 % | 9.63 % | + 1.71 % | -0.76 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.96 Cr | Rs. 3.06 Cr | Rs. 1.89 Cr | -38.24 % | -52.27 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.56 Cr | Rs. 1.82 Cr | Rs. 1.59 Cr | -12.64 % | -55.34 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 13.17 Cr | Rs. 13.37 Cr | Rs. 14.01 Cr | + 4.79 % | + 6.38 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 40.08 Cr | Rs. 30.59 Cr | Rs. 39.58 Cr | + 29.39 % | -1.25 % |
Tax % | 33.47 % | 24.93 % | 12.51 % | -12.42 % | -20.96 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 20.59 Cr | Rs. 22.97 Cr | Rs. 21.38 Cr | -6.92 % | + 3.84 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.06 | Rs. 1.18 | Rs. 1.1 | -6.78 % | + 3.77 % |
Today, we’re looking at Eureka Forbes 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 8.84 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 2.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 0.72 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 9.77 %. Operating profit, while up 0.83 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 24.74 %, 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 -0.76 %, but an expansion of 1.71 % sequentially. Other income fell by -38.24 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -52.27 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -12.64 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -55.34 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.79 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.38 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -1.25 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 29.39 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -20.96 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -12.42 %. Net profit rose by 3.84 % year-on-year but witnessed a -6.92 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 3.77 % but a quarterly fall of -6.78 %. In summary, Eureka Forbes 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. 508.579 Cr | Rs. 539.433 Cr | Rs. 553.561 Cr | + 2.62 % | + 8.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 455.73 Cr | Rs. 496.71 Cr | Rs. 500.27 Cr | + 0.72 % | + 9.77 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 52.85 Cr | Rs. 42.72 Cr | Rs. 53.29 Cr | + 24.74 % | + 0.83 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 20.59 Cr | Rs. 22.97 Cr | Rs. 21.38 Cr | -6.92 % | + 3.84 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.06 | Rs. 1.18 | Rs. 1.1 | -6.78 % | + 3.77 % |
In reviewing Eureka Forbes Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8.84 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 2.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 9.77 % compared to the previous year, with a 0.72 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 0.83 % annually, and saw a 24.74 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 3.84 %, and experienced a -6.92 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 3.77 % annually, however dipped by -6.78 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Eureka Forbes 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.