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🔹 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 0.93 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -9.74 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -49.25 %, Marginal decrease of -68.22% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Exide Industries Limited. Profit dropped by -21.83 % Year to Year, Exide Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -32.12 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -22.03 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -32.35 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 3979.83 Cr | Rs. 4450 Cr | Rs. 4016.72 Cr | -9.74 % | + 0.93 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 3548.04 Cr | Rs. 3977.95 Cr | Rs. 3592.1 Cr | -9.7 % | + 1.24 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 431.79 Cr | Rs. 472.05 Cr | Rs. 424.62 Cr | -10.05 % | -1.66 % |
| OPM % | 10.85 % | 10.61 % | 10.57 % | -0.04 % | -0.28 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 25.2 Cr | Rs. 40.25 Cr | Rs. 12.79 Cr | -68.22 % | -49.25 % |
| Interest | Rs. 31.65 Cr | Rs. 34.02 Cr | Rs. 54.36 Cr | + 59.79 % | + 71.75 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 144.7 Cr | Rs. 145.91 Cr | Rs. 145.03 Cr | -0.6 % | + 0.23 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 280.64 Cr | Rs. 332.37 Cr | Rs. 238.02 Cr | -28.39 % | -15.19 % |
| Tax % | 27.77 % | 29.75 % | 33.45 % | + 3.7 % | + 5.68 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 202.69 Cr | Rs. 233.4 Cr | Rs. 158.44 Cr | -32.12 % | -21.83 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.36 | Rs. 2.72 | Rs. 1.84 | -32.35 % | -22.03 % |
Today, we’re looking at Exide Industries Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 0.93 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -9.74 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -9.7 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.24 %. Operating profit, while down -1.66 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -10.05 %, 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 -0.28 %, but a shrinkage of -0.04 % sequentially. Other income fell by -68.22 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -49.25 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 59.79 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 71.75 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.6 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.23 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -15.19 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -28.39 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.68 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.7 %. Net profit fell by -21.83 % year-on-year but witnessed a -32.12 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -22.03 % but a quarterly fall of -32.35 %. In summary, Exide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 3979.83 Cr | Rs. 4450 Cr | Rs. 4016.72 Cr | -9.74 % | + 0.93 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 3548.04 Cr | Rs. 3977.95 Cr | Rs. 3592.1 Cr | -9.7 % | + 1.24 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 431.79 Cr | Rs. 472.05 Cr | Rs. 424.62 Cr | -10.05 % | -1.66 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 202.69 Cr | Rs. 233.4 Cr | Rs. 158.44 Cr | -32.12 % | -21.83 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.36 | Rs. 2.72 | Rs. 1.84 | -32.35 % | -22.03 % |
In reviewing Exide Industries Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 0.93 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -9.74 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.24 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -9.7 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -1.66 % annually, and saw a -10.05 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -21.83 %, and experienced a -32.12 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -22.03 % annually, however dipped by -32.35 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Exide Industries 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.
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