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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -69.69 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 1.04 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter:
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for FIRST FINTEC LIMITED. Profit dropped by -64.87 % Year to Year, FIRST FINTEC LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -212.12 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -63.33 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -210 % 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. 1.61 Cr | Rs. 0.483 Cr | Rs. 0.488 Cr | + 1.04 % | -69.69 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1.73 Cr | Rs. 0.36 Cr | Rs. 0.38 Cr | + 5.56 % | -78.03 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.11 Cr | -8.33 % | + 191.67 % |
OPM % | -7.45 % | 24.84 % | 22.54 % | -2.3 % | + 29.99 % |
Other Income | Rs. -0 Cr | Rs. 0.26 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Interest | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.13 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | Rs. 0.22 Cr | -29.03 % | + 69.23 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -0.25 Cr | Rs. 0.07 Cr | Rs. -0.11 Cr | -257.14 % | + 56 % |
Tax % | -27.42 % | 31.58 % | -1.77 % | -33.35 % | + 25.65 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -0.32 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. -0.11 Cr | -210 % | + 65.63 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.3 | Rs. 0.1 | Rs. -0.11 | -210 % | + 63.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at FIRST FINTEC LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -69.69 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 1.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.56 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -78.03 %. Operating profit, while up 191.67 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -8.33 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 29.99 %, but a shrinkage of -2.3 % sequentially. Depreciation costs fell by -29.03 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 69.23 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 56 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -257.14 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 25.65 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -33.35 %. Net profit rose by 65.63 % year-on-year but witnessed a -210 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 63.33 % but a quarterly fall of -210 %. In summary, FIRST FINTEC 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. 1.61 Cr | Rs. 0.483 Cr | Rs. 0.488 Cr | + 1.04 % | -69.69 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1.73 Cr | Rs. 0.36 Cr | Rs. 0.38 Cr | + 5.56 % | -78.03 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.11 Cr | -8.33 % | + 191.67 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -0.32 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. -0.11 Cr | -210 % | + 65.63 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.3 | Rs. 0.1 | Rs. -0.11 | -210 % | + 63.33 % |
In reviewing FIRST FINTEC LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -69.69 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 1.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -78.03 % compared to the previous year, with a 5.56 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 191.67 % annually, and saw a -8.33 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 65.63 %, and experienced a -210 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 63.33 % annually, however dipped by -210 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while FIRST FINTEC LIMITED exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.