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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -3.32 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 3.93 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 21.95 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 61.29%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for G N A Axles Limited. Profit dropped by -50.75 % Year to Year, G N A Axles Limited’s profitability dropped by -25.43 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -75.39 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -25.43 % 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. 383.755 Cr | Rs. 356.998 Cr | Rs. 371.023 Cr | + 3.93 % | -3.32 % |
Expenses | Rs. 324.47 Cr | Rs. 309.9 Cr | Rs. 335.14 Cr | + 8.14 % | + 3.29 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 59.29 Cr | Rs. 47.1 Cr | Rs. 35.88 Cr | -23.82 % | -39.48 % |
OPM % | 15.45 % | 13.19 % | 9.67 % | -3.52 % | -5.78 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.41 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | Rs. 0.5 Cr | + 61.29 % | + 21.95 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.26 Cr | Rs. 2.5 Cr | Rs. 3.18 Cr | + 27.2 % | + 40.71 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 12.14 Cr | Rs. 12.9 Cr | Rs. 12.9 Cr | + 0 % | + 6.26 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 45.3 Cr | Rs. 32.01 Cr | Rs. 20.3 Cr | -36.58 % | -55.19 % |
Tax % | 24.89 % | 29.81 % | 17.49 % | -12.32 % | -7.4 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 34.02 Cr | Rs. 22.47 Cr | Rs. 16.75 Cr | -25.46 % | -50.76 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 15.85 | Rs. 5.23 | Rs. 3.9 | -25.43 % | -75.39 % |
Today, we’re looking at G N A Axles 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 -3.32 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 3.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 8.14 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.29 %. Operating profit, while down -39.48 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -23.82 %, 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 -5.78 %, but a shrinkage of -3.52 % sequentially. Other income rose by 61.29 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 21.95 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 27.2 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 40.71 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.26 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -55.19 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -36.58 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -7.4 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -12.32 %. Net profit fell by -50.76 % year-on-year but witnessed a -25.46 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -75.39 % but a quarterly fall of -25.43 %. In summary, G N A Axles 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. 383.755 Cr | Rs. 356.998 Cr | Rs. 371.023 Cr | + 3.93 % | -3.32 % |
Expenses | Rs. 324.47 Cr | Rs. 309.9 Cr | Rs. 335.14 Cr | + 8.14 % | + 3.29 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 59.29 Cr | Rs. 47.1 Cr | Rs. 35.88 Cr | -23.82 % | -39.48 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 34.02 Cr | Rs. 22.47 Cr | Rs. 16.75 Cr | -25.46 % | -50.76 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 15.85 | Rs. 5.23 | Rs. 3.9 | -25.43 % | -75.39 % |
In reviewing G N A Axles Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -3.32 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 3.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.29 % compared to the previous year, with a 8.14 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -39.48 % annually, and saw a -23.82 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -50.76 %, and experienced a -25.46 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -75.39 % annually, however dipped by -25.43 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while G N A Axles 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.