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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -14.46 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -13.47 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -28.07 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 236.4%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for GMM Pfaudler Ltd.. Profit dropped by -21.28 % Year to Year, GMM Pfaudler Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -6.66 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -19.16 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -1.98 % 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. 865.95 Cr | Rs. 856 Cr | Rs. 740.73 Cr | -13.47 % | -14.46 % |
Expenses | Rs. 769.75 Cr | Rs. 742.13 Cr | Rs. 649.98 Cr | -12.42 % | -15.56 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 96.2 Cr | Rs. 113.87 Cr | Rs. 90.75 Cr | -20.3 % | -5.67 % |
OPM % | 11.11 % | 13.3 % | 12.25 % | -1.05 % | + 1.14 % |
Other Income | Rs. 14.64 Cr | Rs. -7.72 Cr | Rs. 10.53 Cr | + 236.4 % | -28.07 % |
Interest | Rs. 21.42 Cr | Rs. 22.99 Cr | Rs. 29.96 Cr | + 30.32 % | + 39.87 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 33.85 Cr | Rs. 32.67 Cr | Rs. 35.73 Cr | + 9.37 % | + 5.55 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 55.57 Cr | Rs. 50.49 Cr | Rs. 35.59 Cr | -29.51 % | -35.95 % |
Tax % | 34.36 % | 39.08 % | 19.33 % | -19.75 % | -15.03 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 36.47 Cr | Rs. 30.76 Cr | Rs. 28.71 Cr | -6.66 % | -21.28 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.56 | Rs. 7.05 | Rs. 6.92 | -1.84 % | -19.16 % |
Today, we’re looking at GMM Pfaudler Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -14.46 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -13.47 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -12.42 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -15.56 %. Operating profit, while down -5.67 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -20.3 %, 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 1.14 %, but a shrinkage of -1.05 % sequentially. Other income rose by 236.4 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -28.07 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 30.32 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 39.87 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 9.37 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 5.55 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -35.95 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -29.51 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -15.03 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -19.75 %. Net profit fell by -21.28 % year-on-year but witnessed a -6.66 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -19.16 % but a quarterly fall of -1.84 %. In summary, GMM Pfaudler Ltd.’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. 865.95 Cr | Rs. 856 Cr | Rs. 740.73 Cr | -13.47 % | -14.46 % |
Expenses | Rs. 769.75 Cr | Rs. 742.13 Cr | Rs. 649.98 Cr | -12.42 % | -15.56 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 96.2 Cr | Rs. 113.87 Cr | Rs. 90.75 Cr | -20.3 % | -5.67 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 36.47 Cr | Rs. 30.76 Cr | Rs. 28.71 Cr | -6.66 % | -21.28 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.56 | Rs. 7.05 | Rs. 6.92 | -1.84 % | -19.16 % |
In reviewing GMM Pfaudler Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -14.46 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -13.47 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -15.56 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -12.42 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -5.67 % annually, and saw a -20.3 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -21.28 %, and experienced a -6.66 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -19.16 % annually, however dipped by -1.84 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while GMM Pfaudler Ltd. 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.