Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 11.56 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -7.74 %.
- 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 21.46 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 9.45%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.. Profit dropped by -272 % Year to Year, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -248.32 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -271.68 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -248.27 % 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. 1822.93 Cr | Rs. 2204.11 Cr | Rs. 2033.59 Cr | -7.74 % | + 11.56 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1341.51 Cr | Rs. 1556.3 Cr | Rs. 1492.39 Cr | -4.11 % | + 11.25 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 481.42 Cr | Rs. 647.81 Cr | Rs. 541.2 Cr | -16.46 % | + 12.42 % |
| OPM % | 26.41 % | 29.39 % | 26.61 % | -2.78 % | + 0.2 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 49.87 Cr | Rs. 55.34 Cr | Rs. 60.57 Cr | + 9.45 % | + 21.46 % |
| Interest | Rs. 1.05 Cr | Rs. 36.16 Cr | Rs. 37.07 Cr | + 2.52 % | + 3430.48 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 35.48 Cr | Rs. 27.02 Cr | Rs. 22.08 Cr | -18.28 % | -37.77 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 494.76 Cr | Rs. 639.97 Cr | Rs. 542.62 Cr | -15.21 % | + 9.67 % |
| Tax % | 17.6 % | 25.47 % | -33.41 % | -58.88 % | -51.01 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 407.51 Cr | Rs. 472.58 Cr | Rs. -700.92 Cr | -248.32 % | -272 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.99 | Rs. 4.62 | Rs. -6.85 | -248.27 % | -271.68 % |
Today, we’re looking at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 11.56 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -7.74 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -4.11 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 11.25 %. Operating profit, while up 12.42 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.46 %, 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 0.2 %, but a shrinkage of -2.78 % sequentially. Other income rose by 9.45 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 21.46 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 2.52 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 3430.48 %. Depreciation costs fell by -18.28 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -37.77 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 9.67 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -15.21 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -51.01 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -58.88 %. Net profit fell by -272 % year-on-year but witnessed a -248.32 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -271.68 % but a quarterly fall of -248.27 %. In summary, Godrej Consumer Products 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1822.93 Cr | Rs. 2204.11 Cr | Rs. 2033.59 Cr | -7.74 % | + 11.56 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1341.51 Cr | Rs. 1556.3 Cr | Rs. 1492.39 Cr | -4.11 % | + 11.25 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 481.42 Cr | Rs. 647.81 Cr | Rs. 541.2 Cr | -16.46 % | + 12.42 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 407.51 Cr | Rs. 472.58 Cr | Rs. -700.92 Cr | -248.32 % | -272 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.99 | Rs. 4.62 | Rs. -6.85 | -248.27 % | -271.68 % |
In reviewing Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 11.56 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -7.74 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 11.25 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -4.11 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 12.42 % annually, and saw a -16.46 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -272 %, and experienced a -248.32 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -271.68 % annually, however dipped by -248.27 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. 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.
