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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -5.74 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 3.43 %.
- 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 167.86 %. Marginal decrease of -3.39% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd.. Notable increase of 31.53 % in net profit Year to Year, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -9.34 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -34.32 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -54.77 % 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. 1428.5 Cr | Rs. 1301.75 Cr | Rs. 1346.44 Cr | + 3.43 % | -5.74 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1321.63 Cr | Rs. 1176.23 Cr | Rs. 1235.03 Cr | + 5 % | -6.55 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 106.87 Cr | Rs. 125.52 Cr | Rs. 111.41 Cr | -11.24 % | + 4.25 % |
OPM % | 7.48 % | 9.64 % | 8.27 % | -1.37 % | + 0.79 % |
Other Income | Rs. 13.94 Cr | Rs. 38.65 Cr | Rs. 37.34 Cr | -3.39 % | + 167.86 % |
Interest | Rs. 4.45 Cr | Rs. 2.98 Cr | Rs. 3.36 Cr | + 12.75 % | -24.49 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 23.32 Cr | Rs. 30.05 Cr | Rs. 30.3 Cr | + 0.83 % | + 29.93 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 93.04 Cr | Rs. 131.14 Cr | Rs. 115.09 Cr | -12.24 % | + 23.7 % |
Tax % | 25.32 % | 23.13 % | 20.59 % | -2.54 % | -4.73 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 69.48 Cr | Rs. 100.81 Cr | Rs. 91.39 Cr | -9.34 % | + 31.53 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.03 | Rs. 4.4 | Rs. 1.99 | -54.77 % | -34.32 % |
Today, we’re looking at Gujarat Ambuja Exports 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 -5.74 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 3.43 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -6.55 %. Operating profit, while up 4.25 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -11.24 %, 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 0.79 %, but a shrinkage of -1.37 % sequentially. Other income fell by -3.39 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 167.86 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 12.75 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -24.49 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.83 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 29.93 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 23.7 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -12.24 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4.73 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -2.54 %. Net profit rose by 31.53 % year-on-year but witnessed a -9.34 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -34.32 % but a quarterly fall of -54.77 %. In summary, Gujarat Ambuja Exports 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. 1428.5 Cr | Rs. 1301.75 Cr | Rs. 1346.44 Cr | + 3.43 % | -5.74 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1321.63 Cr | Rs. 1176.23 Cr | Rs. 1235.03 Cr | + 5 % | -6.55 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 106.87 Cr | Rs. 125.52 Cr | Rs. 111.41 Cr | -11.24 % | + 4.25 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 69.48 Cr | Rs. 100.81 Cr | Rs. 91.39 Cr | -9.34 % | + 31.53 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.03 | Rs. 4.4 | Rs. 1.99 | -54.77 % | -34.32 % |
In reviewing Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -5.74 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 3.43 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -6.55 % compared to the previous year, with a 5 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 4.25 % annually, and saw a -11.24 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 31.53 %, and experienced a -9.34 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -34.32 % annually, however dipped by -54.77 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Gujarat Ambuja Exports 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.