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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 21.94 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 17.75 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -70.37 %, Marginal decrease of -33.33% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Gujarat Craft Industries Ltd.. Profit dropped by -13.67 % Year to Year, Gujarat Craft Industries Ltd.’s profitability increased by 52.5 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -13.81 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 51.46 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 43.974 Cr | Rs. 45.539 Cr | Rs. 53.624 Cr | + 17.75 % | + 21.94 % |
Expenses | Rs. 41.88 Cr | Rs. 42.95 Cr | Rs. 50.58 Cr | + 17.76 % | + 20.77 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.09 Cr | Rs. 2.59 Cr | Rs. 3.04 Cr | + 17.37 % | + 45.45 % |
OPM % | 4.75 % | 5.69 % | 5.67 % | -0.02 % | + 0.92 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.27 Cr | Rs. 0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.08 Cr | -33.33 % | -70.37 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.65 Cr | Rs. 1.04 Cr | Rs. 1.1 Cr | + 5.77 % | + 69.23 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.55 Cr | Rs. 0.97 Cr | Rs. 0.95 Cr | -2.06 % | + 72.73 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.16 Cr | Rs. 0.7 Cr | Rs. 1.07 Cr | + 52.86 % | -7.76 % |
Tax % | 24.12 % | 29.04 % | 29.46 % | + 0.42 % | + 5.34 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.89 Cr | Rs. 0.5 Cr | Rs. 0.76 Cr | + 52 % | -14.61 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.81 | Rs. 1.03 | Rs. 1.56 | + 51.46 % | -13.81 % |
Today, we’re looking at Gujarat Craft Industries 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 21.94 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 17.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 17.76 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 20.77 %. Operating profit, while up 45.45 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 17.37 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.92 %, but a shrinkage of -0.02 % sequentially. Other income fell by -33.33 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -70.37 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 5.77 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 69.23 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.06 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 72.73 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -7.76 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 52.86 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.34 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.42 %. Net profit fell by -14.61 % year-on-year but experienced a 52 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -13.81 % but a quarterly rise of 51.46 %. In summary, Gujarat Craft Industries 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. 43.974 Cr | Rs. 45.539 Cr | Rs. 53.624 Cr | + 17.75 % | + 21.94 % |
Expenses | Rs. 41.88 Cr | Rs. 42.95 Cr | Rs. 50.58 Cr | + 17.76 % | + 20.77 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.09 Cr | Rs. 2.59 Cr | Rs. 3.04 Cr | + 17.37 % | + 45.45 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.89 Cr | Rs. 0.5 Cr | Rs. 0.76 Cr | + 52 % | -14.61 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.81 | Rs. 1.03 | Rs. 1.56 | + 51.46 % | -13.81 % |
In reviewing Gujarat Craft Industries Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 21.94 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 17.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 20.77 % compared to the previous year, with a 17.76 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 45.45 % annually, and saw a 17.37 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -14.61 %, and experienced a 52 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -13.81 % annually, however rose by 51.46 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Gujarat Craft Industries Ltd. faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.