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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 17.61 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 7.48 %.
- 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 61.64 %. Marginal decrease of -55.57% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Gujarat Gas Limited. Notable increase of 53.14 % in net profit Year to Year, Gujarat Gas Limited’s profitability dropped by -19.43 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 52.87 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -19.46 % 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. 3923.7 Cr | Rs. 4293.86 Cr | Rs. 4614.83 Cr | + 7.48 % | + 17.61 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3535.7 Cr | Rs. 3702.78 Cr | Rs. 4079.19 Cr | + 10.17 % | + 15.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 388 Cr | Rs. 591.08 Cr | Rs. 535.64 Cr | -9.38 % | + 38.05 % |
OPM % | 9.89 % | 13.77 % | 11.61 % | -2.16 % | + 1.72 % |
Other Income | Rs. 23.85 Cr | Rs. 86.77 Cr | Rs. 38.55 Cr | -55.57 % | + 61.64 % |
Interest | Rs. 7.38 Cr | Rs. 6.94 Cr | Rs. 7.8 Cr | + 12.39 % | + 5.69 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 115.11 Cr | Rs. 121.2 Cr | Rs. 123.09 Cr | + 1.56 % | + 6.93 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 289.36 Cr | Rs. 549.71 Cr | Rs. 443.3 Cr | -19.36 % | + 53.2 % |
Tax % | 25.67 % | 25.5 % | 25.61 % | + 0.11 % | -0.06 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 215.95 Cr | Rs. 410.48 Cr | Rs. 330.71 Cr | -19.43 % | + 53.14 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.14 | Rs. 5.96 | Rs. 4.8 | -19.46 % | + 52.87 % |
Today, we’re looking at Gujarat Gas Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 17.61 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 7.48 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 10.17 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 15.37 %. Operating profit, while up 38.05 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -9.38 %, 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 1.72 %, but a shrinkage of -2.16 % sequentially. Other income fell by -55.57 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 61.64 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 12.39 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 5.69 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.56 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.93 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 53.2 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -19.36 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.06 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.11 %. Net profit rose by 53.14 % year-on-year but witnessed a -19.43 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 52.87 % but a quarterly fall of -19.46 %. In summary, Gujarat Gas 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. 3923.7 Cr | Rs. 4293.86 Cr | Rs. 4614.83 Cr | + 7.48 % | + 17.61 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3535.7 Cr | Rs. 3702.78 Cr | Rs. 4079.19 Cr | + 10.17 % | + 15.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 388 Cr | Rs. 591.08 Cr | Rs. 535.64 Cr | -9.38 % | + 38.05 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 215.95 Cr | Rs. 410.48 Cr | Rs. 330.71 Cr | -19.43 % | + 53.14 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.14 | Rs. 5.96 | Rs. 4.8 | -19.46 % | + 52.87 % |
In reviewing Gujarat Gas Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 17.61 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 7.48 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 15.37 % compared to the previous year, with a 10.17 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 38.05 % annually, and saw a -9.38 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 53.14 %, and experienced a -19.43 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 52.87 % annually, however dipped by -19.46 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Gujarat Gas Limited 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.
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