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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 6.08 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 9.72 %. 🔹 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 146.92 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 47.44%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Gujarat Gas Limited. Profit dropped by -0.01 % Year to Year, Gujarat Gas Limited’s profitability dropped by -28.42 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 0.00 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -28.35 % 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. 3929.1 Cr | Rs. 3948.65 Cr | Rs. 4332.51 Cr | + 9.72 % | + 6.08 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3528.42 Cr | Rs. 3434.49 Cr | Rs. 3952.06 Cr | + 15.07 % | + 12.01 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 400.68 Cr | Rs. 514.16 Cr | Rs. 380.45 Cr | -26.01 % | -5.05 % |
OPM % | 10.2 % | 13.02 % | 8.78 % | -4.24 % | -1.42 % |
Other Income | Rs. 23.02 Cr | Rs. 38.55 Cr | Rs. 56.84 Cr | + 47.44 % | + 146.92 % |
Interest | Rs. 7.2 Cr | Rs. 7.95 Cr | Rs. 9.3 Cr | + 16.98 % | + 29.17 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 120.07 Cr | Rs. 129.54 Cr | Rs. 129.43 Cr | -0.08 % | + 7.8 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 296.43 Cr | Rs. 415.22 Cr | Rs. 298.56 Cr | -28.1 % | + 0.72 % |
Tax % | 25.67 % | 26.08 % | 26.33 % | + 0.25 % | + 0.66 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 221.02 Cr | Rs. 308.74 Cr | Rs. 220.99 Cr | -28.42 % | -0.01 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.21 | Rs. 4.48 | Rs. 3.21 | -28.35 % | + 0 % |
Today, we’re looking at Gujarat Gas Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 6.08 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 9.72 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 15.07 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 12.01 %. Operating profit, while down -5.05 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -26.01 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -1.42 %, but a shrinkage of -4.24 % sequentially. Other income rose by 47.44 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 146.92 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 16.98 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 29.17 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.08 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.8 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 0.72 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -28.1 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.66 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.25 %. Net profit fell by -0.01 % year-on-year but witnessed a -28.42 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 0 % but a quarterly fall of -28.35 %. 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. 3929.1 Cr | Rs. 3948.65 Cr | Rs. 4332.51 Cr | + 9.72 % | + 6.08 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3528.42 Cr | Rs. 3434.49 Cr | Rs. 3952.06 Cr | + 15.07 % | + 12.01 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 400.68 Cr | Rs. 514.16 Cr | Rs. 380.45 Cr | -26.01 % | -5.05 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 221.02 Cr | Rs. 308.74 Cr | Rs. 220.99 Cr | -28.42 % | -0.01 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.21 | Rs. 4.48 | Rs. 3.21 | -28.35 % | + 0 % |
In reviewing Gujarat Gas Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 6.08 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 9.72 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 12.01 % compared to the previous year, with a 15.07 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -5.05 % annually, and saw a -26.01 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -0.01 %, and experienced a -28.42 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 0 % annually, however dipped by -28.35 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Gujarat Gas Limited 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.