Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -30.89 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.3 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -2.44 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 3.9%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Gujarat Petrosynthese Ltd.. Profit dropped by -57.76 % Year to Year, Gujarat Petrosynthese Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -80.43 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -57.41 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -80.17 % 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. 4.616 Cr | Rs. 3.265 Cr | Rs. 3.19 Cr | -2.3 % | -30.89 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 4.89 Cr | Rs. 3.75 Cr | Rs. 3.83 Cr | + 2.13 % | -21.68 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. -0.27 Cr | Rs. -0.49 Cr | Rs. -0.64 Cr | -30.61 % | -137.04 % |
| OPM % | -5.85 % | -15.01 % | -20.06 % | -5.05 % | -14.21 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.82 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | Rs. 0.8 Cr | + 3.9 % | -2.44 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. 0.08 Cr | + 33.33 % | + 33.33 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 0.49 Cr | Rs. 0.22 Cr | Rs. 0.08 Cr | -63.64 % | -83.67 % |
| Tax % | 33.95 % | 224.77 % | 75.32 % | -149.45 % | + 41.37 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.32 Cr | Rs. 0.7 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | -80 % | -56.25 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.54 | Rs. 1.16 | Rs. 0.23 | -80.17 % | -57.41 % |
Today, we’re looking at Gujarat Petrosynthese 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 -30.89 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.3 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.13 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -21.68 %. Operating profit, while down -137.04 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -30.61 %, 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 -14.21 %, but a shrinkage of -5.05 % sequentially. Other income rose by 3.9 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -2.44 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 33.33 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 33.33 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -83.67 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -63.64 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 41.37 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -149.45 %. Net profit fell by -56.25 % year-on-year but witnessed a -80 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -57.41 % but a quarterly fall of -80.17 %. In summary, Gujarat Petrosynthese 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. 4.616 Cr | Rs. 3.265 Cr | Rs. 3.19 Cr | -2.3 % | -30.89 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 4.89 Cr | Rs. 3.75 Cr | Rs. 3.83 Cr | + 2.13 % | -21.68 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. -0.27 Cr | Rs. -0.49 Cr | Rs. -0.64 Cr | -30.61 % | -137.04 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.32 Cr | Rs. 0.7 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | -80 % | -56.25 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.54 | Rs. 1.16 | Rs. 0.23 | -80.17 % | -57.41 % |
In reviewing Gujarat Petrosynthese Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -30.89 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -2.3 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -21.68 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.13 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -137.04 % annually, and saw a -30.61 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -56.25 %, and experienced a -80 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -57.41 % annually, however dipped by -80.17 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Gujarat Petrosynthese Ltd. 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.
