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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 19.56 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 8.82 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -5.56 %, Marginal decrease of -9.51% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Harrisons Malayalam Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -2261.99 % Year to Year, Harrisons Malayalam Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -243.12 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -2,258.33 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -243.09 % 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. 117.921 Cr | Rs. 129.555 Cr | Rs. 140.983 Cr | + 8.82 % | + 19.56 % |
Expenses | Rs. 115.45 Cr | Rs. 120.75 Cr | Rs. 140.08 Cr | + 16.01 % | + 21.33 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.47 Cr | Rs. 8.81 Cr | Rs. 0.9 Cr | -89.78 % | -63.56 % |
OPM % | 2.09 % | 6.8 % | 0.64 % | -6.16 % | -1.45 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.52 Cr | Rs. 2.63 Cr | Rs. 2.38 Cr | -9.51 % | -5.56 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.12 Cr | Rs. 3.36 Cr | Rs. 3.35 Cr | -0.3 % | + 7.37 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.44 Cr | Rs. 1.39 Cr | Rs. 1.92 Cr | + 38.13 % | + 33.33 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.43 Cr | Rs. 6.69 Cr | Rs. -1.99 Cr | -129.75 % | -562.79 % |
Tax % | 0 % | 0 % | -0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.44 Cr | Rs. 6.68 Cr | Rs. -9.56 Cr | -243.11 % | -2272.73 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.24 | Rs. 3.62 | Rs. -5.18 | -243.09 % | -2258.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at Harrisons Malayalam 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 19.56 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 8.82 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 16.01 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 21.33 %. Operating profit, while down -63.56 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -89.78 %, 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 -1.45 %, but a shrinkage of -6.16 % sequentially. Other income fell by -9.51 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -5.56 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -0.3 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 7.37 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 38.13 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 33.33 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -562.79 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -129.75 %.
Net profit fell by -2272.73 % year-on-year but witnessed a -243.11 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -2258.33 % but a quarterly fall of -243.09 %. In summary, Harrisons Malayalam 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. 117.921 Cr | Rs. 129.555 Cr | Rs. 140.983 Cr | + 8.82 % | + 19.56 % |
Expenses | Rs. 115.45 Cr | Rs. 120.75 Cr | Rs. 140.08 Cr | + 16.01 % | + 21.33 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2.47 Cr | Rs. 8.81 Cr | Rs. 0.9 Cr | -89.78 % | -63.56 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.44 Cr | Rs. 6.68 Cr | Rs. -9.56 Cr | -243.11 % | -2272.73 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.24 | Rs. 3.62 | Rs. -5.18 | -243.09 % | -2258.33 % |
In reviewing Harrisons Malayalam Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 19.56 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 8.82 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 21.33 % compared to the previous year, with a 16.01 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -63.56 % annually, and saw a -89.78 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -2272.73 %, and experienced a -243.11 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -2258.33 % annually, however dipped by -243.09 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Harrisons Malayalam 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.