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🔹 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 1.3 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.31 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -39.53 %, Marginal decrease of -32.99% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for HATHWAY CABLE & DATACOM LTD. Profit dropped by -38.97 % Year to Year, HATHWAY CABLE & DATACOM LTD’s profitability dropped by -47.09 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -38.46 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -46.67 % 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. 504.58 Cr | Rs. 512.74 Cr | Rs. 511.15 Cr | -0.31 % | + 1.3 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 422.51 Cr | Rs. 426.48 Cr | Rs. 428.07 Cr | + 0.37 % | + 1.32 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 82.07 Cr | Rs. 86.26 Cr | Rs. 83.08 Cr | -3.69 % | + 1.23 % |
| OPM % | 16.27 % | 16.82 % | 16.25 % | -0.57 % | -0.02 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 38.53 Cr | Rs. 34.77 Cr | Rs. 23.3 Cr | -32.99 % | -39.53 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.3 Cr | Rs. 0.36 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | -8.33 % | + 10 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 89.55 Cr | Rs. 80.79 Cr | Rs. 86.98 Cr | + 7.66 % | -2.87 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 30.75 Cr | Rs. 39.88 Cr | Rs. 19.07 Cr | -52.18 % | -37.98 % |
| Tax % | 36.57 % | 39.44 % | 33.21 % | -6.23 % | -3.36 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 22.35 Cr | Rs. 25.78 Cr | Rs. 13.64 Cr | -47.09 % | -38.97 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.15 | Rs. 0.08 | -46.67 % | -38.46 % |
Today, we’re looking at HATHWAY CABLE & DATACOM LTD’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 1.3 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 0.37 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.32 %. Operating profit, while up 1.23 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -3.69 %, 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 -0.02 %, but a shrinkage of -0.57 % sequentially. Other income fell by -32.99 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -39.53 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -8.33 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 10 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 7.66 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -2.87 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -37.98 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -52.18 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -3.36 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -6.23 %. Net profit fell by -38.97 % year-on-year but witnessed a -47.09 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -38.46 % but a quarterly fall of -46.67 %. In summary, HATHWAY CABLE & DATACOM 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. 504.58 Cr | Rs. 512.74 Cr | Rs. 511.15 Cr | -0.31 % | + 1.3 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 422.51 Cr | Rs. 426.48 Cr | Rs. 428.07 Cr | + 0.37 % | + 1.32 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 82.07 Cr | Rs. 86.26 Cr | Rs. 83.08 Cr | -3.69 % | + 1.23 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 22.35 Cr | Rs. 25.78 Cr | Rs. 13.64 Cr | -47.09 % | -38.97 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.15 | Rs. 0.08 | -46.67 % | -38.46 % |
In reviewing HATHWAY CABLE & DATACOM LTD’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.3 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -0.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.32 % compared to the previous year, with a 0.37 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 1.23 % annually, and saw a -3.69 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -38.97 %, and experienced a -47.09 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -38.46 % annually, however dipped by -46.67 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while HATHWAY CABLE & DATACOM 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.
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