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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’s sales declined by -1.97 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -7.47 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -57.11 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 47.57%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for HFCL Limited. Profit dropped by -11.95 % Year to Year, HFCL Limited’s profitability dropped by -1.02 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -12.07 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 0 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 1032.31 Cr | Rs. 1093.61 Cr | Rs. 1011.95 Cr | -7.47 % | -1.97 % |
Expenses | Rs. 915.58 Cr | Rs. 935.37 Cr | Rs. 860.1 Cr | -8.05 % | -6.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 116.73 Cr | Rs. 158.24 Cr | Rs. 151.85 Cr | -4.04 % | + 30.09 % |
OPM % | 11.31 % | 14.47 % | 15.01 % | + 0.54 % | + 3.7 % |
Other Income | Rs. 46.72 Cr | Rs. 13.58 Cr | Rs. 20.04 Cr | + 47.57 % | -57.11 % |
Interest | Rs. 36.55 Cr | Rs. 44.88 Cr | Rs. 46.76 Cr | + 4.19 % | + 27.93 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 19.27 Cr | Rs. 25.48 Cr | Rs. 25.52 Cr | + 0.16 % | + 32.43 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 107.63 Cr | Rs. 101.46 Cr | Rs. 99.61 Cr | -1.82 % | -7.45 % |
Tax % | 23.63 % | 28.72 % | 27.79 % | -0.93 % | + 4.16 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 82.43 Cr | Rs. 73.33 Cr | Rs. 72.58 Cr | -1.02 % | -11.95 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.58 | Rs. 0.51 | Rs. 0.51 | + 0 % | -12.07 % |
Today, we’re looking at HFCL Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -1.97 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -7.47 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -8.05 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -6.06 %. Operating profit, while up 30.09 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -4.04 %, 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 3.7 %, but an expansion of 0.54 % sequentially. Other income rose by 47.57 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -57.11 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 4.19 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 27.93 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.16 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 32.43 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -7.45 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -1.82 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 4.16 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.93 %. Net profit fell by -11.95 % year-on-year but witnessed a -1.02 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -12.07 % but a quarterly rise of 0 %. In summary, HFCL 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. 1032.31 Cr | Rs. 1093.61 Cr | Rs. 1011.95 Cr | -7.47 % | -1.97 % |
Expenses | Rs. 915.58 Cr | Rs. 935.37 Cr | Rs. 860.1 Cr | -8.05 % | -6.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 116.73 Cr | Rs. 158.24 Cr | Rs. 151.85 Cr | -4.04 % | + 30.09 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 82.43 Cr | Rs. 73.33 Cr | Rs. 72.58 Cr | -1.02 % | -11.95 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.58 | Rs. 0.51 | Rs. 0.51 | + 0 % | -12.07 % |
In reviewing HFCL Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -1.97 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -7.47 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -6.06 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -8.05 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 30.09 % annually, and saw a -4.04 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -11.95 %, and experienced a -1.02 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -12.07 % annually, however rose by 0 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while HFCL Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.