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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 0.03 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -1.15 %. 🔹 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 5900 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 800%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for HIKAL LTD.. Notable increase of 6.57 % in net profit Year to Year, HIKAL LTD.’s profitability dropped by -6.01 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 6.11 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -6.08 % 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. 447.57 Cr | Rs. 452.9 Cr | Rs. 447.7 Cr | -1.15 % | + 0.03 % |
Expenses | Rs. 382.81 Cr | Rs. 378 Cr | Rs. 375.6 Cr | -0.63 % | -1.88 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 64.76 Cr | Rs. 74.9 Cr | Rs. 72.1 Cr | -3.74 % | + 11.33 % |
OPM % | 14.47 % | 16.54 % | 16.1 % | -0.44 % | + 1.63 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. 0.4 Cr | Rs. 3.6 Cr | + 800 % | + 5900 % |
Interest | Rs. 14.24 Cr | Rs. 18.8 Cr | Rs. 18.7 Cr | -0.53 % | + 31.32 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 28.97 Cr | Rs. 31.7 Cr | Rs. 33.2 Cr | + 4.73 % | + 14.6 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 21.61 Cr | Rs. 24.8 Cr | Rs. 23.8 Cr | -4.03 % | + 10.13 % |
Tax % | 25.31 % | 26.21 % | 27.73 % | + 1.52 % | + 2.42 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 16.14 Cr | Rs. 18.3 Cr | Rs. 17.2 Cr | -6.01 % | + 6.57 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.31 | Rs. 1.48 | Rs. 1.39 | -6.08 % | + 6.11 % |
Today, we’re looking at HIKAL 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 0.03 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -1.15 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.63 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -1.88 %. Operating profit, while up 11.33 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -3.74 %, 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 1.63 %, but a shrinkage of -0.44 % sequentially. Other income rose by 800 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 5900 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -0.53 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 31.32 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.73 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 14.6 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 10.13 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -4.03 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.42 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.52 %. Net profit rose by 6.57 % year-on-year but witnessed a -6.01 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 6.11 % but a quarterly fall of -6.08 %. In summary, HIKAL 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. 447.57 Cr | Rs. 452.9 Cr | Rs. 447.7 Cr | -1.15 % | + 0.03 % |
Expenses | Rs. 382.81 Cr | Rs. 378 Cr | Rs. 375.6 Cr | -0.63 % | -1.88 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 64.76 Cr | Rs. 74.9 Cr | Rs. 72.1 Cr | -3.74 % | + 11.33 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 16.14 Cr | Rs. 18.3 Cr | Rs. 17.2 Cr | -6.01 % | + 6.57 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.31 | Rs. 1.48 | Rs. 1.39 | -6.08 % | + 6.11 % |
In reviewing HIKAL LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 0.03 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -1.15 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -1.88 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.63 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 11.33 % annually, and saw a -3.74 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 6.57 %, and experienced a -6.01 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 6.11 % annually, however dipped by -6.08 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while HIKAL LTD. exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.