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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 -17.91 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -36.75 %. 🔹 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 58.79 %. Marginal decrease of -50.41% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Hindustan Copper Limited. Profit dropped by -0.21 % Year to Year, Hindustan Copper Limited’s profitability dropped by -38.16 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 0.00 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -38.1 % 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. 399.29 Cr | Rs. 518.19 Cr | Rs. 327.77 Cr | -36.75 % | -17.91 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 292.69 Cr | Rs. 366.39 Cr | Rs. 220.2 Cr | -39.9 % | -24.77 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 106.6 Cr | Rs. 151.8 Cr | Rs. 107.57 Cr | -29.14 % | + 0.91 % |
| OPM % | 26.7 % | 29.29 % | 32.82 % | + 3.53 % | + 6.12 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 9.95 Cr | Rs. 31.86 Cr | Rs. 15.8 Cr | -50.41 % | + 58.79 % |
| Interest | Rs. 4.46 Cr | Rs. 0.76 Cr | Rs. 1.31 Cr | + 72.37 % | -70.63 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 29.91 Cr | Rs. 47.58 Cr | Rs. 37.63 Cr | -20.91 % | + 25.81 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 82.18 Cr | Rs. 135.32 Cr | Rs. 84.43 Cr | -37.61 % | + 2.74 % |
| Tax % | 23.34 % | 24.87 % | 25.54 % | + 0.67 % | + 2.2 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 63 Cr | Rs. 101.67 Cr | Rs. 62.87 Cr | -38.16 % | -0.21 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.65 | Rs. 1.05 | Rs. 0.65 | -38.1 % | + 0 % |
Today, we’re looking at Hindustan Copper 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 -17.91 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -36.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -39.9 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -24.77 %. Operating profit, while up 0.91 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -29.14 %, 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 6.12 %, but an expansion of 3.53 % sequentially. Other income fell by -50.41 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 58.79 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 72.37 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -70.63 %. Depreciation costs fell by -20.91 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 25.81 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 2.74 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -37.61 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.2 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.67 %. Net profit fell by -0.21 % year-on-year but witnessed a -38.16 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 0 % but a quarterly fall of -38.1 %. In summary, Hindustan Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 399.29 Cr | Rs. 518.19 Cr | Rs. 327.77 Cr | -36.75 % | -17.91 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 292.69 Cr | Rs. 366.39 Cr | Rs. 220.2 Cr | -39.9 % | -24.77 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 106.6 Cr | Rs. 151.8 Cr | Rs. 107.57 Cr | -29.14 % | + 0.91 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 63 Cr | Rs. 101.67 Cr | Rs. 62.87 Cr | -38.16 % | -0.21 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.65 | Rs. 1.05 | Rs. 0.65 | -38.1 % | + 0 % |
In reviewing Hindustan Copper Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -17.91 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -36.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -24.77 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -39.9 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 0.91 % annually, and saw a -29.14 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -0.21 %, and experienced a -38.16 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 0 % annually, however dipped by -38.1 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Hindustan Copper Limited 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.
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