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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 10.8 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.25 %.
- 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 249 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 203.48%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Hindustan Foods Ltd.,. Notable increase of 13.43 % in net profit Year to Year, Hindustan Foods Ltd.,’s profitability increased by 4.12 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 12.29 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 3.08 % 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. 659.7 Cr | Rs. 729.149 Cr | Rs. 730.963 Cr | + 0.25 % | + 10.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 610.68 Cr | Rs. 672.38 Cr | Rs. 670.4 Cr | -0.29 % | + 9.78 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 49.02 Cr | Rs. 56.77 Cr | Rs. 60.56 Cr | + 6.68 % | + 23.54 % |
OPM % | 7.43 % | 7.79 % | 8.28 % | + 0.49 % | + 0.85 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1 Cr | Rs. 1.15 Cr | Rs. 3.49 Cr | + 203.48 % | + 249 % |
Interest | Rs. 9.73 Cr | Rs. 15.09 Cr | Rs. 17.99 Cr | + 19.22 % | + 84.89 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 9.31 Cr | Rs. 13.84 Cr | Rs. 18.36 Cr | + 32.66 % | + 97.21 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 30.98 Cr | Rs. 28.99 Cr | Rs. 27.7 Cr | -4.45 % | -10.59 % |
Tax % | 34.7 % | 23.99 % | 17.2 % | -6.79 % | -17.5 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 20.23 Cr | Rs. 22.03 Cr | Rs. 22.94 Cr | + 4.13 % | + 13.4 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.79 | Rs. 1.95 | Rs. 2.01 | + 3.08 % | + 12.29 % |
Today, we’re looking at Hindustan Foods 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 10.8 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.25 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.29 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 9.78 %. Operating profit, while up 23.54 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.68 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.85 %, but an expansion of 0.49 % sequentially. Other income rose by 203.48 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 249 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 19.22 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 84.89 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 32.66 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 97.21 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -10.59 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -4.45 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -17.5 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -6.79 %. Net profit rose by 13.4 % year-on-year but experienced a 4.13 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 12.29 % but a quarterly rise of 3.08 %. In summary, Hindustan Foods 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. 659.7 Cr | Rs. 729.149 Cr | Rs. 730.963 Cr | + 0.25 % | + 10.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 610.68 Cr | Rs. 672.38 Cr | Rs. 670.4 Cr | -0.29 % | + 9.78 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 49.02 Cr | Rs. 56.77 Cr | Rs. 60.56 Cr | + 6.68 % | + 23.54 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 20.23 Cr | Rs. 22.03 Cr | Rs. 22.94 Cr | + 4.13 % | + 13.4 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.79 | Rs. 1.95 | Rs. 2.01 | + 3.08 % | + 12.29 % |
In reviewing Hindustan Foods Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 10.8 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 0.25 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 9.78 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.29 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 23.54 % annually, and saw a 6.68 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 13.4 %, and experienced a 4.13 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 12.29 % annually, however rose by 3.08 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Hindustan Foods Ltd., exhibits strong annual growth 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.