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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -8.84% over the yearSubstantial increase in net sales/revenue by 3.27%.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -53.09% Marginal decrease of -7.77% in other income during this quarter
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Hindustan Zinc Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -21.10% Year to YearHindustan Zinc Ltd.,’s profitability increased by 0.49% in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -21.11% Year to Year.EPS increased by 0.42%. 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. 8281 Cr | Rs. 7310 Cr | Rs. 7549 Cr | + 3.27% | -8.84% |
Expenses | Rs. 4254 Cr | Rs. 3789 Cr | Rs. 3900 Cr | + 2.93% | -8.32% |
Operating Profit | Rs. 4027 Cr | Rs. 3521 Cr | Rs. 3649 Cr | + 3.64% | -9.39% |
OPM % | 48.63 % | 48.17 % | 48.34 % | + 0.17% | -0.29% |
Other Income | Rs. 582 Cr | Rs. 296 Cr | Rs. 273 Cr | -7.77% | -53.09% |
Interest | Rs. 176 Cr | Rs. 243 Cr | Rs. 262 Cr | + 7.82% | + 48.86% |
Depreciation | Rs. 928 Cr | Rs. 905 Cr | Rs. 937 Cr | + 3.54% | + 0.97% |
Profit before tax | Rs. 3505 Cr | Rs. 2669 Cr | Rs. 2723 Cr | + 2.02% | -22.31% |
Tax % | 26.31 % | 24.02 % | 25.16 % | + 1.14% | -1.15% |
Net Profit | Rs. 2583 Cr | Rs. 2028 Cr | Rs. 2038 Cr | + 0.49% | -21.1% |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.11 | Rs. 4.8 | Rs. 4.82 | + 0.42% | -21.11% |
Today, we’re looking at Hindustan Zinc Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -8.84%. However, it did see a marginal increase of 3.27% from the previous quarter.Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.93% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -8.32%. Operating profit, while down -9.39% compared to last year,faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.64%, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.29%, but an expansion of 0.17% sequentially. Other income fell by -7.77% compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -53.09%. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 7.82% from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 48.86%. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.54% quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.97%. Profit before tax declined annually by -22.31%but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 2.02%.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.15% compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.14%. Net profit fell by -21.1% year-on-yearbut experienced a 0.49% expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -21.11% but a quarterly rise of 0.42%. In summary, Hindustan Zinc 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. 8281 Cr | Rs. 7310 Cr | Rs. 7549 Cr | + 3.27% | -8.84% |
Expenses | Rs. 4254 Cr | Rs. 3789 Cr | Rs. 3900 Cr | + 2.93% | -8.32% |
Operating Profit | Rs. 4027 Cr | Rs. 3521 Cr | Rs. 3649 Cr | + 3.64% | -9.39% |
Net Profit | Rs. 2583 Cr | Rs. 2028 Cr | Rs. 2038 Cr | + 0.49% | -21.1% |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.11 | Rs. 4.8 | Rs. 4.82 | + 0.42% | -21.11% |
In reviewing Hindustan Zinc Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -8.84% year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 3.27% from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -8.32% compared to the previous year, with a 2.93% increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -9.39% annually, and saw a 3.64% increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -21.1%, and experienced a 0.49% increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -21.11% annually, however rose by 0.42% compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Hindustan Zinc Ltd., 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.