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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 1.26 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 6.62 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -54.05 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 750%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Hira Automobiles Ltd.. Profit dropped by -132.04 % Year to Year, Hira Automobiles Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -120.57 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -131.82 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -120.59 % 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. 71.213 Cr | Rs. 67.634 Cr | Rs. 72.11 Cr | + 6.62 % | + 1.26 % |
Expenses | Rs. 69.24 Cr | Rs. 64.8 Cr | Rs. 70.02 Cr | + 8.06 % | + 1.13 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.97 Cr | Rs. 2.83 Cr | Rs. 2.09 Cr | -26.15 % | + 6.09 % |
OPM % | 2.77 % | 4.18 % | 2.9 % | -1.28 % | + 0.13 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.37 Cr | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.17 Cr | + 750 % | -54.05 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.71 Cr | Rs. 2.07 Cr | Rs. 1.73 Cr | -16.43 % | + 1.17 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.34 Cr | Rs. 0.37 Cr | Rs. 0.3 Cr | -18.92 % | -11.76 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 0.41 Cr | Rs. 0.23 Cr | -43.9 % | -20.69 % |
Tax % | 38.01 % | 31.55 % | 126.27 % | + 94.72 % | + 88.26 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.28 Cr | Rs. -0.06 Cr | -121.43 % | -133.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.66 | Rs. 1.02 | Rs. -0.21 | -120.59 % | -131.82 % |
Today, we’re looking at Hira Automobiles 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 1.26 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 6.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 8.06 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.13 %. Operating profit, while up 6.09 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -26.15 %, 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 0.13 %, but a shrinkage of -1.28 % sequentially. Other income rose by 750 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -54.05 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -16.43 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 1.17 %. Depreciation costs fell by -18.92 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -11.76 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -20.69 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -43.9 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 88.26 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 94.72 %. Net profit fell by -133.33 % year-on-year but witnessed a -121.43 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -131.82 % but a quarterly fall of -120.59 %. In summary, Hira Automobiles 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. 71.213 Cr | Rs. 67.634 Cr | Rs. 72.11 Cr | + 6.62 % | + 1.26 % |
Expenses | Rs. 69.24 Cr | Rs. 64.8 Cr | Rs. 70.02 Cr | + 8.06 % | + 1.13 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.97 Cr | Rs. 2.83 Cr | Rs. 2.09 Cr | -26.15 % | + 6.09 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.28 Cr | Rs. -0.06 Cr | -121.43 % | -133.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.66 | Rs. 1.02 | Rs. -0.21 | -120.59 % | -131.82 % |
In reviewing Hira Automobiles Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.26 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 6.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.13 % compared to the previous year, with a 8.06 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 6.09 % annually, and saw a -26.15 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -133.33 %, and experienced a -121.43 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -131.82 % annually, however dipped by -120.59 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Hira Automobiles Ltd. faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.