Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 5.21 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 4.86 %.
- 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 18.28 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 44.26%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for HT Media Ltd. Profit dropped by -98.5 % Year to Year, HT Media Ltd’s profitability dropped by -97.95 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -107.69 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -108.77 % 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. 441.4 Cr | Rs. 442.9 Cr | Rs. 464.41 Cr | + 4.86 % | + 5.21 % |
Expenses | Rs. 480.11 Cr | Rs. 457.74 Cr | Rs. 463.05 Cr | + 1.16 % | -3.55 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -38.71 Cr | Rs. -14.84 Cr | Rs. 1.36 Cr | + 109.16 % | + 103.51 % |
OPM % | -8.77 % | -3.35 % | 0.29 % | + 3.64 % | + 9.06 % |
Other Income | Rs. 53.13 Cr | Rs. 43.56 Cr | Rs. 62.84 Cr | + 44.26 % | + 18.28 % |
Interest | Rs. 17.43 Cr | Rs. 21.31 Cr | Rs. 19.86 Cr | -6.8 % | + 13.94 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 31.33 Cr | Rs. 28.85 Cr | Rs. 30.5 Cr | + 5.72 % | -2.65 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -34.34 Cr | Rs. -21.44 Cr | Rs. 13.84 Cr | + 164.55 % | + 140.3 % |
Tax % | -39.5 % | -29.3 % | -98.17 % | -68.87 % | -58.67 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -20.73 Cr | Rs. -15.14 Cr | Rs. -0.31 Cr | + 97.95 % | + 98.5 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.65 | Rs. -0.57 | Rs. 0.05 | + 108.77 % | + 107.69 % |
Today, we’re looking at HT Media 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 5.21 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 4.86 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 1.16 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -3.55 %. Operating profit, while up 103.51 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 109.16 %, 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 9.06 %, but an expansion of 3.64 % sequentially. Other income rose by 44.26 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 18.28 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -6.8 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 13.94 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.72 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -2.65 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 140.3 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 164.55 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -58.67 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -68.87 %. Net profit rose by 98.5 % year-on-year but experienced a 97.95 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 107.69 % but a quarterly rise of 108.77 %. In summary, HT Media 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. 441.4 Cr | Rs. 442.9 Cr | Rs. 464.41 Cr | + 4.86 % | + 5.21 % |
Expenses | Rs. 480.11 Cr | Rs. 457.74 Cr | Rs. 463.05 Cr | + 1.16 % | -3.55 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -38.71 Cr | Rs. -14.84 Cr | Rs. 1.36 Cr | + 109.16 % | + 103.51 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -20.73 Cr | Rs. -15.14 Cr | Rs. -0.31 Cr | + 97.95 % | + 98.5 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.65 | Rs. -0.57 | Rs. 0.05 | + 108.77 % | + 107.69 % |
In reviewing HT Media Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 5.21 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 4.86 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -3.55 % compared to the previous year, with a 1.16 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 103.51 % annually, and saw a 109.16 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 98.5 %, and experienced a 97.95 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 107.69 % annually, however rose by 108.77 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while HT Media 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.