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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 experienced a substantial growth of 10.59 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 15.59 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -6.7 %, Marginal decrease of -26.81% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for HT MEDIA LTD.. Profit dropped by -78.6 % Year to Year, HT MEDIA LTD.’s profitability dropped by -48.82 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -54.39 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -21.21 % 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. 442.9 Cr | Rs. 423.75 Cr | Rs. 489.8 Cr | + 15.59 % | + 10.59 % |
Expenses | Rs. 457.74 Cr | Rs. 446.55 Cr | Rs. 484.04 Cr | + 8.4 % | + 5.75 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -14.84 Cr | Rs. -22.8 Cr | Rs. 5.76 Cr | + 125.26 % | + 138.81 % |
OPM % | -3.35 % | -5.38 % | 1.18 % | + 6.56 % | + 4.53 % |
Other Income | Rs. 43.56 Cr | Rs. 55.53 Cr | Rs. 40.64 Cr | -26.81 % | -6.7 % |
Interest | Rs. 21.31 Cr | Rs. 17.79 Cr | Rs. 16.43 Cr | -7.64 % | -22.9 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 28.85 Cr | Rs. 24.33 Cr | Rs. 23.58 Cr | -3.08 % | -18.27 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -21.44 Cr | Rs. -9.39 Cr | Rs. 6.39 Cr | + 168.05 % | + 129.8 % |
Tax % | -29.3 % | -32.59 % | 150.7 % | + 183.29 % | + 180 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -15.14 Cr | Rs. -6.33 Cr | Rs. -3.24 Cr | + 48.82 % | + 78.6 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.57 | Rs. -0.33 | Rs. -0.26 | + 21.21 % | + 54.39 % |
Today, we’re looking at HT MEDIA LTD.’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 10.59 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 15.59 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 8.4 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.75 %. Operating profit, while up 138.81 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 125.26 %, 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 4.53 %, but an expansion of 6.56 % sequentially. Other income fell by -26.81 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -6.7 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -7.64 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -22.9 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.08 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -18.27 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 129.8 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 168.05 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 180 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 183.29 %. Net profit rose by 78.6 % year-on-year but experienced a 48.82 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 54.39 % but a quarterly rise of 21.21 %. 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. 442.9 Cr | Rs. 423.75 Cr | Rs. 489.8 Cr | + 15.59 % | + 10.59 % |
Expenses | Rs. 457.74 Cr | Rs. 446.55 Cr | Rs. 484.04 Cr | + 8.4 % | + 5.75 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -14.84 Cr | Rs. -22.8 Cr | Rs. 5.76 Cr | + 125.26 % | + 138.81 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -15.14 Cr | Rs. -6.33 Cr | Rs. -3.24 Cr | + 48.82 % | + 78.6 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.57 | Rs. -0.33 | Rs. -0.26 | + 21.21 % | + 54.39 % |
In reviewing HT MEDIA LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 10.59 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 15.59 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.75 % compared to the previous year, with a 8.4 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 138.81 % annually, and saw a 125.26 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 78.6 %, and experienced a 48.82 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 54.39 % annually, however rose by 21.21 % 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.