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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’s sales declined by -6.14 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -7.04 %. 🔹 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 76.51 %. Marginal decrease of -9.9% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited. Profit dropped by -14.3 % Year to Year, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited’s profitability dropped by -25.43 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -14.14 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -25.33 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 685.27 Cr | Rs. 691.92 Cr | Rs. 643.22 Cr | -7.04 % | -6.14 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 526.32 Cr | Rs. 521.47 Cr | Rs. 515.04 Cr | -1.23 % | -2.14 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 158.95 Cr | Rs. 170.45 Cr | Rs. 128.18 Cr | -24.8 % | -19.36 % |
| OPM % | 23.2 % | 24.63 % | 19.93 % | -4.7 % | -3.27 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 9.75 Cr | Rs. 19.1 Cr | Rs. 17.21 Cr | -9.9 % | + 76.51 % |
| Interest | Rs. 8.4 Cr | Rs. 5.75 Cr | Rs. 8.23 Cr | + 43.13 % | -2.02 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 14.72 Cr | Rs. 13.49 Cr | Rs. 13.69 Cr | + 1.48 % | -7 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 145.58 Cr | Rs. 170.31 Cr | Rs. 123.47 Cr | -27.5 % | -15.19 % |
| Tax % | 25.16 % | 26.48 % | 24.38 % | -2.1 % | -0.78 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 108.95 Cr | Rs. 125.21 Cr | Rs. 93.37 Cr | -25.43 % | -14.3 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 20.15 | Rs. 23.17 | Rs. 17.3 | -25.33 % | -14.14 % |
Today, we’re looking at Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -6.14 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -7.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -1.23 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -2.14 %. Operating profit, while down -19.36 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -24.8 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -3.27 %, but a shrinkage of -4.7 % sequentially. Other income fell by -9.9 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 76.51 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 43.13 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -2.02 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.48 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -7 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -15.19 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -27.5 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.78 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -2.1 %. Net profit fell by -14.3 % year-on-year but witnessed a -25.43 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -14.14 % but a quarterly fall of -25.33 %. In summary, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 685.27 Cr | Rs. 691.92 Cr | Rs. 643.22 Cr | -7.04 % | -6.14 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 526.32 Cr | Rs. 521.47 Cr | Rs. 515.04 Cr | -1.23 % | -2.14 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 158.95 Cr | Rs. 170.45 Cr | Rs. 128.18 Cr | -24.8 % | -19.36 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 108.95 Cr | Rs. 125.21 Cr | Rs. 93.37 Cr | -25.43 % | -14.3 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 20.15 | Rs. 23.17 | Rs. 17.3 | -25.33 % | -14.14 % |
In reviewing Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -6.14 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -7.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -2.14 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -1.23 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -19.36 % annually, and saw a -24.8 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -14.3 %, and experienced a -25.43 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -14.14 % annually, however dipped by -25.33 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
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