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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -0.3 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.26 %.
- 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 8.4 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 11.43%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA LIMITED. Profit dropped by -19.49 % Year to Year, INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -13.58 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -20.21 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -13.67 % 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. 615.496 Cr | Rs. 634.346 Cr | Rs. 613.667 Cr | -3.26 % | -0.3 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 478.9 Cr | Rs. 503.42 Cr | Rs. 477.22 Cr | -5.2 % | -0.35 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 136.6 Cr | Rs. 130.93 Cr | Rs. 136.45 Cr | + 4.22 % | -0.11 % |
| OPM % | 22.19 % | 20.64 % | 22.24 % | + 1.6 % | + 0.05 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 20.23 Cr | Rs. 19.68 Cr | Rs. 21.93 Cr | + 11.43 % | + 8.4 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.21 Cr | Rs. 0.65 Cr | Rs. 0.7 Cr | + 7.69 % | + 233.33 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 32.93 Cr | Rs. 34.25 Cr | Rs. 35.27 Cr | + 2.98 % | + 7.11 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 123.69 Cr | Rs. 115.71 Cr | Rs. 122.41 Cr | + 5.79 % | -1.03 % |
| Tax % | 28.36 % | 26.6 % | 41.76 % | + 15.16 % | + 13.4 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 91.11 Cr | Rs. 84.88 Cr | Rs. 73.35 Cr | -13.58 % | -19.49 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.73 | Rs. 6.22 | Rs. 5.37 | -13.67 % | -20.21 % |
Today, we’re looking at INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -0.3 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.26 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -5.2 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -0.35 %. Operating profit, while down -0.11 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.22 %, 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 0.05 %, but an expansion of 1.6 % sequentially. Other income rose by 11.43 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 8.4 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 7.69 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 233.33 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.98 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.11 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -1.03 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 5.79 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 13.4 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 15.16 %. Net profit fell by -19.49 % year-on-year but witnessed a -13.58 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -20.21 % but a quarterly fall of -13.67 %. In summary, INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA 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. 615.496 Cr | Rs. 634.346 Cr | Rs. 613.667 Cr | -3.26 % | -0.3 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 478.9 Cr | Rs. 503.42 Cr | Rs. 477.22 Cr | -5.2 % | -0.35 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 136.6 Cr | Rs. 130.93 Cr | Rs. 136.45 Cr | + 4.22 % | -0.11 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 91.11 Cr | Rs. 84.88 Cr | Rs. 73.35 Cr | -13.58 % | -19.49 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.73 | Rs. 6.22 | Rs. 5.37 | -13.67 % | -20.21 % |
In reviewing INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -0.3 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -3.26 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -0.35 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -5.2 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -0.11 % annually, and saw a 4.22 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -19.49 %, and experienced a -13.58 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -20.21 % annually, however dipped by -13.67 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA LIMITED 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.
