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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 20.75 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 41.16 %.
- 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 196.61 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 76.27%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. Profit dropped by -10.76 % Year to Year, Ion Exchange (India) Ltd’s profitability increased by 53.37 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -91.09 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 53.5 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 647.48 Cr | Rs. 553.85 Cr | Rs. 781.81 Cr | + 41.16 % | + 20.75 % |
Expenses | Rs. 541.11 Cr | Rs. 483.27 Cr | Rs. 689.61 Cr | + 42.7 % | + 27.44 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 106.37 Cr | Rs. 70.58 Cr | Rs. 92.2 Cr | + 30.63 % | -13.32 % |
OPM % | 16.43 % | 12.74 % | 11.79 % | -0.95 % | -4.64 % |
Other Income | Rs. 5.61 Cr | Rs. 9.44 Cr | Rs. 16.64 Cr | + 76.27 % | + 196.61 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.31 Cr | Rs. 3.22 Cr | Rs. 3.23 Cr | + 0.31 % | + 39.83 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 7.36 Cr | Rs. 9.62 Cr | Rs. 10.42 Cr | + 8.32 % | + 41.58 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 102.31 Cr | Rs. 67.18 Cr | Rs. 95.19 Cr | + 41.69 % | -6.96 % |
Tax % | 20.67 % | 29.96 % | 23.84 % | -6.12 % | + 3.17 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 81.19 Cr | Rs. 47.24 Cr | Rs. 72.45 Cr | + 53.37 % | -10.76 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 68.9 | Rs. 4 | Rs. 6.14 | + 53.5 % | -91.09 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ion Exchange (India) 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 20.75 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 41.16 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 42.7 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 27.44 %. Operating profit, while down -13.32 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 30.63 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -4.64 %, but a shrinkage of -0.95 % sequentially. Other income rose by 76.27 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 196.61 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0.31 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 39.83 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 8.32 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 41.58 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -6.96 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 41.69 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 3.17 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -6.12 %. Net profit fell by -10.76 % year-on-year but experienced a 53.37 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -91.09 % but a quarterly rise of 53.5 %. In summary, Ion Exchange (India) 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. 647.48 Cr | Rs. 553.85 Cr | Rs. 781.81 Cr | + 41.16 % | + 20.75 % |
Expenses | Rs. 541.11 Cr | Rs. 483.27 Cr | Rs. 689.61 Cr | + 42.7 % | + 27.44 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 106.37 Cr | Rs. 70.58 Cr | Rs. 92.2 Cr | + 30.63 % | -13.32 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 81.19 Cr | Rs. 47.24 Cr | Rs. 72.45 Cr | + 53.37 % | -10.76 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 68.9 | Rs. 4 | Rs. 6.14 | + 53.5 % | -91.09 % |
In reviewing Ion Exchange (India) Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 20.75 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 41.16 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 27.44 % compared to the previous year, with a 42.7 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -13.32 % annually, and saw a 30.63 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -10.76 %, and experienced a 53.37 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -91.09 % annually, however rose by 53.5 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ion Exchange (India) Ltd 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.