Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 10.94 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.26 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -54.46 %, Marginal decrease of -10% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Jagran Prakashan Limited. Profit dropped by -74.11 % Year to Year, Jagran Prakashan Limited’s profitability dropped by -91.8 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 11.70 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -69.03 % 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. 459.385 Cr | Rs. 510.964 Cr | Rs. 509.643 Cr | -0.26 % | + 10.94 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 450.59 Cr | Rs. 406.21 Cr | Rs. 387.79 Cr | -4.53 % | -13.94 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 8.8 Cr | Rs. 104.75 Cr | Rs. 121.85 Cr | + 16.32 % | + 1284.66 % |
| OPM % | 1.92 % | 20.5 % | 23.91 % | + 3.41 % | + 21.99 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 52.75 Cr | Rs. 26.69 Cr | Rs. 24.02 Cr | -10 % | -54.46 % |
| Interest | Rs. 10.63 Cr | Rs. 6.26 Cr | Rs. 7.82 Cr | + 24.92 % | -26.43 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 25.71 Cr | Rs. 28.11 Cr | Rs. 125.65 Cr | + 346.99 % | + 388.72 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 25.21 Cr | Rs. 97.07 Cr | Rs. 12.4 Cr | -87.23 % | -50.81 % |
| Tax % | 7.6 % | 24.35 % | 51.81 % | + 27.46 % | + 44.21 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 23.28 Cr | Rs. 73.48 Cr | Rs. 6.03 Cr | -91.79 % | -74.1 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.94 | Rs. 3.39 | Rs. 1.05 | -69.03 % | + 11.7 % |
Today, we’re looking at Jagran Prakashan Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 10.94 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.26 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -4.53 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -13.94 %. Operating profit, while up 1284.66 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 16.32 %, 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 21.99 %, but an expansion of 3.41 % sequentially. Other income fell by -10 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -54.46 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 24.92 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -26.43 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 346.99 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 388.72 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -50.81 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -87.23 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 44.21 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 27.46 %. Net profit fell by -74.1 % year-on-year but witnessed a -91.79 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 11.7 % but a quarterly fall of -69.03 %. In summary, Jagran Prakashan 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. 459.385 Cr | Rs. 510.964 Cr | Rs. 509.643 Cr | -0.26 % | + 10.94 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 450.59 Cr | Rs. 406.21 Cr | Rs. 387.79 Cr | -4.53 % | -13.94 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 8.8 Cr | Rs. 104.75 Cr | Rs. 121.85 Cr | + 16.32 % | + 1284.66 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 23.28 Cr | Rs. 73.48 Cr | Rs. 6.03 Cr | -91.79 % | -74.1 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.94 | Rs. 3.39 | Rs. 1.05 | -69.03 % | + 11.7 % |
In reviewing Jagran Prakashan Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 10.94 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -0.26 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -13.94 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -4.53 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 1284.66 % annually, and saw a 16.32 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -74.1 %, and experienced a -91.79 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 11.7 % annually, however dipped by -69.03 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Jagran Prakashan 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.
