Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 4.54 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -19.57 %.
- 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 65.91 %. Marginal decrease of -60.84% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for K.C.P. LTD. Notable increase of 50.04 % in net profit Year to Year, K.C.P. LTD’s profitability dropped by -11.8 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 73.79 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -20.77 % 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. 597.883 Cr | Rs. 777.12 Cr | Rs. 625.027 Cr | -19.57 % | + 4.54 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 510.51 Cr | Rs. 678.27 Cr | Rs. 510.85 Cr | -24.68 % | + 0.07 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 87.37 Cr | Rs. 98.85 Cr | Rs. 114.18 Cr | + 15.51 % | + 30.69 % |
| OPM % | 14.61 % | 12.72 % | 18.27 % | + 5.55 % | + 3.66 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 8.77 Cr | Rs. 37.16 Cr | Rs. 14.55 Cr | -60.84 % | + 65.91 % |
| Interest | Rs. 8.91 Cr | Rs. 8.19 Cr | Rs. 6.91 Cr | -15.63 % | -22.45 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 22.21 Cr | Rs. 22.64 Cr | Rs. 21.94 Cr | -3.09 % | -1.22 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 65.02 Cr | Rs. 105.18 Cr | Rs. 99.88 Cr | -5.04 % | + 53.61 % |
| Tax % | 13.68 % | 8.29 % | 15.74 % | + 7.45 % | + 2.06 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 56.32 Cr | Rs. 95.81 Cr | Rs. 84.51 Cr | -11.79 % | + 50.05 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.48 | Rs. 5.44 | Rs. 4.31 | -20.77 % | + 73.79 % |
Today, we’re looking at K.C.P. 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 4.54 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -19.57 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -24.68 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.07 %. Operating profit, while up 30.69 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 15.51 %, 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 3.66 %, but an expansion of 5.55 % sequentially. Other income fell by -60.84 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 65.91 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -15.63 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -22.45 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.09 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -1.22 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 53.61 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -5.04 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.06 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.45 %. Net profit rose by 50.05 % year-on-year but witnessed a -11.79 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 73.79 % but a quarterly fall of -20.77 %. In summary, K.C.P. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 597.883 Cr | Rs. 777.12 Cr | Rs. 625.027 Cr | -19.57 % | + 4.54 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 510.51 Cr | Rs. 678.27 Cr | Rs. 510.85 Cr | -24.68 % | + 0.07 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 87.37 Cr | Rs. 98.85 Cr | Rs. 114.18 Cr | + 15.51 % | + 30.69 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 56.32 Cr | Rs. 95.81 Cr | Rs. 84.51 Cr | -11.79 % | + 50.05 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.48 | Rs. 5.44 | Rs. 4.31 | -20.77 % | + 73.79 % |
In reviewing K.C.P. LTD’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.54 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -19.57 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.07 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -24.68 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 30.69 % annually, and saw a 15.51 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 50.05 %, and experienced a -11.79 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 73.79 % annually, however dipped by -20.77 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while K.C.P. 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.
