Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 39.62% in the past year Substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 151.33%.
- 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 273.21%Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 1521.31%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for K.P. Energy Limited. Notable increase of 60.80% in net profit Year to YearK.P. Energy Limited’s profitability increased by 168.98% in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -46.25% Year to Year.EPS decreased by -10.34%. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 148.448 Cr | Rs. 82.465 Cr | Rs. 207.262 Cr | + 151.33% | + 39.62% |
| Expenses | Rs. 125.45 Cr | Rs. 64.99 Cr | Rs. 176.71 Cr | + 171.9% | + 40.86% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 23 Cr | Rs. 17.48 Cr | Rs. 30.55 Cr | + 74.77% | + 32.83% |
| OPM % | 15.49 % | 21.2 % | 14.74 % | -6.46% | -0.75% |
| Other Income | Rs. 2.65 Cr | Rs. 0.61 Cr | Rs. 9.89 Cr | + 1521.31% | + 273.21% |
| Interest | Rs. 1.79 Cr | Rs. 3.49 Cr | Rs. 4.36 Cr | + 24.93% | + 143.58% |
| Depreciation | Rs. 1.32 Cr | Rs. 2.13 Cr | Rs. 2.22 Cr | + 4.23% | + 68.18% |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 22.54 Cr | Rs. 12.47 Cr | Rs. 33.86 Cr | + 171.53% | + 50.22% |
| Tax % | 30.4 % | 25.28 % | 26.28 % | + 1% | -4.12% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 15.48 Cr | Rs. 9.26 Cr | Rs. 24.9 Cr | + 168.9% | + 60.85% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.94 | Rs. 4.16 | Rs. 3.73 | -10.34% | -46.25% |
Today, we’re looking at K.P. Energy 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 39.62%. However, it did see a marginal increase of 151.33% from the previous quarter.Expenses ticked up slightly by 171.9% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 40.86%. Operating profit, while up 32.83% compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 74.77%, 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 -0.75%, but a shrinkage of -6.46% sequentially. Other income rose by 1521.31% compared to the last quarter,despite an annual growth of 273.21%. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 24.93% from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 143.58%. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.23% quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 68.18%. Profit before tax grew annually by 50.22% but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 171.53%.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4.12% compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1%. Net profit rose by 60.85% year-on-year but experienced a 168.9% expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -46.25% but a quarterly fall of -10.34%. In summary, K.P. Energy 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. 148.448 Cr | Rs. 82.465 Cr | Rs. 207.262 Cr | + 151.33% | + 39.62% |
| Expenses | Rs. 125.45 Cr | Rs. 64.99 Cr | Rs. 176.71 Cr | + 171.9% | + 40.86% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 23 Cr | Rs. 17.48 Cr | Rs. 30.55 Cr | + 74.77% | + 32.83% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 15.48 Cr | Rs. 9.26 Cr | Rs. 24.9 Cr | + 168.9% | + 60.85% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.94 | Rs. 4.16 | Rs. 3.73 | -10.34% | -46.25% |
In reviewing K.P. Energy Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.62% year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 151.33% from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 40.86% compared to the previous year, with a 171.9% increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 32.83% annually, and saw a 74.77% increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 60.85%, and experienced a 168.9% increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -46.25% annually, however dipped by -10.34% compared to the last quarter. In essence, while K.P. Energy Limited 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.
