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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -32.68 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -34.38 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -66.51 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 64.55%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries Ltd.. Notable increase of 314.62 % in net profit Year to Year, Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -149.96 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 313.64 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -149.86 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 45.842 Cr | Rs. 47.027 Cr | Rs. 30.859 Cr | -34.38 % | -32.68 % |
Expenses | Rs. 55.27 Cr | Rs. 50.06 Cr | Rs. 32.25 Cr | -35.58 % | -41.65 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -9.43 Cr | Rs. -3.03 Cr | Rs. -1.39 Cr | + 54.13 % | + 85.26 % |
OPM % | -20.57 % | -6.44 % | -4.5 % | + 1.94 % | + 16.07 % |
Other Income | Rs. 13.17 Cr | Rs. 2.68 Cr | Rs. 4.41 Cr | + 64.55 % | -66.51 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.89 Cr | Rs. 1.18 Cr | Rs. 1.74 Cr | + 47.46 % | -55.27 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.56 Cr | Rs. 0.6 Cr | Rs. 0.61 Cr | + 1.67 % | + 8.93 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -0.71 Cr | Rs. -2.13 Cr | Rs. 0.67 Cr | + 131.46 % | + 194.37 % |
Tax % | -148.03 % | -32.99 % | 111.96 % | + 144.95 % | + 259.99 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.34 Cr | Rs. -2.84 Cr | Rs. 1.42 Cr | + 150 % | + 317.65 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.44 | Rs. -3.65 | Rs. 1.82 | + 149.86 % | + 313.64 % |
Today, we’re looking at Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -32.68 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -34.38 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -35.58 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -41.65 %. Operating profit, while up 85.26 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 54.13 %, 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 16.07 %, but an expansion of 1.94 % sequentially. Other income rose by 64.55 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -66.51 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 47.46 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -55.27 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.67 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 8.93 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 194.37 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 131.46 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 259.99 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 144.95 %. Net profit rose by 317.65 % year-on-year but experienced a 150 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 313.64 % but a quarterly rise of 149.86 %. In summary, Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries 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. 45.842 Cr | Rs. 47.027 Cr | Rs. 30.859 Cr | -34.38 % | -32.68 % |
Expenses | Rs. 55.27 Cr | Rs. 50.06 Cr | Rs. 32.25 Cr | -35.58 % | -41.65 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -9.43 Cr | Rs. -3.03 Cr | Rs. -1.39 Cr | + 54.13 % | + 85.26 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.34 Cr | Rs. -2.84 Cr | Rs. 1.42 Cr | + 150 % | + 317.65 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.44 | Rs. -3.65 | Rs. 1.82 | + 149.86 % | + 313.64 % |
In reviewing Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -32.68 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -34.38 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -41.65 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -35.58 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 85.26 % annually, and saw a 54.13 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 317.65 %, and experienced a 150 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 313.64 % annually, however rose by 149.86 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Kakatiya Cement Sugar & Industries 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.