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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 16.16 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -6.61 %.
- 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 29.26 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 22.63%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for KDDL Ltd. Notable increase of 63.73 % in net profit Year to Year, KDDL Ltd’s profitability dropped by -6.17 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 60.50 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -1.16 % 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. 299.24 Cr | Rs. 372.2 Cr | Rs. 347.61 Cr | -6.61 % | + 16.16 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 257.21 Cr | Rs. 306.46 Cr | Rs. 287.01 Cr | -6.35 % | + 11.59 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 42.03 Cr | Rs. 65.74 Cr | Rs. 60.6 Cr | -7.82 % | + 44.18 % |
| OPM % | 14.05 % | 17.66 % | 17.43 % | -0.23 % | + 3.38 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 7.21 Cr | Rs. 7.6 Cr | Rs. 9.32 Cr | + 22.63 % | + 29.26 % |
| Interest | Rs. 6.29 Cr | Rs. 6.39 Cr | Rs. 6.25 Cr | -2.19 % | -0.64 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 13.33 Cr | Rs. 16.58 Cr | Rs. 16.87 Cr | + 1.75 % | + 26.56 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 29.62 Cr | Rs. 50.37 Cr | Rs. 46.8 Cr | -7.09 % | + 58 % |
| Tax % | 28.73 % | 26.42 % | 25.89 % | -0.53 % | -2.84 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 21.26 Cr | Rs. 37.1 Cr | Rs. 34.81 Cr | -6.17 % | + 63.73 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 12.71 | Rs. 20.64 | Rs. 20.4 | -1.16 % | + 60.5 % |
Today, we’re looking at KDDL 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 16.16 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -6.61 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -6.35 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 11.59 %. Operating profit, while up 44.18 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -7.82 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 3.38 %, but a shrinkage of -0.23 % sequentially. Other income rose by 22.63 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 29.26 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -2.19 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -0.64 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.75 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 26.56 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 58 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -7.09 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -2.84 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.53 %. Net profit rose by 63.73 % year-on-year but witnessed a -6.17 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 60.5 % but a quarterly fall of -1.16 %. In summary, KDDL 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. 299.24 Cr | Rs. 372.2 Cr | Rs. 347.61 Cr | -6.61 % | + 16.16 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 257.21 Cr | Rs. 306.46 Cr | Rs. 287.01 Cr | -6.35 % | + 11.59 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 42.03 Cr | Rs. 65.74 Cr | Rs. 60.6 Cr | -7.82 % | + 44.18 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 21.26 Cr | Rs. 37.1 Cr | Rs. 34.81 Cr | -6.17 % | + 63.73 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 12.71 | Rs. 20.64 | Rs. 20.4 | -1.16 % | + 60.5 % |
In reviewing KDDL Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 16.16 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -6.61 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 11.59 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -6.35 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 44.18 % annually, and saw a -7.82 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 63.73 %, and experienced a -6.17 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 60.5 % annually, however dipped by -1.16 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while KDDL Ltd 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.
