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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 6.32 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -26.81 %.
- 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 1426.73 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 454.01%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for KEC International Ltd.. Notable increase of 106.92 % in net profit Year to Year, KEC International Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -42.28 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 106.67 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -42.2 % 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. 4243.59 Cr | Rs. 6164.831 Cr | Rs. 4511.89 Cr | -26.81 % | + 6.32 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3999.23 Cr | Rs. 5776.83 Cr | Rs. 4241.52 Cr | -26.58 % | + 6.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 244.36 Cr | Rs. 388 Cr | Rs. 270.37 Cr | -30.32 % | + 10.64 % |
OPM % | 5.76 % | 6.29 % | 5.99 % | -0.3 % | + 0.23 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.825 Cr | Rs. 7.785 Cr | Rs. 43.13 Cr | + 454.01 % | + 1426.73 % |
Interest | Rs. 158.7 Cr | Rs. 154.25 Cr | Rs. 154.95 Cr | + 0.45 % | -2.36 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 41.79 Cr | Rs. 48.25 Cr | Rs. 46.51 Cr | -3.61 % | + 11.29 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 46.7 Cr | Rs. 193.29 Cr | Rs. 112.04 Cr | -42.04 % | + 139.91 % |
Tax % | 9.36 % | 21.49 % | 21.83 % | + 0.34 % | + 12.47 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 42.33 Cr | Rs. 151.74 Cr | Rs. 87.58 Cr | -42.28 % | + 106.9 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.65 | Rs. 5.9 | Rs. 3.41 | -42.2 % | + 106.67 % |
Today, we’re looking at KEC International Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 6.32 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -26.81 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -26.58 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 6.06 %. Operating profit, while up 10.64 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -30.32 %, 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 0.23 %, but a shrinkage of -0.3 % sequentially. Other income rose by 454.01 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 1426.73 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0.45 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -2.36 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.61 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 11.29 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 139.91 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -42.04 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 12.47 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.34 %. Net profit rose by 106.9 % year-on-year but witnessed a -42.28 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 106.67 % but a quarterly fall of -42.2 %. In summary, KEC International 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. 4243.59 Cr | Rs. 6164.831 Cr | Rs. 4511.89 Cr | -26.81 % | + 6.32 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3999.23 Cr | Rs. 5776.83 Cr | Rs. 4241.52 Cr | -26.58 % | + 6.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 244.36 Cr | Rs. 388 Cr | Rs. 270.37 Cr | -30.32 % | + 10.64 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 42.33 Cr | Rs. 151.74 Cr | Rs. 87.58 Cr | -42.28 % | + 106.9 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.65 | Rs. 5.9 | Rs. 3.41 | -42.2 % | + 106.67 % |
In reviewing KEC International Ltd.’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 6.32 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -26.81 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 6.06 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -26.58 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 10.64 % annually, and saw a -30.32 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 106.9 %, and experienced a -42.28 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 106.67 % annually, however dipped by -42.2 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while KEC International 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.