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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 11.58 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 23.13 %.
- 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 40.94 %. Marginal decrease of -70.05% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for KEC International Ltd.. Notable increase of 110.24 % in net profit Year to Year, KEC International Ltd.’s profitability increased by 56.65 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 109.96 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 56.5 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 5525.01 Cr | Rs. 5006.72 Cr | Rs. 6164.831 Cr | + 23.13 % | + 11.58 % |
Expenses | Rs. 5241.54 Cr | Rs. 4698.83 Cr | Rs. 5776.83 Cr | + 22.94 % | + 10.21 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 283.47 Cr | Rs. 307.89 Cr | Rs. 388 Cr | + 26.02 % | + 36.88 % |
OPM % | 5.13 % | 6.15 % | 6.29 % | + 0.14 % | + 1.16 % |
Other Income | Rs. 5.52 Cr | Rs. 25.98 Cr | Rs. 7.78 Cr | -70.05 % | + 40.94 % |
Interest | Rs. 161.61 Cr | Rs. 164.35 Cr | Rs. 154.25 Cr | -6.15 % | -4.55 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 41.5 Cr | Rs. 48.8 Cr | Rs. 48.25 Cr | -1.13 % | + 16.27 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 85.88 Cr | Rs. 120.72 Cr | Rs. 193.28 Cr | + 60.11 % | + 125.06 % |
Tax % | 15.95 % | 19.76 % | 21.49 % | + 1.73 % | + 5.54 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 72.18 Cr | Rs. 96.87 Cr | Rs. 151.74 Cr | + 56.64 % | + 110.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.81 | Rs. 3.77 | Rs. 5.9 | + 56.5 % | + 109.96 % |
Today, we’re looking at KEC International 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 11.58 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 23.13 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 22.94 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 10.21 %. Operating profit, while up 36.88 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 26.02 %, 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 1.16 %, but an expansion of 0.14 % sequentially. Other income fell by -70.05 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 40.94 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -6.15 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -4.55 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.13 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 16.27 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 125.06 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 60.11 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.54 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.73 %. Net profit rose by 110.22 % year-on-year but experienced a 56.64 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 109.96 % but a quarterly rise of 56.5 %. 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. 5525.01 Cr | Rs. 5006.72 Cr | Rs. 6164.831 Cr | + 23.13 % | + 11.58 % |
Expenses | Rs. 5241.54 Cr | Rs. 4698.83 Cr | Rs. 5776.83 Cr | + 22.94 % | + 10.21 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 283.47 Cr | Rs. 307.89 Cr | Rs. 388 Cr | + 26.02 % | + 36.88 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 72.18 Cr | Rs. 96.87 Cr | Rs. 151.74 Cr | + 56.64 % | + 110.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.81 | Rs. 3.77 | Rs. 5.9 | + 56.5 % | + 109.96 % |
In reviewing KEC International Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 11.58 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 23.13 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 10.21 % compared to the previous year, with a 22.94 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 36.88 % annually, and saw a 26.02 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 110.22 %, and experienced a 56.64 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 109.96 % annually, however rose by 56.5 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while KEC International 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.