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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -24.25 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -10.6 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -35 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 25.81%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Keerthi Industries Ltd. Notable increase of 143.28 % in net profit Year to Year, Keerthi Industries Ltd’s profitability increased by 329.28 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 140.73 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 359.23 % 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. 66.317 Cr | Rs. 56.19 Cr | Rs. 50.233 Cr | -10.6 % | -24.25 % |
Expenses | Rs. 68.07 Cr | Rs. 53.38 Cr | Rs. 55.32 Cr | + 3.63 % | -18.73 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -1.75 Cr | Rs. 2.81 Cr | Rs. -5.09 Cr | -281.14 % | -190.86 % |
OPM % | -2.64 % | 5 % | -10.13 % | -15.13 % | -7.49 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.6 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | Rs. 0.39 Cr | + 25.81 % | -35 % |
Interest | Rs. 1 Cr | Rs. 1.58 Cr | Rs. 1.55 Cr | -1.9 % | + 55 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.44 Cr | Rs. 3.05 Cr | Rs. 3.02 Cr | -0.98 % | + 23.77 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -4.59 Cr | Rs. -1.51 Cr | Rs. -9.27 Cr | -513.91 % | -101.96 % |
Tax % | -61.92 % | -30.45 % | -51.55 % | -21.1 % | + 10.37 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.84 Cr | Rs. -1.05 Cr | Rs. -4.49 Cr | -327.62 % | -144.02 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -2.48 | Rs. -1.3 | Rs. -5.97 | -359.23 % | -140.73 % |
Today, we’re looking at Keerthi 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 -24.25 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -10.6 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.63 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -18.73 %. Operating profit, while down -190.86 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -281.14 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -7.49 %, but a shrinkage of -15.13 % sequentially. Other income rose by 25.81 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -35 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -1.9 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 55 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.98 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 23.77 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -101.96 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -513.91 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 10.37 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -21.1 %. Net profit fell by -144.02 % year-on-year but witnessed a -327.62 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -140.73 % but a quarterly fall of -359.23 %. In summary, Keerthi 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. 66.317 Cr | Rs. 56.19 Cr | Rs. 50.233 Cr | -10.6 % | -24.25 % |
Expenses | Rs. 68.07 Cr | Rs. 53.38 Cr | Rs. 55.32 Cr | + 3.63 % | -18.73 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -1.75 Cr | Rs. 2.81 Cr | Rs. -5.09 Cr | -281.14 % | -190.86 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.84 Cr | Rs. -1.05 Cr | Rs. -4.49 Cr | -327.62 % | -144.02 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -2.48 | Rs. -1.3 | Rs. -5.97 | -359.23 % | -140.73 % |
In reviewing Keerthi Industries Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -24.25 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -10.6 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -18.73 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.63 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -190.86 % annually, and saw a -281.14 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -144.02 %, and experienced a -327.62 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -140.73 % annually, however dipped by -359.23 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Keerthi Industries Ltd faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.