Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -0.67 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 1.23 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -48.7 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 1480%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Kemp & Company Limited. Profit dropped by -77.4 % Year to Year, Kemp & Company Limited’s profitability dropped by -237.27 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -77.46 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -236.91 % 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. 0.746 Cr | Rs. 0.732 Cr | Rs. 0.741 Cr | + 1.23 % | -0.67 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1.06 Cr | Rs. 1.05 Cr | Rs. 1.19 Cr | + 13.33 % | + 12.26 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. -0.31 Cr | Rs. -0.32 Cr | Rs. -0.45 Cr | -40.63 % | -45.16 % |
| OPM % | -41.55 % | -43.72 % | -60.73 % | -17.01 % | -19.18 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 1.54 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.79 Cr | + 1480 % | -48.7 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | -50 % | -80 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 1.18 Cr | Rs. -0.29 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | + 213.79 % | -72.03 % |
| Tax % | 16.14 % | -44.67 % | 34.03 % | + 78.7 % | + 17.89 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.98 Cr | Rs. -0.16 Cr | Rs. 0.22 Cr | + 237.5 % | -77.55 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 9.05 | Rs. -1.49 | Rs. 2.04 | + 236.91 % | -77.46 % |
Today, we’re looking at Kemp & Company Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -0.67 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 1.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 13.33 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 12.26 %. Operating profit, while down -45.16 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -40.63 %, 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 -19.18 %, but a shrinkage of -17.01 % sequentially. Other income rose by 1480 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -48.7 %. Depreciation costs fell by -50 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -80 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -72.03 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 213.79 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 17.89 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 78.7 %. Net profit fell by -77.55 % year-on-year but experienced a 237.5 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -77.46 % but a quarterly rise of 236.91 %. In summary, Kemp & Company Limited’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. 0.746 Cr | Rs. 0.732 Cr | Rs. 0.741 Cr | + 1.23 % | -0.67 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1.06 Cr | Rs. 1.05 Cr | Rs. 1.19 Cr | + 13.33 % | + 12.26 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. -0.31 Cr | Rs. -0.32 Cr | Rs. -0.45 Cr | -40.63 % | -45.16 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.98 Cr | Rs. -0.16 Cr | Rs. 0.22 Cr | + 237.5 % | -77.55 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 9.05 | Rs. -1.49 | Rs. 2.04 | + 236.91 % | -77.46 % |
In reviewing Kemp & Company Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -0.67 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 1.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 12.26 % compared to the previous year, with a 13.33 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -45.16 % annually, and saw a -40.63 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -77.55 %, and experienced a 237.5 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -77.46 % annually, however rose by 236.91 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Kemp & Company Limited faces strong annual decline 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.
