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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -12.01 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -18.13 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -28.59 %, Marginal decrease of -74.9% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Kesoram Industries Limited. Notable increase of 91.18 % in net profit Year to Year, Kesoram Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -74.63 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 92.31 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -74.59 % 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. 998.87 Cr | Rs. 1073.56 Cr | Rs. 878.91 Cr | -18.13 % | -12.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 894.29 Cr | Rs. 997.25 Cr | Rs. 808.67 Cr | -18.91 % | -9.57 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 104.58 Cr | Rs. 76.31 Cr | Rs. 70.24 Cr | -7.95 % | -32.84 % |
OPM % | 10.47 % | 7.11 % | 7.99 % | + 0.88 % | -2.48 % |
Other Income | Rs. 7.17 Cr | Rs. 20.4 Cr | Rs. 5.12 Cr | -74.9 % | -28.59 % |
Interest | Rs. 115.72 Cr | Rs. 123.88 Cr | Rs. 77.17 Cr | -37.71 % | -33.31 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 31.26 Cr | Rs. 40.01 Cr | Rs. 39.76 Cr | -0.62 % | + 27.19 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -35.23 Cr | Rs. -67.18 Cr | Rs. -41.57 Cr | + 38.12 % | -18 % |
Tax % | -7.92 % | -109.26 % | -49.19 % | + 60.07 % | -41.27 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -32.44 Cr | Rs. -244.42 Cr | Rs. -62.02 Cr | + 74.63 % | -91.18 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.04 | Rs. -7.87 | Rs. -2 | + 74.59 % | -92.31 % |
Today, we’re looking at Kesoram Industries Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -12.01 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -18.13 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -18.91 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -9.57 %. Operating profit, while down -32.84 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -7.95 %, 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 -2.48 %, but an expansion of 0.88 % sequentially. Other income fell by -74.9 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -28.59 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -37.71 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -33.31 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.62 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 27.19 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -18 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 38.12 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -41.27 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 60.07 %. Net profit fell by -91.18 % year-on-year but experienced a 74.63 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -92.31 % but a quarterly rise of 74.59 %. In summary, Kesoram Industries 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 998.87 Cr | Rs. 1073.56 Cr | Rs. 878.91 Cr | -18.13 % | -12.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 894.29 Cr | Rs. 997.25 Cr | Rs. 808.67 Cr | -18.91 % | -9.57 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 104.58 Cr | Rs. 76.31 Cr | Rs. 70.24 Cr | -7.95 % | -32.84 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -32.44 Cr | Rs. -244.42 Cr | Rs. -62.02 Cr | + 74.63 % | -91.18 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.04 | Rs. -7.87 | Rs. -2 | + 74.59 % | -92.31 % |
In reviewing Kesoram Industries Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -12.01 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -18.13 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -9.57 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -18.91 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -32.84 % annually, and saw a -7.95 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -91.18 %, and experienced a 74.63 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -92.31 % annually, however rose by 74.59 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Kesoram Industries 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.