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🔹 The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 0.77 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -20.31 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -83.69 %, Marginal decrease of -95.59% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited. Profit dropped by -30.6 % Year to Year, Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited’s profitability dropped by -64.15 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -30.56 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -64.15 % 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. 200.2 Cr | Rs. 253.17 Cr | Rs. 201.74 Cr | -20.31 % | + 0.77 % |
Expenses | Rs. 161.34 Cr | Rs. 199.82 Cr | Rs. 165.3 Cr | -17.28 % | + 2.45 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 38.86 Cr | Rs. 53.35 Cr | Rs. 36.44 Cr | -31.7 % | -6.23 % |
OPM % | 19.41 % | 21.07 % | 18.06 % | -3.01 % | -1.35 % |
Other Income | Rs. 9.26 Cr | Rs. 34.26 Cr | Rs. 1.51 Cr | -95.59 % | -83.69 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.15 Cr | Rs. 2.55 Cr | Rs. 2.86 Cr | + 12.16 % | + 148.7 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.57 Cr | Rs. 2.98 Cr | Rs. 3.43 Cr | + 15.1 % | + 33.46 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 44.4 Cr | Rs. 82.08 Cr | Rs. 31.66 Cr | -61.43 % | -28.69 % |
Tax % | 25 % | 21.45 % | 27.01 % | + 5.56 % | + 2.01 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 33.3 Cr | Rs. 64.47 Cr | Rs. 23.11 Cr | -64.15 % | -30.6 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.4 | Rs. 10.46 | Rs. 3.75 | -64.15 % | -30.56 % |
Today, we’re looking at Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 0.77 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -20.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -17.28 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 2.45 %. Operating profit, while down -6.23 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -31.7 %, 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 -1.35 %, but a shrinkage of -3.01 % sequentially. Other income fell by -95.59 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -83.69 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 12.16 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 148.7 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 15.1 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 33.46 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -28.69 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -61.43 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.01 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 5.56 %. Net profit fell by -30.6 % year-on-year but witnessed a -64.15 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -30.56 % but a quarterly fall of -64.15 %. In summary, Kewal Kiran Clothing 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. 200.2 Cr | Rs. 253.17 Cr | Rs. 201.74 Cr | -20.31 % | + 0.77 % |
Expenses | Rs. 161.34 Cr | Rs. 199.82 Cr | Rs. 165.3 Cr | -17.28 % | + 2.45 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 38.86 Cr | Rs. 53.35 Cr | Rs. 36.44 Cr | -31.7 % | -6.23 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 33.3 Cr | Rs. 64.47 Cr | Rs. 23.11 Cr | -64.15 % | -30.6 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.4 | Rs. 10.46 | Rs. 3.75 | -64.15 % | -30.56 % |
In reviewing Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 0.77 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -20.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 2.45 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -17.28 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -6.23 % annually, and saw a -31.7 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -30.6 %, and experienced a -64.15 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -30.56 % annually, however dipped by -64.15 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited 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.