Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 9.26 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -8.61 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -9.3 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 34.48%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for KMC Speciality Hospitals India Limited. Profit dropped by -2.36 % Year to Year, KMC Speciality Hospitals India Limited’s profitability dropped by -25.31 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -4.44 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -25.86 % 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. 41.085 Cr | Rs. 49.121 Cr | Rs. 44.891 Cr | -8.61 % | + 9.26 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 29.81 Cr | Rs. 34.72 Cr | Rs. 33.1 Cr | -4.67 % | + 11.04 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 11.28 Cr | Rs. 14.4 Cr | Rs. 11.79 Cr | -18.13 % | + 4.52 % |
| OPM % | 27.46 % | 29.32 % | 26.26 % | -3.06 % | -1.2 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.86 Cr | Rs. 0.58 Cr | Rs. 0.78 Cr | + 34.48 % | -9.3 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.32 Cr | Rs. 0.24 Cr | Rs. 0.5 Cr | + 108.33 % | + 56.25 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 2.09 Cr | Rs. 2.25 Cr | Rs. 2.64 Cr | + 17.33 % | + 26.32 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 9.73 Cr | Rs. 12.49 Cr | Rs. 9.43 Cr | -24.5 % | -3.08 % |
| Tax % | 25.34 % | 24.03 % | 24.81 % | + 0.78 % | -0.53 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 7.26 Cr | Rs. 9.49 Cr | Rs. 7.09 Cr | -25.29 % | -2.34 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.45 | Rs. 0.58 | Rs. 0.43 | -25.86 % | -4.44 % |
Today, we’re looking at KMC Speciality Hospitals India Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 9.26 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -8.61 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -4.67 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 11.04 %. Operating profit, while up 4.52 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -18.13 %, 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 -1.2 %, but a shrinkage of -3.06 % sequentially. Other income rose by 34.48 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -9.3 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 108.33 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 56.25 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 17.33 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 26.32 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -3.08 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -24.5 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.53 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.78 %. Net profit fell by -2.34 % year-on-year but witnessed a -25.29 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -4.44 % but a quarterly fall of -25.86 %. In summary, KMC Speciality Hospitals India 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. 41.085 Cr | Rs. 49.121 Cr | Rs. 44.891 Cr | -8.61 % | + 9.26 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 29.81 Cr | Rs. 34.72 Cr | Rs. 33.1 Cr | -4.67 % | + 11.04 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 11.28 Cr | Rs. 14.4 Cr | Rs. 11.79 Cr | -18.13 % | + 4.52 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 7.26 Cr | Rs. 9.49 Cr | Rs. 7.09 Cr | -25.29 % | -2.34 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.45 | Rs. 0.58 | Rs. 0.43 | -25.86 % | -4.44 % |
In reviewing KMC Speciality Hospitals India Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 9.26 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -8.61 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 11.04 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -4.67 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 4.52 % annually, and saw a -18.13 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -2.34 %, and experienced a -25.29 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -4.44 % annually, however dipped by -25.86 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while KMC Speciality Hospitals India 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.
