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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -15.17 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -9.04 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -19.22 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 149.2%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for KRBL Limited. Profit dropped by -55.53 % Year to Year, KRBL Limited’s profitability dropped by -24.12 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -54.29 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -24.1 % 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. 1413.65 Cr | Rs. 1318.3 Cr | Rs. 1199.18 Cr | -9.04 % | -15.17 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1162.15 Cr | Rs. 1139.88 Cr | Rs. 1081.95 Cr | -5.08 % | -6.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 251.5 Cr | Rs. 178.42 Cr | Rs. 117.23 Cr | -34.3 % | -53.39 % |
OPM % | 17.79 % | 13.53 % | 9.78 % | -3.75 % | -8.01 % |
Other Income | Rs. 26.9 Cr | Rs. 8.72 Cr | Rs. 21.73 Cr | + 149.2 % | -19.22 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.47 Cr | Rs. 14.32 Cr | Rs. 4.76 Cr | -66.76 % | + 223.81 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 19.57 Cr | Rs. 19.89 Cr | Rs. 20.18 Cr | + 1.46 % | + 3.12 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 257.36 Cr | Rs. 152.93 Cr | Rs. 114.02 Cr | -25.44 % | -55.7 % |
Tax % | 24.37 % | 25.4 % | 24.08 % | -1.32 % | -0.29 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 194.65 Cr | Rs. 114.08 Cr | Rs. 86.56 Cr | -24.12 % | -55.53 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.27 | Rs. 4.98 | Rs. 3.78 | -24.1 % | -54.29 % |
Today, we’re looking at KRBL 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 -15.17 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -9.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -5.08 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -6.9 %. Operating profit, while down -53.39 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -34.3 %, 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 -8.01 %, but a shrinkage of -3.75 % sequentially. Other income rose by 149.2 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -19.22 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -66.76 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 223.81 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.46 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 3.12 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -55.7 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -25.44 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.29 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.32 %. Net profit fell by -55.53 % year-on-year but witnessed a -24.12 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -54.29 % but a quarterly fall of -24.1 %. In summary, KRBL 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. 1413.65 Cr | Rs. 1318.3 Cr | Rs. 1199.18 Cr | -9.04 % | -15.17 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1162.15 Cr | Rs. 1139.88 Cr | Rs. 1081.95 Cr | -5.08 % | -6.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 251.5 Cr | Rs. 178.42 Cr | Rs. 117.23 Cr | -34.3 % | -53.39 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 194.65 Cr | Rs. 114.08 Cr | Rs. 86.56 Cr | -24.12 % | -55.53 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.27 | Rs. 4.98 | Rs. 3.78 | -24.1 % | -54.29 % |
In reviewing KRBL Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -15.17 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -9.04 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -6.9 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -5.08 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -53.39 % annually, and saw a -34.3 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -55.53 %, and experienced a -24.12 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -54.29 % annually, however dipped by -24.1 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while KRBL 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.