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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 3.01 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -8.26 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -79.81 %, Marginal decrease of -69.12% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for KRBL Limited. Profit dropped by -3.31 % Year to Year, KRBL Limited’s profitability dropped by -14.76 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -0.60 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -14.87 % 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. 1279.73 Cr | Rs. 1437.03 Cr | Rs. 1318.3 Cr | -8.26 % | + 3.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1135.87 Cr | Rs. 1259.18 Cr | Rs. 1139.88 Cr | -9.47 % | + 0.35 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 143.86 Cr | Rs. 177.85 Cr | Rs. 178.42 Cr | + 0.32 % | + 24.02 % |
OPM % | 11.24 % | 12.38 % | 13.53 % | + 1.15 % | + 2.29 % |
Other Income | Rs. 43.2 Cr | Rs. 28.24 Cr | Rs. 8.72 Cr | -69.12 % | -79.81 % |
Interest | Rs. 7.82 Cr | Rs. 7.48 Cr | Rs. 14.32 Cr | + 91.44 % | + 83.12 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 19.33 Cr | Rs. 19.97 Cr | Rs. 19.89 Cr | -0.4 % | + 2.9 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 159.91 Cr | Rs. 178.64 Cr | Rs. 152.93 Cr | -14.39 % | -4.36 % |
Tax % | 26.22 % | 25.08 % | 25.4 % | + 0.32 % | -0.82 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 117.98 Cr | Rs. 133.84 Cr | Rs. 114.08 Cr | -14.76 % | -3.31 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.01 | Rs. 5.85 | Rs. 4.98 | -14.87 % | -0.6 % |
Today, we’re looking at KRBL 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 3.01 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -8.26 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -9.47 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.35 %. Operating profit, while up 24.02 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.32 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 2.29 %, but an expansion of 1.15 % sequentially. Other income fell by -69.12 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -79.81 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 91.44 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 83.12 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.4 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.9 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -4.36 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -14.39 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.82 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.32 %. Net profit fell by -3.31 % year-on-year but witnessed a -14.76 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -0.6 % but a quarterly fall of -14.87 %. 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. 1279.73 Cr | Rs. 1437.03 Cr | Rs. 1318.3 Cr | -8.26 % | + 3.01 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1135.87 Cr | Rs. 1259.18 Cr | Rs. 1139.88 Cr | -9.47 % | + 0.35 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 143.86 Cr | Rs. 177.85 Cr | Rs. 178.42 Cr | + 0.32 % | + 24.02 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 117.98 Cr | Rs. 133.84 Cr | Rs. 114.08 Cr | -14.76 % | -3.31 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.01 | Rs. 5.85 | Rs. 4.98 | -14.87 % | -0.6 % |
In reviewing KRBL Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 3.01 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -8.26 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.35 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -9.47 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 24.02 % annually, and saw a 0.32 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -3.31 %, and experienced a -14.76 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -0.6 % annually, however dipped by -14.87 % 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.