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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 4.47 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -7.74 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 10.53 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 600%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Krebs Biochemicals & Industries Ltd.. Profit dropped by -15.75 % Year to Year, Krebs Biochemicals & Industries Ltd.’s profitability increased by 17.48 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -11.40 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 17.75 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 11.461 Cr | Rs. 12.977 Cr | Rs. 11.973 Cr | -7.74 % | + 4.47 % |
Expenses | Rs. 16.08 Cr | Rs. 15.06 Cr | Rs. 15.09 Cr | + 0.2 % | -6.16 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -4.62 Cr | Rs. -2.08 Cr | Rs. -3.12 Cr | -50 % | + 32.47 % |
OPM % | -40.31 % | -16.03 % | -26.06 % | -10.03 % | + 14.25 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.19 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. 0.21 Cr | + 600 % | + 10.53 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.03 Cr | Rs. 1.19 Cr | Rs. 1.27 Cr | + 6.72 % | + 23.3 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.48 Cr | Rs. 1.73 Cr | Rs. 1.67 Cr | -3.47 % | + 12.84 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -6.94 Cr | Rs. -4.97 Cr | Rs. -5.85 Cr | -17.71 % | + 15.71 % |
Tax % | -0 % | -0 % | -0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -6.94 Cr | Rs. -4.98 Cr | Rs. -5.85 Cr | -17.47 % | + 15.71 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -3.07 | Rs. -2.31 | Rs. -2.72 | -17.75 % | + 11.4 % |
Today, we’re looking at Krebs Biochemicals & Industries Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 4.47 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -7.74 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 0.2 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -6.16 %. Operating profit, while up 32.47 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -50 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 14.25 %, but a shrinkage of -10.03 % sequentially. Other income rose by 600 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 10.53 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 6.72 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 23.3 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.47 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 12.84 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 15.71 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -17.71 %.
Net profit rose by 15.71 % year-on-year but witnessed a -17.47 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 11.4 % but a quarterly fall of -17.75 %. In summary, Krebs Biochemicals & Industries Ltd.’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. 11.461 Cr | Rs. 12.977 Cr | Rs. 11.973 Cr | -7.74 % | + 4.47 % |
Expenses | Rs. 16.08 Cr | Rs. 15.06 Cr | Rs. 15.09 Cr | + 0.2 % | -6.16 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -4.62 Cr | Rs. -2.08 Cr | Rs. -3.12 Cr | -50 % | + 32.47 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -6.94 Cr | Rs. -4.98 Cr | Rs. -5.85 Cr | -17.47 % | + 15.71 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -3.07 | Rs. -2.31 | Rs. -2.72 | -17.75 % | + 11.4 % |
In reviewing Krebs Biochemicals & Industries Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.47 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -7.74 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -6.16 % compared to the previous year, with a 0.2 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 32.47 % annually, and saw a -50 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 15.71 %, and experienced a -17.47 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 11.4 % annually, however dipped by -17.75 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Krebs Biochemicals & Industries Ltd. exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.