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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -4.92 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 3.28 %.
- 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 120.75 %. Marginal decrease of -18.75% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Kriti Nutrients Ltd. Notable increase of 55.38 % in net profit Year to Year, Kriti Nutrients Ltd’s profitability dropped by -38.33 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 56.25 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -38.16 % 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. 181.178 Cr | Rs. 166.801 Cr | Rs. 172.273 Cr | + 3.28 % | -4.92 % |
Expenses | Rs. 171.94 Cr | Rs. 148.2 Cr | Rs. 159.47 Cr | + 7.6 % | -7.25 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.24 Cr | Rs. 18.6 Cr | Rs. 12.8 Cr | -31.18 % | + 38.53 % |
OPM % | 5.1 % | 11.15 % | 7.43 % | -3.72 % | + 2.33 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.53 Cr | Rs. 1.44 Cr | Rs. 1.17 Cr | -18.75 % | + 120.75 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.03 Cr | Rs. 0.16 Cr | Rs. 0.46 Cr | + 187.5 % | -55.34 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.99 Cr | Rs. 1.17 Cr | Rs. 1.26 Cr | + 7.69 % | + 27.27 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 7.75 Cr | Rs. 18.71 Cr | Rs. 12.25 Cr | -34.53 % | + 58.06 % |
Tax % | 27.32 % | 24.14 % | 28.57 % | + 4.43 % | + 1.25 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.63 Cr | Rs. 14.19 Cr | Rs. 8.75 Cr | -38.34 % | + 55.42 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.12 | Rs. 2.83 | Rs. 1.75 | -38.16 % | + 56.25 % |
Today, we’re looking at Kriti Nutrients Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -4.92 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 3.28 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.6 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -7.25 %. Operating profit, while up 38.53 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -31.18 %, 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 2.33 %, but a shrinkage of -3.72 % sequentially. Other income fell by -18.75 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 120.75 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 187.5 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -55.34 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 7.69 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 27.27 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 58.06 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -34.53 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.25 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.43 %. Net profit rose by 55.42 % year-on-year but witnessed a -38.34 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 56.25 % but a quarterly fall of -38.16 %. In summary, Kriti Nutrients 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. 181.178 Cr | Rs. 166.801 Cr | Rs. 172.273 Cr | + 3.28 % | -4.92 % |
Expenses | Rs. 171.94 Cr | Rs. 148.2 Cr | Rs. 159.47 Cr | + 7.6 % | -7.25 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.24 Cr | Rs. 18.6 Cr | Rs. 12.8 Cr | -31.18 % | + 38.53 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.63 Cr | Rs. 14.19 Cr | Rs. 8.75 Cr | -38.34 % | + 55.42 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.12 | Rs. 2.83 | Rs. 1.75 | -38.16 % | + 56.25 % |
In reviewing Kriti Nutrients Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -4.92 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 3.28 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -7.25 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.6 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 38.53 % annually, and saw a -31.18 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 55.42 %, and experienced a -38.34 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 56.25 % annually, however dipped by -38.16 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Kriti Nutrients 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.