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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 experienced a substantial growth of 9.25 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 18.71 %.
- 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 17.28 %. Marginal decrease of -9.52% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Ksb Limited. Notable increase of 8.44 % in net profit Year to Year, Ksb Limited’s profitability increased by 52.69 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -78.33 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -69.5 % 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. 591.3 Cr | Rs. 544.2 Cr | Rs. 646 Cr | + 18.71 % | + 9.25 % |
Expenses | Rs. 506.1 Cr | Rs. 483.3 Cr | Rs. 555.4 Cr | + 14.92 % | + 9.74 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 85.2 Cr | Rs. 60.9 Cr | Rs. 90.6 Cr | + 48.77 % | + 6.34 % |
OPM % | 14.41 % | 11.19 % | 14.02 % | + 2.83 % | -0.39 % |
Other Income | Rs. 8.1 Cr | Rs. 10.5 Cr | Rs. 9.5 Cr | -9.52 % | + 17.28 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.9 Cr | Rs. 0.9 Cr | Rs. 0.8 Cr | -11.11 % | -11.11 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 12 Cr | Rs. 12.9 Cr | Rs. 13.3 Cr | + 3.1 % | + 10.83 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 80.4 Cr | Rs. 57.6 Cr | Rs. 86 Cr | + 49.31 % | + 6.97 % |
Tax % | 25.25 % | 26.22 % | 25.35 % | -0.87 % | + 0.1 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 62.8 Cr | Rs. 44.6 Cr | Rs. 68.1 Cr | + 52.69 % | + 8.44 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 18.04 | Rs. 12.82 | Rs. 3.91 | -69.5 % | -78.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ksb Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 9.25 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 18.71 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 14.92 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 9.74 %. Operating profit, while up 6.34 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 48.77 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.39 %, but an expansion of 2.83 % sequentially. Other income fell by -9.52 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 17.28 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -11.11 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -11.11 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.1 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 10.83 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 6.97 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 49.31 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.1 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.87 %. Net profit rose by 8.44 % year-on-year but experienced a 52.69 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -78.33 % but a quarterly fall of -69.5 %. In summary, Ksb 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. 591.3 Cr | Rs. 544.2 Cr | Rs. 646 Cr | + 18.71 % | + 9.25 % |
Expenses | Rs. 506.1 Cr | Rs. 483.3 Cr | Rs. 555.4 Cr | + 14.92 % | + 9.74 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 85.2 Cr | Rs. 60.9 Cr | Rs. 90.6 Cr | + 48.77 % | + 6.34 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 62.8 Cr | Rs. 44.6 Cr | Rs. 68.1 Cr | + 52.69 % | + 8.44 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 18.04 | Rs. 12.82 | Rs. 3.91 | -69.5 % | -78.33 % |
In reviewing Ksb Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 9.25 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 18.71 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 9.74 % compared to the previous year, with a 14.92 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 6.34 % annually, and saw a 48.77 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 8.44 %, and experienced a 52.69 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -78.33 % annually, however dipped by -69.5 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ksb Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.