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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 11.15% in the past year Decrease in net sales/revenue by -9.69%
- 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 20%Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 36.96%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for KSB LIMITED. Notable increase of 9.05% in net profit Year to YearKSB LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -18.76% Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 9.01% Year to Year.EPS decreased by -18.71%. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 489.6 Cr | Rs. 602.6 Cr | Rs. 544.2 Cr | -9.69% | + 11.15% |
| Expenses | Rs. 432.4 Cr | Rs. 521.7 Cr | Rs. 483.3 Cr | -7.36% | + 11.77% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 57.2 Cr | Rs. 80.9 Cr | Rs. 60.9 Cr | -24.72% | + 6.47% |
| OPM % | 11.68 % | 13.43 % | 11.19 % | -2.24% | -0.49% |
| Other Income | Rs. 10.5 Cr | Rs. 9.2 Cr | Rs. 12.6 Cr | + 36.96% | + 20% |
| Interest | Rs. 0.8 Cr | Rs. 1.6 Cr | Rs. 0.9 Cr | -43.75% | + 12.5% |
| Depreciation | Rs. 11.7 Cr | Rs. 13.7 Cr | Rs. 12.9 Cr | -5.84% | + 10.26% |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 55.2 Cr | Rs. 74.8 Cr | Rs. 59.7 Cr | -20.19% | + 8.15% |
| Tax % | 26.48 % | 27.64 % | 26.22 % | -1.42% | -0.26% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 40.9 Cr | Rs. 54.9 Cr | Rs. 44.6 Cr | -18.76% | + 9.05% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.76 | Rs. 15.77 | Rs. 12.82 | -18.71% | + 9.01% |
Today, we’re looking at KSB 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 11.15%. However, it did see a marginal slip of -9.69% from the previous quarter.Expenses decreased slightly by -7.36% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 11.77%. Operating profit, while up 6.47% compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -24.72%, 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 -0.49%, but a shrinkage of -2.24% sequentially. Other income rose by 36.96% compared to the last quarter,despite an annual growth of 20%. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -43.75% from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 12.5%. Depreciation costs fell by -5.84% quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 10.26%. Profit before tax grew annually by 8.15% but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -20.19%.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.26% compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.42%. Net profit rose by 9.05% year-on-year but witnessed a -18.76% contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 9.01% but a quarterly fall of -18.71%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 489.6 Cr | Rs. 602.6 Cr | Rs. 544.2 Cr | -9.69% | + 11.15% |
| Expenses | Rs. 432.4 Cr | Rs. 521.7 Cr | Rs. 483.3 Cr | -7.36% | + 11.77% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 57.2 Cr | Rs. 80.9 Cr | Rs. 60.9 Cr | -24.72% | + 6.47% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 40.9 Cr | Rs. 54.9 Cr | Rs. 44.6 Cr | -18.76% | + 9.05% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.76 | Rs. 15.77 | Rs. 12.82 | -18.71% | + 9.01% |
In reviewing KSB LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.62% year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -9.69% from the previous quarter.Expenses rose by 11.77% compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -7.36% quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 6.47% annually, and saw a -24.72% decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 9.05%, and experienced a -18.76% decrease from the previous quarter.Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 9.01% annually, however dipped by -18.71% 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.
