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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -5.08 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.96 %.
- 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 339.85 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 257.74%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for KSE Ltd.. Profit dropped by -1309.89 % Year to Year, KSE Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -6.73 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -1,311.31 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -6.72 % 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. 436.539 Cr | Rs. 431.43 Cr | Rs. 414.349 Cr | -3.96 % | -5.08 % |
Expenses | Rs. 437.39 Cr | Rs. 406.13 Cr | Rs. 393.58 Cr | -3.09 % | -10.02 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.85 Cr | Rs. 25.3 Cr | Rs. 20.77 Cr | -17.91 % | + 2543.53 % |
OPM % | -0.19 % | 5.86 % | 5.01 % | -0.85 % | + 5.2 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.941 Cr | Rs. 1.157 Cr | Rs. 4.139 Cr | + 257.74 % | + 339.85 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.75 Cr | Rs. 0.57 Cr | Rs. 0.6 Cr | + 5.26 % | -20 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.05 Cr | Rs. 1.1 Cr | Rs. 1.26 Cr | + 14.55 % | + 20 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -1.71 Cr | Rs. 24.79 Cr | Rs. 23.05 Cr | -7.02 % | + 1447.95 % |
Tax % | -16.76 % | 25.91 % | 25.68 % | -0.23 % | + 42.44 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.42 Cr | Rs. 18.37 Cr | Rs. 17.13 Cr | -6.75 % | + 1306.34 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -4.42 | Rs. 57.4 | Rs. 53.54 | -6.72 % | + 1311.31 % |
Today, we’re looking at KSE Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -5.08 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.96 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -3.09 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -10.02 %. Operating profit, while up 2543.53 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -17.91 %, 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 5.2 %, but a shrinkage of -0.85 % sequentially. Other income rose by 257.74 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 339.85 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 5.26 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -20 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 14.55 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 20 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 1447.95 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -7.02 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 42.44 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.23 %. Net profit rose by 1306.34 % year-on-year but witnessed a -6.75 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 1311.31 % but a quarterly fall of -6.72 %. In summary, KSE 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. 436.539 Cr | Rs. 431.43 Cr | Rs. 414.349 Cr | -3.96 % | -5.08 % |
Expenses | Rs. 437.39 Cr | Rs. 406.13 Cr | Rs. 393.58 Cr | -3.09 % | -10.02 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.85 Cr | Rs. 25.3 Cr | Rs. 20.77 Cr | -17.91 % | + 2543.53 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.42 Cr | Rs. 18.37 Cr | Rs. 17.13 Cr | -6.75 % | + 1306.34 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -4.42 | Rs. 57.4 | Rs. 53.54 | -6.72 % | + 1311.31 % |
In reviewing KSE Ltd.’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -5.08 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -3.96 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -10.02 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -3.09 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 2543.53 % annually, and saw a -17.91 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 1306.34 %, and experienced a -6.75 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 1311.31 % annually, however dipped by -6.72 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while KSE 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.
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