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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 8.69 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 3.03 %.
- 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 34.42 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 20.86%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for M.R.F. Ltd.,. Notable increase of 16.27 % in net profit Year to Year, M.R.F. Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -22.29 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 16.27 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -22.29 % 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. 5841.72 Cr | Rs. 6162.46 Cr | Rs. 6349.36 Cr | + 3.03 % | + 8.69 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4988.16 Cr | Rs. 5107.69 Cr | Rs. 5437.33 Cr | + 6.45 % | + 9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 853.56 Cr | Rs. 1054.77 Cr | Rs. 912.03 Cr | -13.53 % | + 6.85 % |
OPM % | 14.61 % | 17.12 % | 14.36 % | -2.76 % | -0.25 % |
Other Income | Rs. 69.79 Cr | Rs. 77.62 Cr | Rs. 93.81 Cr | + 20.86 % | + 34.42 % |
Interest | Rs. 92.46 Cr | Rs. 90 Cr | Rs. 93.25 Cr | + 3.61 % | + 0.85 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 329.64 Cr | Rs. 359.98 Cr | Rs. 385.25 Cr | + 7.02 % | + 16.87 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 501.25 Cr | Rs. 682.41 Cr | Rs. 527.34 Cr | -22.72 % | + 5.2 % |
Tax % | 32.04 % | 25.31 % | 24.89 % | -0.42 % | -7.15 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 340.67 Cr | Rs. 509.71 Cr | Rs. 396.11 Cr | -22.29 % | + 16.27 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 803.26 | Rs. 1201.81 | Rs. 933.97 | -22.29 % | + 16.27 % |
Today, we’re looking at M.R.F. 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 8.69 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 3.03 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 6.45 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 9 %. Operating profit, while up 6.85 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -13.53 %, 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 -0.25 %, but a shrinkage of -2.76 % sequentially. Other income rose by 20.86 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 34.42 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 3.61 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 0.85 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 7.02 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 16.87 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 5.2 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -22.72 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -7.15 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.42 %. Net profit rose by 16.27 % year-on-year but witnessed a -22.29 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 16.27 % but a quarterly fall of -22.29 %. In summary, M.R.F. 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. 5841.72 Cr | Rs. 6162.46 Cr | Rs. 6349.36 Cr | + 3.03 % | + 8.69 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4988.16 Cr | Rs. 5107.69 Cr | Rs. 5437.33 Cr | + 6.45 % | + 9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 853.56 Cr | Rs. 1054.77 Cr | Rs. 912.03 Cr | -13.53 % | + 6.85 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 340.67 Cr | Rs. 509.71 Cr | Rs. 396.11 Cr | -22.29 % | + 16.27 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 803.26 | Rs. 1201.81 | Rs. 933.97 | -22.29 % | + 16.27 % |
In reviewing M.R.F. Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8.69 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 3.03 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 9 % compared to the previous year, with a 6.45 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 6.85 % annually, and saw a -13.53 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 16.27 %, and experienced a -22.29 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 16.27 % annually, however dipped by -22.29 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while M.R.F. 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.