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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’s sales declined by -5.88 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -5.26 %.
- 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 162.35 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 47.27%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Maharashtra Seamless Limited. Profit dropped by -37.64 % Year to Year, Maharashtra Seamless Limited’s profitability dropped by -40.97 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -37.38 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -40.8 % 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. 1222.94 Cr | Rs. 1214.9 Cr | Rs. 1150.98 Cr | -5.26 % | -5.88 % |
Expenses | Rs. 979.02 Cr | Rs. 944.89 Cr | Rs. 1026.52 Cr | + 8.64 % | + 4.85 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 243.92 Cr | Rs. 270.01 Cr | Rs. 124.46 Cr | -53.91 % | -48.98 % |
OPM % | 19.95 % | 22.22 % | 10.81 % | -11.41 % | -9.14 % |
Other Income | Rs. 24.7 Cr | Rs. 44 Cr | Rs. 64.8 Cr | + 47.27 % | + 162.35 % |
Interest | Rs. 6.6 Cr | Rs. 0.46 Cr | Rs. 0.93 Cr | + 102.17 % | -85.91 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 34.42 Cr | Rs. 23.82 Cr | Rs. 25.01 Cr | + 5 % | -27.34 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 227.6 Cr | Rs. 289.73 Cr | Rs. 163.32 Cr | -43.63 % | -28.24 % |
Tax % | 8.88 % | 24.66 % | 17.71 % | -6.95 % | + 8.83 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 206.62 Cr | Rs. 218.28 Cr | Rs. 128.84 Cr | -40.97 % | -37.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 15.41 | Rs. 16.3 | Rs. 9.65 | -40.8 % | -37.38 % |
Today, we’re looking at Maharashtra Seamless Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -5.88 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -5.26 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 8.64 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 4.85 %. Operating profit, while down -48.98 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -53.91 %, 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 -9.14 %, but a shrinkage of -11.41 % sequentially. Other income rose by 47.27 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 162.35 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 102.17 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -85.91 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -27.34 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -28.24 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -43.63 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 8.83 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -6.95 %. Net profit fell by -37.64 % year-on-year but witnessed a -40.97 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -37.38 % but a quarterly fall of -40.8 %. In summary, Maharashtra Seamless 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. 1222.94 Cr | Rs. 1214.9 Cr | Rs. 1150.98 Cr | -5.26 % | -5.88 % |
Expenses | Rs. 979.02 Cr | Rs. 944.89 Cr | Rs. 1026.52 Cr | + 8.64 % | + 4.85 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 243.92 Cr | Rs. 270.01 Cr | Rs. 124.46 Cr | -53.91 % | -48.98 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 206.62 Cr | Rs. 218.28 Cr | Rs. 128.84 Cr | -40.97 % | -37.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 15.41 | Rs. 16.3 | Rs. 9.65 | -40.8 % | -37.38 % |
In reviewing Maharashtra Seamless Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -5.88 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -5.26 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 4.85 % compared to the previous year, with a 8.64 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -48.98 % annually, and saw a -53.91 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -37.64 %, and experienced a -40.97 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -37.38 % annually, however dipped by -40.8 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Maharashtra Seamless Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.