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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -20.07 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 10.69 %.
- 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 18.37 %. Marginal decrease of -10.18% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Max India Limited. Notable increase of 416.03 % in net profit Year to Year, Max India Limited’s profitability increased by 20.5 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 706.45 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 20.48 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 56.35 Cr | Rs. 40.69 Cr | Rs. 45.04 Cr | + 10.69 % | -20.07 % |
Expenses | Rs. 54.59 Cr | Rs. 58.03 Cr | Rs. 65.19 Cr | + 12.34 % | + 19.42 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.76 Cr | Rs. -17.34 Cr | Rs. -20.15 Cr | -16.21 % | -1244.89 % |
OPM % | 3.12 % | -42.61 % | -44.74 % | -2.13 % | -47.86 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.43 Cr | Rs. 4.52 Cr | Rs. 4.06 Cr | -10.18 % | + 18.37 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.53 Cr | Rs. 1.36 Cr | Rs. 1.26 Cr | -7.35 % | -17.65 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.21 Cr | Rs. 2.43 Cr | Rs. 2.98 Cr | + 22.63 % | + 34.84 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.45 Cr | Rs. -16.61 Cr | Rs. -20.33 Cr | -22.4 % | -1502.07 % |
Tax % | 305.98 % | -7.46 % | -6.38 % | + 1.08 % | -312.36 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -4.18 Cr | Rs. -17.9 Cr | Rs. -21.57 Cr | -20.5 % | -416.03 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.62 | Rs. -4.15 | Rs. -5 | -20.48 % | -706.45 % |
Today, we’re looking at Max India Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -20.07 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 10.69 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 12.34 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 19.42 %. Operating profit, while down -1244.89 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.21 %, 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 -47.86 %, but a shrinkage of -2.13 % sequentially. Other income fell by -10.18 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 18.37 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -7.35 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -17.65 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 22.63 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 34.84 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -1502.07 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -22.4 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -312.36 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.08 %. Net profit fell by -416.03 % year-on-year but witnessed a -20.5 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -706.45 % but a quarterly fall of -20.48 %. In summary, Max India 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. 56.35 Cr | Rs. 40.69 Cr | Rs. 45.04 Cr | + 10.69 % | -20.07 % |
Expenses | Rs. 54.59 Cr | Rs. 58.03 Cr | Rs. 65.19 Cr | + 12.34 % | + 19.42 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.76 Cr | Rs. -17.34 Cr | Rs. -20.15 Cr | -16.21 % | -1244.89 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -4.18 Cr | Rs. -17.9 Cr | Rs. -21.57 Cr | -20.5 % | -416.03 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.62 | Rs. -4.15 | Rs. -5 | -20.48 % | -706.45 % |
In reviewing Max India Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -20.07 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 10.69 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 19.42 % compared to the previous year, with a 12.34 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -1244.89 % annually, and saw a -16.21 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -416.03 %, and experienced a -20.5 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -706.45 % annually, however dipped by -20.48 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Max India 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.