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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 594.14 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -23.22 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: Marginal decrease of % in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Mercury Trade Links Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -39.2 % Year to Year, Mercury Trade Links Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -72.84 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -63.01 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -83.47 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 0.444 Cr | Rs. 4.014 Cr | Rs. 3.082 Cr | -23.22 % | + 594.14 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 0.26 Cr | Rs. 3.48 Cr | Rs. 3.07 Cr | -11.78 % | + 1080.77 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.53 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | -98.11 % | -94.44 % |
| OPM % | 40.54 % | 13.2 % | 0.32 % | -12.88 % | -40.22 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. -0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.53 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | -98.11 % | -94.44 % |
| Tax % | 0 % | 25.94 % | 872.73 % | + 846.79 % | + 872.73 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.39 Cr | Rs. 0.11 Cr | -71.79 % | -38.89 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.11 | Rs. 15.91 | Rs. 2.63 | -83.47 % | -63.01 % |
Today, we’re looking at Mercury Trade Links 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 594.14 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -23.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -11.78 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1080.77 %. Operating profit, while down -94.44 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -98.11 %, 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 -40.22 %, but a shrinkage of -12.88 % sequentially. Profit before tax declined annually by -94.44 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -98.11 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 872.73 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 846.79 %. Net profit fell by -38.89 % year-on-year but witnessed a -71.79 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -63.01 % but a quarterly fall of -83.47 %. In summary, Mercury Trade Links 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 0.444 Cr | Rs. 4.014 Cr | Rs. 3.082 Cr | -23.22 % | + 594.14 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 0.26 Cr | Rs. 3.48 Cr | Rs. 3.07 Cr | -11.78 % | + 1080.77 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.53 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | -98.11 % | -94.44 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.39 Cr | Rs. 0.11 Cr | -71.79 % | -38.89 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.11 | Rs. 15.91 | Rs. 2.63 | -83.47 % | -63.01 % |
In reviewing Mercury Trade Links Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 594.14 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -23.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1080.77 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -11.78 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -94.44 % annually, and saw a -98.11 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -38.89 %, and experienced a -71.79 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -63.01 % annually, however dipped by -83.47 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Mercury Trade Links Ltd., 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.
