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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 17.15 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 13.7 %.
- 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 106.5 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 9.96%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Metropolis Healthcare Limited. Notable increase of 9.07 % in net profit Year to Year, Metropolis Healthcare Limited’s profitability increased by 33.85 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 9.22 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 34.15 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 282.546 Cr | Rs. 291.117 Cr | Rs. 331 Cr | + 13.7 % | + 17.15 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 212.25 Cr | Rs. 226.27 Cr | Rs. 251.02 Cr | + 10.94 % | + 18.27 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 70.3 Cr | Rs. 64.85 Cr | Rs. 79.98 Cr | + 23.33 % | + 13.77 % |
| OPM % | 24.88 % | 22.28 % | 24.16 % | + 1.88 % | -0.72 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 1.23 Cr | Rs. 2.31 Cr | Rs. 2.54 Cr | + 9.96 % | + 106.5 % |
| Interest | Rs. 6.18 Cr | Rs. 5.31 Cr | Rs. 5.57 Cr | + 4.9 % | -9.87 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 23.44 Cr | Rs. 24.99 Cr | Rs. 26.42 Cr | + 5.72 % | + 12.71 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 41.91 Cr | Rs. 36.86 Cr | Rs. 50.53 Cr | + 37.09 % | + 20.57 % |
| Tax % | 20.08 % | 25.96 % | 27.72 % | + 1.76 % | + 7.64 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 33.49 Cr | Rs. 27.29 Cr | Rs. 36.53 Cr | + 33.86 % | + 9.08 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.49 | Rs. 5.28 | Rs. 7.08 | + 34.09 % | + 9.09 % |
Today, we’re looking at Metropolis Healthcare Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 17.15 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 13.7 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 10.94 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 18.27 %. Operating profit, while up 13.77 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 23.33 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.72 %, but an expansion of 1.88 % sequentially. Other income rose by 9.96 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 106.5 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 4.9 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -9.87 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.72 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 12.71 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 20.57 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 37.09 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 7.64 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.76 %. Net profit rose by 9.08 % year-on-year but experienced a 33.86 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 9.09 % but a quarterly rise of 34.09 %. In summary, Metropolis Healthcare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 282.546 Cr | Rs. 291.117 Cr | Rs. 331 Cr | + 13.7 % | + 17.15 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 212.25 Cr | Rs. 226.27 Cr | Rs. 251.02 Cr | + 10.94 % | + 18.27 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 70.3 Cr | Rs. 64.85 Cr | Rs. 79.98 Cr | + 23.33 % | + 13.77 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 33.49 Cr | Rs. 27.29 Cr | Rs. 36.53 Cr | + 33.86 % | + 9.08 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.49 | Rs. 5.28 | Rs. 7.08 | + 34.09 % | + 9.09 % |
In reviewing Metropolis Healthcare Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 17.15 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 13.7 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 18.27 % compared to the previous year, with a 10.94 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 13.77 % annually, and saw a 23.33 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 9.08 %, and experienced a 33.86 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 9.09 % annually, however rose by 34.09 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Metropolis Healthcare Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
