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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -1.11 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 11.98 %.
- 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 1000 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 3.85%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Mitsu Chem Plast Limited. Profit dropped by -14.19 % Year to Year, Mitsu Chem Plast Limited’s profitability dropped by -11.06 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -16.48 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -13.64 % 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. 83.196 Cr | Rs. 73.474 Cr | Rs. 82.273 Cr | + 11.98 % | -1.11 % |
Expenses | Rs. 75.62 Cr | Rs. 65.78 Cr | Rs. 74.76 Cr | + 13.65 % | -1.14 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 7.58 Cr | Rs. 7.69 Cr | Rs. 7.51 Cr | -2.34 % | -0.92 % |
OPM % | 9.11 % | 10.47 % | 9.13 % | -1.34 % | + 0.02 % |
Other Income | Rs. -0.03 Cr | Rs. 0.26 Cr | Rs. 0.27 Cr | + 3.85 % | + 1000 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.02 Cr | Rs. 2.23 Cr | Rs. 2.4 Cr | + 7.62 % | + 18.81 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.39 Cr | Rs. 1.53 Cr | Rs. 1.61 Cr | + 5.23 % | + 15.83 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 4.14 Cr | Rs. 4.19 Cr | Rs. 3.77 Cr | -10.02 % | -8.94 % |
Tax % | 20.22 % | 24.21 % | 25.24 % | + 1.03 % | + 5.02 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.3 Cr | Rs. 3.18 Cr | Rs. 2.83 Cr | -11.01 % | -14.24 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.73 | Rs. 2.64 | Rs. 2.27 | -14.02 % | -16.85 % |
Today, we’re looking at Mitsu Chem Plast 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 -1.11 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 11.98 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 13.65 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -1.14 %. Operating profit, while down -0.92 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -2.34 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.02 %, but a shrinkage of -1.34 % sequentially. Other income rose by 3.85 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 1000 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 7.62 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 18.81 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.23 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 15.83 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -8.94 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -10.02 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.02 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.03 %. Net profit fell by -14.24 % year-on-year but witnessed a -11.01 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -16.85 % but a quarterly fall of -14.02 %. In summary, Mitsu Chem Plast 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. 83.196 Cr | Rs. 73.474 Cr | Rs. 82.273 Cr | + 11.98 % | -1.11 % |
Expenses | Rs. 75.62 Cr | Rs. 65.78 Cr | Rs. 74.76 Cr | + 13.65 % | -1.14 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 7.58 Cr | Rs. 7.69 Cr | Rs. 7.51 Cr | -2.34 % | -0.92 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.3 Cr | Rs. 3.18 Cr | Rs. 2.83 Cr | -11.01 % | -14.24 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.73 | Rs. 2.64 | Rs. 2.27 | -14.02 % | -16.85 % |
In reviewing Mitsu Chem Plast Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -1.11 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 11.98 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -1.14 % compared to the previous year, with a 13.65 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -0.92 % annually, and saw a -2.34 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -14.24 %, and experienced a -11.01 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -16.85 % annually, however dipped by -14.02 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Mitsu Chem Plast 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.