Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 38.88 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.96 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -78.11 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 673.39%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited. Profit dropped by -65.36 % Year to Year, Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited’s profitability increased by 32.85 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -65.38 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 32.67 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 835.31 Cr | Rs. 1207.902 Cr | Rs. 1160.061 Cr | -3.96 % | + 38.88 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1533.74 Cr | Rs. 1240.95 Cr | Rs. 1224.11 Cr | -1.36 % | -20.19 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. -698.43 Cr | Rs. -33.05 Cr | Rs. -64.05 Cr | -93.8 % | + 90.83 % |
| OPM % | -83.61 % | -2.74 % | -5.52 % | -2.78 % | + 78.09 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 43.8 Cr | Rs. 1.24 Cr | Rs. 9.59 Cr | + 673.39 % | -78.11 % |
| Interest | Rs. 117.26 Cr | Rs. 109.96 Cr | Rs. 134.09 Cr | + 21.94 % | + 14.35 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 18.91 Cr | Rs. 12.47 Cr | Rs. 12.26 Cr | -1.68 % | -35.17 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. -790.8 Cr | Rs. -154.24 Cr | Rs. -200.81 Cr | -30.19 % | + 74.61 % |
| Tax % | -27.21 % | -2.67 % | -0.69 % | + 1.98 % | + 26.52 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -575.63 Cr | Rs. -150.12 Cr | Rs. -199.42 Cr | -32.84 % | + 65.36 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -9.62 | Rs. -2.51 | Rs. -3.33 | -32.67 % | + 65.38 % |
Today, we’re looking at Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals 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 38.88 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.96 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -1.36 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -20.19 %. Operating profit, while up 90.83 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -93.8 %, 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 78.09 %, but a shrinkage of -2.78 % sequentially. Other income rose by 673.39 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -78.11 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 21.94 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 14.35 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.68 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -35.17 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 74.61 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -30.19 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 26.52 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.98 %. Net profit rose by 65.36 % year-on-year but witnessed a -32.84 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 65.38 % but a quarterly fall of -32.67 %. In summary, Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals 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. 835.31 Cr | Rs. 1207.902 Cr | Rs. 1160.061 Cr | -3.96 % | + 38.88 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1533.74 Cr | Rs. 1240.95 Cr | Rs. 1224.11 Cr | -1.36 % | -20.19 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. -698.43 Cr | Rs. -33.05 Cr | Rs. -64.05 Cr | -93.8 % | + 90.83 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -575.63 Cr | Rs. -150.12 Cr | Rs. -199.42 Cr | -32.84 % | + 65.36 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -9.62 | Rs. -2.51 | Rs. -3.33 | -32.67 % | + 65.38 % |
In reviewing Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 38.88 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -3.96 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -20.19 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -1.36 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 90.83 % annually, and saw a -93.8 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 65.36 %, and experienced a -32.84 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 65.38 % annually, however dipped by -32.67 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
