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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 3.93 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.59 %.
- 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 5.88 %. Marginal decrease of -80.43% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Natural Capsules Ltd.. Profit dropped by -67.03 % Year to Year, Natural Capsules Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -38.14 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -66.84 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -50.38 % 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. 37.7 Cr | Rs. 40.22 Cr | Rs. 39.18 Cr | -2.59 % | + 3.93 % |
Expenses | Rs. 31.74 Cr | Rs. 36.11 Cr | Rs. 34.82 Cr | -3.57 % | + 9.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.96 Cr | Rs. 4.11 Cr | Rs. 4.36 Cr | + 6.08 % | -26.85 % |
OPM % | 15.81 % | 10.22 % | 11.13 % | + 0.91 % | -4.68 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.17 Cr | Rs. 0.92 Cr | Rs. 0.18 Cr | -80.43 % | + 5.88 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.33 Cr | Rs. 1.4 Cr | Rs. 1.49 Cr | + 6.43 % | + 12.03 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.11 Cr | Rs. 2.2 Cr | Rs. 2.28 Cr | + 3.64 % | + 8.06 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 2.69 Cr | Rs. 1.43 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | -46.15 % | -71.38 % |
Tax % | 32.34 % | 32.17 % | 22.08 % | -10.09 % | -10.26 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.82 Cr | Rs. 0.97 Cr | Rs. 0.6 Cr | -38.14 % | -67.03 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.96 | Rs. 1.31 | Rs. 0.65 | -50.38 % | -66.84 % |
Today, we’re looking at Natural Capsules Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 3.93 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.59 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -3.57 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 9.7 %. Operating profit, while down -26.85 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.08 %, 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 -4.68 %, but an expansion of 0.91 % sequentially. Other income fell by -80.43 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 5.88 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 6.43 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 12.03 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.64 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 8.06 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -71.38 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -46.15 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -10.26 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -10.09 %. Net profit fell by -67.03 % year-on-year but witnessed a -38.14 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -66.84 % but a quarterly fall of -50.38 %. In summary, Natural Capsules 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 37.7 Cr | Rs. 40.22 Cr | Rs. 39.18 Cr | -2.59 % | + 3.93 % |
Expenses | Rs. 31.74 Cr | Rs. 36.11 Cr | Rs. 34.82 Cr | -3.57 % | + 9.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.96 Cr | Rs. 4.11 Cr | Rs. 4.36 Cr | + 6.08 % | -26.85 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.82 Cr | Rs. 0.97 Cr | Rs. 0.6 Cr | -38.14 % | -67.03 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.96 | Rs. 1.31 | Rs. 0.65 | -50.38 % | -66.84 % |
In reviewing Natural Capsules Ltd.’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 3.93 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -2.59 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 9.7 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -3.57 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -26.85 % annually, and saw a 6.08 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -67.03 %, and experienced a -38.14 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -66.84 % annually, however dipped by -50.38 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Natural Capsules 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.
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