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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 9.87 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.22 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -69.71 %, Marginal decrease of -41.11% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Natural Capsules Ltd.. Profit dropped by -139.23 % Year to Year, Natural Capsules Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -202 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -135.93 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -192.31 % 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. 37.52 Cr | Rs. 39.18 Cr | Rs. 41.225 Cr | + 5.22 % | + 9.87 % |
Expenses | Rs. 32.4 Cr | Rs. 34.82 Cr | Rs. 36.72 Cr | + 5.46 % | + 13.33 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.12 Cr | Rs. 4.36 Cr | Rs. 4.51 Cr | + 3.44 % | -11.91 % |
OPM % | 13.65 % | 11.13 % | 10.94 % | -0.19 % | -2.71 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.35 Cr | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.106 Cr | -41.11 % | -69.71 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.16 Cr | Rs. 1.49 Cr | Rs. 1.65 Cr | + 10.74 % | + 42.24 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.17 Cr | Rs. 2.28 Cr | Rs. 2.35 Cr | + 3.07 % | + 8.29 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 2.14 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | Rs. 0.62 Cr | -19.48 % | -71.03 % |
Tax % | 27.1 % | 22.08 % | 199.35 % | + 177.27 % | + 172.25 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.56 Cr | Rs. 0.6 Cr | Rs. -0.61 Cr | -201.67 % | -139.1 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.67 | Rs. 0.65 | Rs. -0.6 | -192.31 % | -135.93 % |
Today, we’re looking at Natural Capsules Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 9.87 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.46 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 13.33 %. Operating profit, while down -11.91 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.44 %, 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 -2.71 %, but a shrinkage of -0.19 % sequentially. Other income fell by -41.11 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -69.71 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 10.74 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 42.24 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.07 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 8.29 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -71.03 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -19.48 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 172.25 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 177.27 %. Net profit fell by -139.1 % year-on-year but witnessed a -201.67 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -135.93 % but a quarterly fall of -192.31 %. 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. 37.52 Cr | Rs. 39.18 Cr | Rs. 41.225 Cr | + 5.22 % | + 9.87 % |
Expenses | Rs. 32.4 Cr | Rs. 34.82 Cr | Rs. 36.72 Cr | + 5.46 % | + 13.33 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.12 Cr | Rs. 4.36 Cr | Rs. 4.51 Cr | + 3.44 % | -11.91 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.56 Cr | Rs. 0.6 Cr | Rs. -0.61 Cr | -201.67 % | -139.1 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.67 | Rs. 0.65 | Rs. -0.6 | -192.31 % | -135.93 % |
In reviewing Natural Capsules Ltd.’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 9.87 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 5.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 13.33 % compared to the previous year, with a 5.46 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -11.91 % annually, and saw a 3.44 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -139.1 %, and experienced a -201.67 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -135.93 % annually, however dipped by -192.31 % 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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