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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -17.05 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -5.37 %.
- 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 66.67 %.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING LIMITED. Notable increase of 144.44 % in net profit Year to Year, NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -21.99 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 150.00 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -23.08 % 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. 49.317 Cr | Rs. 43.229 Cr | Rs. 40.906 Cr | -5.37 % | -17.05 % |
Expenses | Rs. 48.61 Cr | Rs. 42.36 Cr | Rs. 40.1 Cr | -5.34 % | -17.51 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.71 Cr | Rs. 0.87 Cr | Rs. 0.81 Cr | -6.9 % | + 14.08 % |
OPM % | 1.44 % | 2.01 % | 1.98 % | -0.03 % | + 0.54 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. -0 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | 0 % | + 66.67 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.57 Cr | Rs. 0.59 Cr | Rs. 0.6 Cr | + 1.69 % | + 5.26 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.09 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.07 Cr | -30 % | -22.22 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.08 Cr | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.19 Cr | + 5.56 % | + 137.5 % |
Tax % | 47.62 % | 24.19 % | 39.23 % | + 15.04 % | -8.39 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.11 Cr | -21.43 % | + 120 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.04 | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.1 | -23.08 % | + 150 % |
Today, we’re looking at NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING 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 -17.05 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -5.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -5.34 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -17.51 %. Operating profit, while up 14.08 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -6.9 %, 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 0.54 %, but a shrinkage of -0.03 % sequentially. despite an annual growth of 66.67 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 1.69 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 5.26 %. Depreciation costs fell by -30 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -22.22 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 137.5 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 5.56 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -8.39 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 15.04 %. Net profit rose by 120 % year-on-year but witnessed a -21.43 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 150 % but a quarterly fall of -23.08 %. In summary, NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING 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. 49.317 Cr | Rs. 43.229 Cr | Rs. 40.906 Cr | -5.37 % | -17.05 % |
Expenses | Rs. 48.61 Cr | Rs. 42.36 Cr | Rs. 40.1 Cr | -5.34 % | -17.51 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.71 Cr | Rs. 0.87 Cr | Rs. 0.81 Cr | -6.9 % | + 14.08 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.11 Cr | -21.43 % | + 120 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.04 | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.1 | -23.08 % | + 150 % |
In reviewing NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -17.05 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -5.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -17.51 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -5.34 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 14.08 % annually, and saw a -6.9 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 120 %, and experienced a -21.43 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 150 % annually, however dipped by -23.08 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING 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.