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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -5.99 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -9.23 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -57.89 %, Marginal decrease of -81.82% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Nelco Ltd. Profit dropped by -20.42 % Year to Year, Nelco Ltd’s profitability dropped by -25.25 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -20.32 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -25.09 % 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. 78.8 Cr | Rs. 81.61 Cr | Rs. 74.08 Cr | -9.23 % | -5.99 % |
Expenses | Rs. 64.36 Cr | Rs. 66.89 Cr | Rs. 61.76 Cr | -7.67 % | -4.04 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 14.44 Cr | Rs. 14.72 Cr | Rs. 12.32 Cr | -16.3 % | -14.68 % |
OPM % | 18.32 % | 18.04 % | 16.63 % | -1.41 % | -1.69 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.38 Cr | Rs. 0.88 Cr | Rs. 0.16 Cr | -81.82 % | -57.89 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.54 Cr | Rs. 1.44 Cr | Rs. 1.08 Cr | -25 % | -29.87 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 5.22 Cr | Rs. 5.95 Cr | Rs. 5.29 Cr | -11.09 % | + 1.34 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 8.06 Cr | Rs. 8.21 Cr | Rs. 6.11 Cr | -25.58 % | -24.19 % |
Tax % | 28.91 % | 26.18 % | 25.58 % | -0.6 % | -3.33 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.73 Cr | Rs. 6.1 Cr | Rs. 4.56 Cr | -25.25 % | -20.42 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.51 | Rs. 2.67 | Rs. 2 | -25.09 % | -20.32 % |
Today, we’re looking at Nelco Ltd’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -5.99 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -9.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -7.67 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -4.04 %. Operating profit, while down -14.68 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.3 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -1.69 %, but a shrinkage of -1.41 % sequentially. Other income fell by -81.82 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -57.89 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -25 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -29.87 %. Depreciation costs fell by -11.09 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 1.34 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -24.19 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -25.58 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -3.33 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.6 %. Net profit fell by -20.42 % year-on-year but witnessed a -25.25 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -20.32 % but a quarterly fall of -25.09 %. In summary, Nelco 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. 78.8 Cr | Rs. 81.61 Cr | Rs. 74.08 Cr | -9.23 % | -5.99 % |
Expenses | Rs. 64.36 Cr | Rs. 66.89 Cr | Rs. 61.76 Cr | -7.67 % | -4.04 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 14.44 Cr | Rs. 14.72 Cr | Rs. 12.32 Cr | -16.3 % | -14.68 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.73 Cr | Rs. 6.1 Cr | Rs. 4.56 Cr | -25.25 % | -20.42 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.51 | Rs. 2.67 | Rs. 2 | -25.09 % | -20.32 % |
In reviewing Nelco Ltd’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -5.99 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -9.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -4.04 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -7.67 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -14.68 % annually, and saw a -16.3 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -20.42 %, and experienced a -25.25 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -20.32 % annually, however dipped by -25.09 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Nelco 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.