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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 10.9 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 19.95 %.
- 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 2977.85 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 18.68%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for NMDC Ltd. Profit dropped by -37.81 % Year to Year, NMDC Ltd’s profitability dropped by -4.8 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -37.81 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -4.74 % 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. 5851.37 Cr | Rs. 5409.9 Cr | Rs. 6489.31 Cr | + 19.95 % | + 10.9 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3689.02 Cr | Rs. 3402.73 Cr | Rs. 4387.6 Cr | + 28.94 % | + 18.94 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2162.35 Cr | Rs. 2007.17 Cr | Rs. 2101.71 Cr | + 4.71 % | -2.8 % |
OPM % | 36.95 % | 37.1 % | 32.39 % | -4.71 % | -4.56 % |
Other Income | Rs. -14.45 Cr | Rs. 350.41 Cr | Rs. 415.85 Cr | + 18.68 % | + 2977.85 % |
Interest | Rs. 11.77 Cr | Rs. 32.05 Cr | Rs. 21.4 Cr | -33.23 % | + 81.82 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 93.39 Cr | Rs. 82 Cr | Rs. 110.64 Cr | + 34.93 % | + 18.47 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 2042.74 Cr | Rs. 2243.53 Cr | Rs. 2385.52 Cr | + 6.33 % | + 16.78 % |
Tax % | 30.69 % | 25.66 % | 39.98 % | + 14.32 % | + 9.29 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2271.53 Cr | Rs. 1483.93 Cr | Rs. 1412.67 Cr | -4.8 % | -37.81 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.75 | Rs. 5.06 | Rs. 4.82 | -4.74 % | -37.81 % |
Today, we’re looking at NMDC Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 10.9 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 19.95 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 28.94 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 18.94 %. Operating profit, while down -2.8 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.71 %, 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 -4.56 %, but a shrinkage of -4.71 % sequentially. Other income rose by 18.68 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 2977.85 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -33.23 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 81.82 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 34.93 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 18.47 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 16.78 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 6.33 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 9.29 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 14.32 %. Net profit fell by -37.81 % year-on-year but witnessed a -4.8 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -37.81 % but a quarterly fall of -4.74 %. In summary, NMDC 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. 5851.37 Cr | Rs. 5409.9 Cr | Rs. 6489.31 Cr | + 19.95 % | + 10.9 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3689.02 Cr | Rs. 3402.73 Cr | Rs. 4387.6 Cr | + 28.94 % | + 18.94 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 2162.35 Cr | Rs. 2007.17 Cr | Rs. 2101.71 Cr | + 4.71 % | -2.8 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2271.53 Cr | Rs. 1483.93 Cr | Rs. 1412.67 Cr | -4.8 % | -37.81 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.75 | Rs. 5.06 | Rs. 4.82 | -4.74 % | -37.81 % |
In reviewing NMDC Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 10.9 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 19.95 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 18.94 % compared to the previous year, with a 28.94 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -2.8 % annually, and saw a 4.71 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -37.81 %, and experienced a -4.8 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -37.81 % annually, however dipped by -4.74 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while NMDC Ltd faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.