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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 12.64 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 1.89 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -53.61 %, Marginal decrease of -67.2% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for NTPC Limited. Notable increase of 12.21 % in net profit Year to Year, NTPC Limited’s profitability dropped by -15.16 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 12.33 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -11.16 % 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. 43075.09 Cr | Rs. 47622.06 Cr | Rs. 48520.57 Cr | + 1.89 % | + 12.64 % |
Expenses | Rs. 30219.96 Cr | Rs. 33426.82 Cr | Rs. 34504.07 Cr | + 3.22 % | + 14.18 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 12855.13 Cr | Rs. 14195.24 Cr | Rs. 14016.5 Cr | -1.26 % | + 9.03 % |
OPM % | 29.84 % | 29.81 % | 28.89 % | -0.92 % | -0.95 % |
Other Income | Rs. 994.05 Cr | Rs. 1405.89 Cr | Rs. 461.11 Cr | -67.2 % | -53.61 % |
Interest | Rs. 2922.37 Cr | Rs. 2955.25 Cr | Rs. 3135.91 Cr | + 6.11 % | + 7.31 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 3821.28 Cr | Rs. 4270.76 Cr | Rs. 4204.2 Cr | -1.56 % | + 10.02 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 7105.53 Cr | Rs. 8375.12 Cr | Rs. 7137.5 Cr | -14.78 % | + 0.45 % |
Tax % | 27.3 % | 20.5 % | 24.91 % | + 4.41 % | -2.39 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 4907.13 Cr | Rs. 6490.05 Cr | Rs. 5506.07 Cr | -15.16 % | + 12.21 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.03 | Rs. 6.36 | Rs. 5.65 | -11.16 % | + 12.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at NTPC Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 12.64 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 1.89 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.22 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 14.18 %. Operating profit, while up 9.03 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -1.26 %, 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 -0.95 %, but a shrinkage of -0.92 % sequentially. Other income fell by -67.2 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -53.61 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 6.11 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 7.31 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.56 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 10.02 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 0.45 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -14.78 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -2.39 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.41 %. Net profit rose by 12.21 % year-on-year but witnessed a -15.16 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 12.33 % but a quarterly fall of -11.16 %. In summary, NTPC 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. 43075.09 Cr | Rs. 47622.06 Cr | Rs. 48520.57 Cr | + 1.89 % | + 12.64 % |
Expenses | Rs. 30219.96 Cr | Rs. 33426.82 Cr | Rs. 34504.07 Cr | + 3.22 % | + 14.18 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 12855.13 Cr | Rs. 14195.24 Cr | Rs. 14016.5 Cr | -1.26 % | + 9.03 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 4907.13 Cr | Rs. 6490.05 Cr | Rs. 5506.07 Cr | -15.16 % | + 12.21 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.03 | Rs. 6.36 | Rs. 5.65 | -11.16 % | + 12.33 % |
In reviewing NTPC Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 12.64 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 1.89 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 14.18 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.22 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 9.03 % annually, and saw a -1.26 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 12.21 %, and experienced a -15.16 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 12.33 % annually, however dipped by -11.16 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while NTPC 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.