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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 1.37 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 18.2 %.
- 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 54.85 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 293.19%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for ORIENT CEMENT LIMITED. Notable increase of 1.22 % in net profit Year to Year, ORIENT CEMENT LIMITED’s profitability increased by 51.58 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 1.22 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 51.36 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 876.034 Cr | Rs. 751.309 Cr | Rs. 888.028 Cr | + 18.2 % | + 1.37 % |
Expenses | Rs. 736.58 Cr | Rs. 635.91 Cr | Rs. 739.93 Cr | + 16.36 % | + 0.45 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 139.45 Cr | Rs. 115.4 Cr | Rs. 148.1 Cr | + 28.34 % | + 6.2 % |
OPM % | 15.92 % | 15.36 % | 16.68 % | + 1.32 % | + 0.76 % |
Other Income | Rs. 4.85 Cr | Rs. 1.91 Cr | Rs. 7.51 Cr | + 293.19 % | + 54.85 % |
Interest | Rs. 9.53 Cr | Rs. 7.88 Cr | Rs. 7.96 Cr | + 1.02 % | -16.47 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 36.47 Cr | Rs. 37.65 Cr | Rs. 37.64 Cr | -0.03 % | + 3.21 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 98.3 Cr | Rs. 71.78 Cr | Rs. 110.01 Cr | + 53.26 % | + 11.91 % |
Tax % | 31.46 % | 37.32 % | 38.01 % | + 0.69 % | + 6.55 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 67.38 Cr | Rs. 44.99 Cr | Rs. 68.2 Cr | + 51.59 % | + 1.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.29 | Rs. 2.2 | Rs. 3.33 | + 51.36 % | + 1.22 % |
Today, we’re looking at ORIENT CEMENT LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 1.37 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 18.2 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 16.36 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.45 %. Operating profit, while up 6.2 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 28.34 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.76 %, but an expansion of 1.32 % sequentially. Other income rose by 293.19 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 54.85 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 1.02 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -16.47 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.03 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 3.21 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 11.91 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 53.26 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 6.55 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.69 %. Net profit rose by 1.22 % year-on-year but experienced a 51.59 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 1.22 % but a quarterly rise of 51.36 %. In summary, ORIENT CEMENT 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. 876.034 Cr | Rs. 751.309 Cr | Rs. 888.028 Cr | + 18.2 % | + 1.37 % |
Expenses | Rs. 736.58 Cr | Rs. 635.91 Cr | Rs. 739.93 Cr | + 16.36 % | + 0.45 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 139.45 Cr | Rs. 115.4 Cr | Rs. 148.1 Cr | + 28.34 % | + 6.2 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 67.38 Cr | Rs. 44.99 Cr | Rs. 68.2 Cr | + 51.59 % | + 1.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.29 | Rs. 2.2 | Rs. 3.33 | + 51.36 % | + 1.22 % |
In reviewing ORIENT CEMENT LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.37 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 18.2 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.45 % compared to the previous year, with a 16.36 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 6.2 % annually, and saw a 28.34 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 1.22 %, and experienced a 51.59 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 1.22 % annually, however rose by 51.36 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while ORIENT CEMENT LIMITED exhibits strong annual growth 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.