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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 19.72 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 4.75 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -20.5 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 17.76%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Orient Electric Limited. Profit dropped by -48.01 % Year to Year, Orient Electric Limited’s profitability dropped by -47.39 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -48.28 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -47.37 % 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. 657.91 Cr | Rs. 751.93 Cr | Rs. 787.66 Cr | + 4.75 % | + 19.72 % |
Expenses | Rs. 611.55 Cr | Rs. 703.01 Cr | Rs. 756.92 Cr | + 7.67 % | + 23.77 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 46.36 Cr | Rs. 48.92 Cr | Rs. 30.74 Cr | -37.16 % | -33.69 % |
OPM % | 7.05 % | 6.51 % | 3.9 % | -2.61 % | -3.15 % |
Other Income | Rs. 6.34 Cr | Rs. 4.28 Cr | Rs. 5.04 Cr | + 17.76 % | -20.5 % |
Interest | Rs. 6.12 Cr | Rs. 5.36 Cr | Rs. 6.81 Cr | + 27.05 % | + 11.27 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 13.74 Cr | Rs. 15.04 Cr | Rs. 15.48 Cr | + 2.93 % | + 12.66 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 32.84 Cr | Rs. 32.8 Cr | Rs. 13.49 Cr | -58.87 % | -58.92 % |
Tax % | 25.03 % | 25.82 % | 5.11 % | -20.71 % | -19.92 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 24.62 Cr | Rs. 24.33 Cr | Rs. 12.8 Cr | -47.39 % | -48.01 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.16 | Rs. 1.14 | Rs. 0.6 | -47.37 % | -48.28 % |
Today, we’re looking at Orient Electric 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 19.72 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 4.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.67 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 23.77 %. Operating profit, while down -33.69 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -37.16 %, 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 -3.15 %, but a shrinkage of -2.61 % sequentially. Other income rose by 17.76 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -20.5 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 27.05 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 11.27 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.93 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 12.66 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -58.92 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -58.87 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -19.92 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -20.71 %. Net profit fell by -48.01 % year-on-year but witnessed a -47.39 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -48.28 % but a quarterly fall of -47.37 %. In summary, Orient Electric 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. 657.91 Cr | Rs. 751.93 Cr | Rs. 787.66 Cr | + 4.75 % | + 19.72 % |
Expenses | Rs. 611.55 Cr | Rs. 703.01 Cr | Rs. 756.92 Cr | + 7.67 % | + 23.77 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 46.36 Cr | Rs. 48.92 Cr | Rs. 30.74 Cr | -37.16 % | -33.69 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 24.62 Cr | Rs. 24.33 Cr | Rs. 12.8 Cr | -47.39 % | -48.01 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.16 | Rs. 1.14 | Rs. 0.6 | -47.37 % | -48.28 % |
In reviewing Orient Electric Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 19.72 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 4.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 23.77 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.67 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -33.69 % annually, and saw a -37.16 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -48.01 %, and experienced a -47.39 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -48.28 % annually, however dipped by -47.37 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Orient Electric Limited 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.