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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -2.14 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 9.91 %.
- 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 118.57 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 88.89%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Orient Press ltd.. Notable increase of 72.4 % in net profit Year to Year, Orient Press ltd.’s profitability dropped by -271.79 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 71.43 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -271.43 % 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. 48.7 Cr | Rs. 43.361 Cr | Rs. 47.658 Cr | + 9.91 % | -2.14 % |
Expenses | Rs. 45.53 Cr | Rs. 42.08 Cr | Rs. 45.23 Cr | + 7.49 % | -0.66 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 3.17 Cr | Rs. 1.28 Cr | Rs. 2.43 Cr | + 89.84 % | -23.34 % |
OPM % | 6.51 % | 2.95 % | 5.1 % | + 2.15 % | -1.41 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.7 Cr | Rs. 0.81 Cr | Rs. 1.53 Cr | + 88.89 % | + 118.57 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.07 Cr | Rs. 1.6 Cr | Rs. 1.48 Cr | -7.5 % | -28.5 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.05 Cr | Rs. 1.18 Cr | Rs. 1.19 Cr | + 0.85 % | + 13.33 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.75 Cr | Rs. -0.69 Cr | Rs. 1.29 Cr | + 286.96 % | + 72 % |
Tax % | 25.2 % | -17.53 % | 25.31 % | + 42.84 % | + 0.11 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.56 Cr | Rs. -0.56 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | + 271.43 % | + 71.43 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.56 | Rs. -0.56 | Rs. 0.96 | + 271.43 % | + 71.43 % |
Today, we’re looking at Orient Press ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -2.14 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 9.91 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.49 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -0.66 %. Operating profit, while down -23.34 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 89.84 %, 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 -1.41 %, but an expansion of 2.15 % sequentially. Other income rose by 88.89 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 118.57 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -7.5 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -28.5 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.85 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 13.33 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 72 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 286.96 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.11 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 42.84 %. Net profit rose by 71.43 % year-on-year but experienced a 271.43 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 71.43 % but a quarterly rise of 271.43 %. In summary, Orient Press 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. 48.7 Cr | Rs. 43.361 Cr | Rs. 47.658 Cr | + 9.91 % | -2.14 % |
Expenses | Rs. 45.53 Cr | Rs. 42.08 Cr | Rs. 45.23 Cr | + 7.49 % | -0.66 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 3.17 Cr | Rs. 1.28 Cr | Rs. 2.43 Cr | + 89.84 % | -23.34 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.56 Cr | Rs. -0.56 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | + 271.43 % | + 71.43 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.56 | Rs. -0.56 | Rs. 0.96 | + 271.43 % | + 71.43 % |
In reviewing Orient Press ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -2.14 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 9.91 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -0.66 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.49 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -23.34 % annually, and saw a 89.84 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 71.43 %, and experienced a 271.43 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 71.43 % annually, however rose by 271.43 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Orient Press ltd. 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.