Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 8.71 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.55 %.
- 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 42.72 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 488.92%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for PCBL LIMITED. Notable increase of 35.91 % in net profit Year to Year, PCBL LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -4.18 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 35.93 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -4.18 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1373.81 Cr | Rs. 1485.28 Cr | Rs. 1493.45 Cr | + 0.55 % | + 8.71 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1189.89 Cr | Rs. 1230.78 Cr | Rs. 1227.11 Cr | -0.3 % | + 3.13 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 183.92 Cr | Rs. 254.5 Cr | Rs. 266.34 Cr | + 4.65 % | + 44.81 % |
| OPM % | 13.39 % | 17.13 % | 17.83 % | + 0.7 % | + 4.44 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 16.01 Cr | Rs. 3.88 Cr | Rs. 22.85 Cr | + 488.92 % | + 42.72 % |
| Interest | Rs. 18.61 Cr | Rs. 22.38 Cr | Rs. 69.1 Cr | + 208.76 % | + 271.31 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 33.48 Cr | Rs. 38.45 Cr | Rs. 39.73 Cr | + 3.33 % | + 18.67 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 147.84 Cr | Rs. 197.55 Cr | Rs. 180.36 Cr | -8.7 % | + 22 % |
| Tax % | 31.11 % | 26.88 % | 23.26 % | -3.62 % | -7.85 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 101.84 Cr | Rs. 144.45 Cr | Rs. 138.41 Cr | -4.18 % | + 35.91 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.7 | Rs. 3.83 | Rs. 3.67 | -4.18 % | + 35.93 % |
Today, we’re looking at PCBL 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 8.71 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.3 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.13 %. Operating profit, while up 44.81 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.65 %, 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 4.44 %, but an expansion of 0.7 % sequentially. Other income rose by 488.92 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 42.72 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 208.76 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 271.31 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.33 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 18.67 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 22 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -8.7 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -7.85 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -3.62 %. Net profit rose by 35.91 % year-on-year but witnessed a -4.18 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 35.93 % but a quarterly fall of -4.18 %. In summary, PCBL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1373.81 Cr | Rs. 1485.28 Cr | Rs. 1493.45 Cr | + 0.55 % | + 8.71 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1189.89 Cr | Rs. 1230.78 Cr | Rs. 1227.11 Cr | -0.3 % | + 3.13 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 183.92 Cr | Rs. 254.5 Cr | Rs. 266.34 Cr | + 4.65 % | + 44.81 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 101.84 Cr | Rs. 144.45 Cr | Rs. 138.41 Cr | -4.18 % | + 35.91 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.7 | Rs. 3.83 | Rs. 3.67 | -4.18 % | + 35.93 % |
In reviewing PCBL LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8.71 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 0.55 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.13 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.3 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 44.81 % annually, and saw a 4.65 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 35.91 %, and experienced a -4.18 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 35.93 % annually, however dipped by -4.18 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while PCBL 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.
