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🔹 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 21.32 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -7.08 %. 🔹 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 47.42 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 87.08%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for PCBL LIMITED. Profit dropped by -37.08 % Year to Year, PCBL LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -24.58 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -36.99 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -24.46 % 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. 1656.76 Cr | Rs. 2163.2 Cr | Rs. 2010 Cr | -7.08 % | + 21.32 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1377.82 Cr | Rs. 1799.69 Cr | Rs. 1692.66 Cr | -5.95 % | + 22.85 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 278.94 Cr | Rs. 363.51 Cr | Rs. 317.34 Cr | -12.7 % | + 13.77 % |
| OPM % | 16.84 % | 16.8 % | 15.79 % | -1.01 % | -1.05 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 7.17 Cr | Rs. 5.65 Cr | Rs. 10.57 Cr | + 87.08 % | + 47.42 % |
| Interest | Rs. 32.37 Cr | Rs. 118.92 Cr | Rs. 117.72 Cr | -1.01 % | + 263.67 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 52.65 Cr | Rs. 86.41 Cr | Rs. 86.66 Cr | + 0.29 % | + 64.6 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 201.09 Cr | Rs. 163.83 Cr | Rs. 123.53 Cr | -24.6 % | -38.57 % |
| Tax % | 26.41 % | 24.65 % | 24.63 % | -0.02 % | -1.78 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 147.98 Cr | Rs. 123.45 Cr | Rs. 93.11 Cr | -24.58 % | -37.08 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.92 | Rs. 3.26 | Rs. 2.46 | -24.54 % | -37.24 % |
Today, we’re looking at PCBL LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 21.32 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -7.08 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -5.95 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 22.85 %. Operating profit, while up 13.77 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -12.7 %, 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 -1.05 %, but a shrinkage of -1.01 % sequentially. Other income rose by 87.08 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 47.42 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -1.01 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 263.67 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.29 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 64.6 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -38.57 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -24.6 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.78 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.02 %. Net profit fell by -37.08 % year-on-year but witnessed a -24.58 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -37.24 % but a quarterly fall of -24.54 %. 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. 1656.76 Cr | Rs. 2163.2 Cr | Rs. 2010 Cr | -7.08 % | + 21.32 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1377.82 Cr | Rs. 1799.69 Cr | Rs. 1692.66 Cr | -5.95 % | + 22.85 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 278.94 Cr | Rs. 363.51 Cr | Rs. 317.34 Cr | -12.7 % | + 13.77 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 147.98 Cr | Rs. 123.45 Cr | Rs. 93.11 Cr | -24.58 % | -37.08 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.92 | Rs. 3.26 | Rs. 2.46 | -24.54 % | -37.24 % |
In reviewing PCBL LIMITED’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 21.32 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -7.08 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 22.85 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -5.95 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 13.77 % annually, and saw a -12.7 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -37.08 %, and experienced a -24.58 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -37.24 % annually, however dipped by -24.54 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while PCBL 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.
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