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Highlights
- 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 23.93 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -18.48 %.
- 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 227.48 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 89.2%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for PDS LIMITED. Notable increase of 33.69 % in net profit Year to Year, PDS LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -52.29 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 4.86 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -56.61 % 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. 2114.936 Cr | Rs. 3215.18 Cr | Rs. 2621.056 Cr | -18.48 % | + 23.93 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 2047.65 Cr | Rs. 3101.55 Cr | Rs. 2548.55 Cr | -17.83 % | + 24.46 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 67.29 Cr | Rs. 113.63 Cr | Rs. 72.51 Cr | -36.19 % | + 7.76 % |
| OPM % | 3.18 % | 3.53 % | 2.77 % | -0.76 % | -0.41 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 5.978 Cr | Rs. 10.347 Cr | Rs. 19.577 Cr | + 89.2 % | + 227.48 % |
| Interest | Rs. 23.39 Cr | Rs. 27.83 Cr | Rs. 33.01 Cr | + 18.61 % | + 41.13 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 21.55 Cr | Rs. 26.41 Cr | Rs. 23.31 Cr | -11.74 % | + 8.17 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 28.33 Cr | Rs. 69.74 Cr | Rs. 35.77 Cr | -48.71 % | + 26.26 % |
| Tax % | 18.38 % | 6.24 % | 12.47 % | + 6.23 % | -5.91 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 23.34 Cr | Rs. 65.39 Cr | Rs. 31.2 Cr | -52.29 % | + 33.68 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.42 | Rs. 3.41 | Rs. 1.49 | -56.3 % | + 4.93 % |
Today, we’re looking at PDS LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 23.93 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -18.48 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -17.83 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 24.46 %. Operating profit, while up 7.76 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -36.19 %, 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 -0.41 %, but a shrinkage of -0.76 % sequentially. Other income rose by 89.2 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 227.48 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 18.61 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 41.13 %. Depreciation costs fell by -11.74 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 8.17 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 26.26 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -48.71 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -5.91 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.23 %. Net profit rose by 33.68 % year-on-year but witnessed a -52.29 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 4.93 % but a quarterly fall of -56.3 %. In summary, PDS 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. 2114.936 Cr | Rs. 3215.18 Cr | Rs. 2621.056 Cr | -18.48 % | + 23.93 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 2047.65 Cr | Rs. 3101.55 Cr | Rs. 2548.55 Cr | -17.83 % | + 24.46 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 67.29 Cr | Rs. 113.63 Cr | Rs. 72.51 Cr | -36.19 % | + 7.76 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 23.34 Cr | Rs. 65.39 Cr | Rs. 31.2 Cr | -52.29 % | + 33.68 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.42 | Rs. 3.41 | Rs. 1.49 | -56.3 % | + 4.93 % |
In reviewing PDS LIMITED’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 23.93 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -18.48 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 24.46 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -17.83 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 7.76 % annually, and saw a -36.19 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 33.68 %, and experienced a -52.29 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 4.93 % annually, however dipped by -56.3 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while PDS LIMITED exhibits strong annual growth 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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