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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 17.27 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 24.63 %.
- 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 77.23 %. Marginal decrease of -63.24% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for PDS LIMITED. Profit dropped by -14.65 % Year to Year, PDS LIMITED’s profitability increased by 156.44 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -19.63 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 213.51 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 2741.656 Cr | Rs. 2579.779 Cr | Rs. 3215.18 Cr | + 24.63 % | + 17.27 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2609.05 Cr | Rs. 2505.2 Cr | Rs. 3101.55 Cr | + 23.8 % | + 18.88 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 132.61 Cr | Rs. 74.58 Cr | Rs. 113.63 Cr | + 52.36 % | -14.31 % |
OPM % | 4.84 % | 2.89 % | 3.53 % | + 0.64 % | -1.31 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.25 Cr | Rs. 15.67 Cr | Rs. 5.76 Cr | -63.24 % | + 77.23 % |
Interest | Rs. 27.39 Cr | Rs. 31.32 Cr | Rs. 27.83 Cr | -11.14 % | + 1.61 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 22.56 Cr | Rs. 22.82 Cr | Rs. 26.41 Cr | + 15.73 % | + 17.07 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 85.91 Cr | Rs. 36.11 Cr | Rs. 65.15 Cr | + 80.42 % | -24.16 % |
Tax % | 10.96 % | 29.39 % | 6.24 % | -23.15 % | -4.72 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 76.61 Cr | Rs. 25.5 Cr | Rs. 65.39 Cr | + 156.43 % | -14.65 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.25 | Rs. 1.09 | Rs. 3.41 | + 212.84 % | -19.76 % |
Today, we’re looking at PDS 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 17.27 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 24.63 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 23.8 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 18.88 %. Operating profit, while down -14.31 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 52.36 %, 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 -1.31 %, but an expansion of 0.64 % sequentially. Other income fell by -63.24 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 77.23 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -11.14 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 1.61 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 15.73 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 17.07 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -24.16 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 80.42 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4.72 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -23.15 %. Net profit fell by -14.65 % year-on-year but experienced a 156.43 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -19.76 % but a quarterly rise of 212.84 %. 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 2741.656 Cr | Rs. 2579.779 Cr | Rs. 3215.18 Cr | + 24.63 % | + 17.27 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2609.05 Cr | Rs. 2505.2 Cr | Rs. 3101.55 Cr | + 23.8 % | + 18.88 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 132.61 Cr | Rs. 74.58 Cr | Rs. 113.63 Cr | + 52.36 % | -14.31 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 76.61 Cr | Rs. 25.5 Cr | Rs. 65.39 Cr | + 156.43 % | -14.65 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.25 | Rs. 1.09 | Rs. 3.41 | + 212.84 % | -19.76 % |
In reviewing PDS LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 17.27 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 24.63 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 18.88 % compared to the previous year, with a 23.8 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -14.31 % annually, and saw a 52.36 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -14.65 %, and experienced a 156.43 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -19.76 % annually, however rose by 212.84 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while PDS LIMITED faces strong annual decline 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.