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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 14.91% in the past year Substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 3.70%.
- 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 248.98%Marginal decrease of -19.66% in other income during this quarter
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Persistent Systems Limited. Notable increase of 25.37% in net profit Year to YearPersistent Systems Limited’s profitability increased by 10.20% in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -38.40% Year to Year.EPS decreased by -45.20%. 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. 2254.472 Cr | Rs. 2498.216 Cr | Rs. 2590.526 Cr | + 3.7% | + 14.91% |
Expenses | Rs. 1838.16 Cr | Rs. 2056.38 Cr | Rs. 2136.16 Cr | + 3.88% | + 16.21% |
Operating Profit | Rs. 416.31 Cr | Rs. 441.84 Cr | Rs. 454.37 Cr | + 2.84% | + 9.14% |
OPM % | 18.47 % | 17.69 % | 17.54 % | -0.15% | -0.93% |
Other Income | Rs. 8.82 Cr | Rs. 38.31 Cr | Rs. 30.78 Cr | -19.66% | + 248.98% |
Interest | Rs. 14.83 Cr | Rs. 12.11 Cr | Rs. 9.74 Cr | -19.57% | -34.32% |
Depreciation | Rs. 69.73 Cr | Rs. 78.73 Cr | Rs. 79.92 Cr | + 1.51% | + 14.61% |
Profit before tax | Rs. 340.57 Cr | Rs. 389.31 Cr | Rs. 395.49 Cr | + 1.59% | + 16.13% |
Tax % | 26.15 % | 26.5 % | 20.27 % | -6.23% | -5.88% |
Net Profit | Rs. 251.51 Cr | Rs. 286.13 Cr | Rs. 315.32 Cr | + 10.2% | + 25.37% |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 33.65 | Rs. 37.83 | Rs. 20.73 | -45.2% | -38.4% |
Today, we’re looking at Persistent Systems 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 14.91%. However, it did see a marginal increase of 3.7% from the previous quarter.Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.88% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 16.21%. Operating profit, while up 9.14% compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.84%, 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 -0.93%, but a shrinkage of -0.15% sequentially. Other income fell by -19.66% compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 248.98%. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -19.57% from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -34.32%. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.51% quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 14.61%. Profit before tax grew annually by 16.13% but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 1.59%.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -5.88% compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -6.23%. Net profit rose by 25.37% year-on-year but experienced a 10.2% expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -38.4% but a quarterly fall of -45.2%. In summary, Persistent Systems 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. 2254.472 Cr | Rs. 2498.216 Cr | Rs. 2590.526 Cr | + 3.7% | + 14.91% |
Expenses | Rs. 1838.16 Cr | Rs. 2056.38 Cr | Rs. 2136.16 Cr | + 3.88% | + 16.21% |
Operating Profit | Rs. 416.31 Cr | Rs. 441.84 Cr | Rs. 454.37 Cr | + 2.84% | + 9.14% |
Net Profit | Rs. 251.51 Cr | Rs. 286.13 Cr | Rs. 315.32 Cr | + 10.2% | + 25.37% |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 33.65 | Rs. 37.83 | Rs. 20.73 | -45.2% | -38.4% |
In reviewing Persistent Systems Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.62% year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 3.7% from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 16.21% compared to the previous year, with a 3.88% increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 9.14% annually, and saw a 2.84% increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 25.37%, and experienced a 10.2% increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -38.4% annually, however dipped by -45.2% compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Persistent Systems 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.