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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -4.54 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 1.23 %.
- 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 139.42 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 109.57%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Pfizer Ltd.,. Notable increase of 37.96 % in net profit Year to Year, Pfizer Ltd.,’s profitability increased by 37.61 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -21.21 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -17.66 % in previous quarter. 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. 572.64 Cr | Rs. 539.97 Cr | Rs. 546.63 Cr | + 1.23 % | -4.54 % |
Expenses | Rs. 390.77 Cr | Rs. 387.42 Cr | Rs. 357.2 Cr | -7.8 % | -8.59 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 181.87 Cr | Rs. 152.55 Cr | Rs. 189.43 Cr | + 24.18 % | + 4.16 % |
OPM % | 31.76 % | 28.25 % | 34.65 % | + 6.4 % | + 2.89 % |
Other Income | Rs. 31.38 Cr | Rs. 35.85 Cr | Rs. 75.13 Cr | + 109.57 % | + 139.42 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.53 Cr | Rs. 2.86 Cr | Rs. 6.95 Cr | + 143.01 % | + 174.7 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 26.41 Cr | Rs. 17.55 Cr | Rs. 13.75 Cr | -21.65 % | -47.94 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 184.31 Cr | Rs. 167.99 Cr | Rs. 243.86 Cr | + 45.16 % | + 32.31 % |
Tax % | 21.29 % | 26.12 % | 26.65 % | + 0.53 % | + 5.36 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 129.65 Cr | Rs. 129.98 Cr | Rs. 178.86 Cr | + 37.61 % | + 37.96 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 28.34 | Rs. 27.12 | Rs. 22.33 | -17.66 % | -21.21 % |
Today, we’re looking at Pfizer Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -4.54 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 1.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -7.8 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -8.59 %. Operating profit, while up 4.16 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 24.18 %, 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 2.89 %, but an expansion of 6.4 % sequentially. Other income rose by 109.57 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 139.42 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 143.01 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 174.7 %. Depreciation costs fell by -21.65 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -47.94 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 32.31 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 45.16 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.36 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.53 %. Net profit rose by 37.96 % year-on-year but experienced a 37.61 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -21.21 % but a quarterly fall of -17.66 %. In summary, Pfizer Ltd.,’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. 572.64 Cr | Rs. 539.97 Cr | Rs. 546.63 Cr | + 1.23 % | -4.54 % |
Expenses | Rs. 390.77 Cr | Rs. 387.42 Cr | Rs. 357.2 Cr | -7.8 % | -8.59 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 181.87 Cr | Rs. 152.55 Cr | Rs. 189.43 Cr | + 24.18 % | + 4.16 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 129.65 Cr | Rs. 129.98 Cr | Rs. 178.86 Cr | + 37.61 % | + 37.96 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 28.34 | Rs. 27.12 | Rs. 22.33 | -17.66 % | -21.21 % |
In reviewing Pfizer Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -4.54 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 1.23 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -8.59 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -7.8 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 4.16 % annually, and saw a 24.18 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 37.96 %, and experienced a 37.61 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -21.21 % annually, however dipped by -17.66 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Pfizer Ltd., 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.