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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -0.03 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.05 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -48.49 %, Marginal decrease of -8.29% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Pokarna Ltd.. Notable increase of 45.11 % in net profit Year to Year, Pokarna Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -26.95 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 44.93 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -27.01 % 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. 161.64 Cr | Rs. 164.971 Cr | Rs. 161.592 Cr | -2.05 % | -0.03 % |
Expenses | Rs. 130.02 Cr | Rs. 113.14 Cr | Rs. 120.61 Cr | + 6.6 % | -7.24 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 31.62 Cr | Rs. 51.83 Cr | Rs. 40.98 Cr | -20.93 % | + 29.6 % |
OPM % | 19.56 % | 31.42 % | 25.36 % | -6.06 % | + 5.8 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.65 Cr | Rs. 2.05 Cr | Rs. 1.88 Cr | -8.29 % | -48.49 % |
Interest | Rs. 11.49 Cr | Rs. 9.04 Cr | Rs. 8.87 Cr | -1.88 % | -22.8 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 10.44 Cr | Rs. 10.76 Cr | Rs. 11.17 Cr | + 3.81 % | + 6.99 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 13.34 Cr | Rs. 34.08 Cr | Rs. 22.82 Cr | -33.04 % | + 71.06 % |
Tax % | 19.9 % | 37.7 % | 30.82 % | -6.88 % | + 10.92 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 10.69 Cr | Rs. 21.23 Cr | Rs. 15.51 Cr | -26.94 % | + 45.09 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.45 | Rs. 6.85 | Rs. 5.3 | -22.63 % | + 53.62 % |
Today, we’re looking at Pokarna 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 -0.03 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.05 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 6.6 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -7.24 %. Operating profit, while up 29.6 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -20.93 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 5.8 %, but a shrinkage of -6.06 % sequentially. Other income fell by -8.29 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -48.49 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -1.88 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -22.8 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.81 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.99 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 71.06 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -33.04 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 10.92 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -6.88 %. Net profit rose by 45.09 % year-on-year but witnessed a -26.94 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 53.62 % but a quarterly fall of -22.63 %. In summary, Pokarna 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. 161.64 Cr | Rs. 164.971 Cr | Rs. 161.592 Cr | -2.05 % | -0.03 % |
Expenses | Rs. 130.02 Cr | Rs. 113.14 Cr | Rs. 120.61 Cr | + 6.6 % | -7.24 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 31.62 Cr | Rs. 51.83 Cr | Rs. 40.98 Cr | -20.93 % | + 29.6 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 10.69 Cr | Rs. 21.23 Cr | Rs. 15.51 Cr | -26.94 % | + 45.09 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.45 | Rs. 6.85 | Rs. 5.3 | -22.63 % | + 53.62 % |
In reviewing Pokarna Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -0.03 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -2.05 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -7.24 % compared to the previous year, with a 6.6 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 29.6 % annually, and saw a -20.93 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 45.09 %, and experienced a -26.94 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 53.62 % annually, however dipped by -22.63 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Pokarna Ltd. 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.