Share the post "Polson : Q4 2024 Financial Quarterly Report : YoY Sales Up 21.6 %, QoQ Up 19.18 %"
Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 21.6 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 19.18 %.
- 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 5.71 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 60.87%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Polson Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -67.77 % Year to Year, Polson Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -60.89 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -67.76 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -60.87 % 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. 19.889 Cr | Rs. 20.292 Cr | Rs. 24.185 Cr | + 19.18 % | + 21.6 % |
Expenses | Rs. 16.26 Cr | Rs. 16.17 Cr | Rs. 21.09 Cr | + 30.43 % | + 29.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 3.63 Cr | Rs. 4.12 Cr | Rs. 3.1 Cr | -24.76 % | -14.6 % |
OPM % | 18.25 % | 20.3 % | 12.82 % | -7.48 % | -5.43 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.35 Cr | Rs. 0.23 Cr | Rs. 0.37 Cr | + 60.87 % | + 5.71 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.49 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | Rs. 1.02 Cr | + 6.25 % | -31.54 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.3 Cr | Rs. 1.56 Cr | Rs. 1.37 Cr | -12.18 % | + 5.38 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.19 Cr | Rs. 1.83 Cr | Rs. 1.08 Cr | -40.98 % | -9.24 % |
Tax % | 30.43 % | 23.77 % | 49.26 % | + 25.49 % | + 18.83 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.69 Cr | Rs. 1.4 Cr | Rs. 0.55 Cr | -60.71 % | -67.46 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 141.17 | Rs. 116.29 | Rs. 45.51 | -60.87 % | -67.76 % |
Today, we’re looking at Polson Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 21.6 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 19.18 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 30.43 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 29.7 %. Operating profit, while down -14.6 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -24.76 %, 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 -5.43 %, but a shrinkage of -7.48 % sequentially. Other income rose by 60.87 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 5.71 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 6.25 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -31.54 %. Depreciation costs fell by -12.18 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 5.38 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -9.24 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -40.98 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 18.83 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 25.49 %. Net profit fell by -67.46 % year-on-year but witnessed a -60.71 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -67.76 % but a quarterly fall of -60.87 %. In summary, Polson 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales | Rs. 19.889 Cr | Rs. 20.292 Cr | Rs. 24.185 Cr | + 19.18 % | + 21.6 % |
Expenses | Rs. 16.26 Cr | Rs. 16.17 Cr | Rs. 21.09 Cr | + 30.43 % | + 29.7 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 3.63 Cr | Rs. 4.12 Cr | Rs. 3.1 Cr | -24.76 % | -14.6 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.69 Cr | Rs. 1.4 Cr | Rs. 0.55 Cr | -60.71 % | -67.46 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 141.17 | Rs. 116.29 | Rs. 45.51 | -60.87 % | -67.76 % |
In reviewing Polson Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 21.6 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 19.18 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 29.7 % compared to the previous year, with a 30.43 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -14.6 % annually, and saw a -24.76 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -67.46 %, and experienced a -60.71 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -67.76 % annually, however dipped by -60.87 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Polson Ltd., faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.