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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 29.33 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 28.83 %.
- 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 19.25 %. Marginal decrease of -24.16% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Polycab India Limited. Notable increase of 29.19 % in net profit Year to Year, Polycab India Limited’s profitability increased by 32.88 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 28.20 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 32.25 % 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. 4323.681 Cr | Rs. 4340.47 Cr | Rs. 5591.895 Cr | + 28.83 % | + 29.33 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3714.14 Cr | Rs. 3770.95 Cr | Rs. 4830.35 Cr | + 28.09 % | + 30.05 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 609.54 Cr | Rs. 569.52 Cr | Rs. 761.54 Cr | + 33.72 % | + 24.94 % |
OPM % | 14.1 % | 13.12 % | 13.62 % | + 0.5 % | -0.48 % |
Other Income | Rs. 45.15 Cr | Rs. 70.99 Cr | Rs. 53.84 Cr | -24.16 % | + 19.25 % |
Interest | Rs. 28.16 Cr | Rs. 32.23 Cr | Rs. 24.4 Cr | -24.29 % | -13.35 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 53.46 Cr | Rs. 61.88 Cr | Rs. 65.72 Cr | + 6.21 % | + 22.93 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 573.07 Cr | Rs. 546.4 Cr | Rs. 725.26 Cr | + 32.73 % | + 26.56 % |
Tax % | 24.96 % | 23.77 % | 23.69 % | -0.08 % | -1.27 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 428.42 Cr | Rs. 416.51 Cr | Rs. 553.48 Cr | + 32.89 % | + 29.19 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 28.37 | Rs. 27.5 | Rs. 36.37 | + 32.25 % | + 28.2 % |
Today, we’re looking at Polycab India 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 29.33 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 28.83 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 28.09 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 30.05 %. Operating profit, while up 24.94 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 33.72 %, 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 -0.48 %, but an expansion of 0.5 % sequentially. Other income fell by -24.16 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 19.25 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -24.29 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -13.35 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 6.21 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 22.93 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 26.56 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 32.73 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.27 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.08 %. Net profit rose by 29.19 % year-on-year but experienced a 32.89 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 28.2 % but a quarterly rise of 32.25 %. In summary, Polycab India 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. 4323.681 Cr | Rs. 4340.47 Cr | Rs. 5591.895 Cr | + 28.83 % | + 29.33 % |
Expenses | Rs. 3714.14 Cr | Rs. 3770.95 Cr | Rs. 4830.35 Cr | + 28.09 % | + 30.05 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 609.54 Cr | Rs. 569.52 Cr | Rs. 761.54 Cr | + 33.72 % | + 24.94 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 428.42 Cr | Rs. 416.51 Cr | Rs. 553.48 Cr | + 32.89 % | + 29.19 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 28.37 | Rs. 27.5 | Rs. 36.37 | + 32.25 % | + 28.2 % |
In reviewing Polycab India Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 29.33 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 28.83 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 30.05 % compared to the previous year, with a 28.09 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 24.94 % annually, and saw a 33.72 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 29.19 %, and experienced a 32.89 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 28.2 % annually, however rose by 32.25 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Polycab India 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.