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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -28.3 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -42.69 %.
- 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 154.72 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 98.53%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Ponni Sugars (Erode) Ltd.. Notable increase of 98.54 % in net profit Year to Year, Ponni Sugars (Erode) Ltd.’s profitability increased by 16.39 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 98.61 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 16.38 % 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. 99.46 Cr | Rs. 124.43 Cr | Rs. 71.31 Cr | -42.69 % | -28.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 88.79 Cr | Rs. 109.56 Cr | Rs. 61.33 Cr | -44.02 % | -30.93 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 10.67 Cr | Rs. 14.87 Cr | Rs. 9.98 Cr | -32.89 % | -6.47 % |
OPM % | 10.73 % | 11.95 % | 14 % | + 2.05 % | + 3.27 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.59 Cr | Rs. 2.04 Cr | Rs. 4.05 Cr | + 98.53 % | + 154.72 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.09 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. 0.08 Cr | + 166.67 % | -11.11 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.88 Cr | Rs. 2.19 Cr | Rs. 2.3 Cr | + 5.02 % | + 22.34 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 10.29 Cr | Rs. 14.69 Cr | Rs. 11.65 Cr | -20.69 % | + 13.22 % |
Tax % | 33.62 % | 20.69 % | 16.39 % | -4.3 % | -17.23 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 6.83 Cr | Rs. 11.65 Cr | Rs. 13.56 Cr | + 16.39 % | + 98.54 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.94 | Rs. 13.55 | Rs. 15.77 | + 16.38 % | + 98.61 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ponni Sugars (Erode) 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 -28.3 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -42.69 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -44.02 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -30.93 %. Operating profit, while down -6.47 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -32.89 %, 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 3.27 %, but an expansion of 2.05 % sequentially. Other income rose by 98.53 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 154.72 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 166.67 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -11.11 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.02 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 22.34 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 13.22 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -20.69 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -17.23 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -4.3 %. Net profit rose by 98.54 % year-on-year but experienced a 16.39 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 98.61 % but a quarterly rise of 16.38 %. In summary, Ponni Sugars (Erode) 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. 99.46 Cr | Rs. 124.43 Cr | Rs. 71.31 Cr | -42.69 % | -28.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 88.79 Cr | Rs. 109.56 Cr | Rs. 61.33 Cr | -44.02 % | -30.93 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 10.67 Cr | Rs. 14.87 Cr | Rs. 9.98 Cr | -32.89 % | -6.47 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 6.83 Cr | Rs. 11.65 Cr | Rs. 13.56 Cr | + 16.39 % | + 98.54 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.94 | Rs. 13.55 | Rs. 15.77 | + 16.38 % | + 98.61 % |
In reviewing Ponni Sugars (Erode) Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -28.3 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -42.69 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -30.93 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -44.02 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -6.47 % annually, and saw a -32.89 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 98.54 %, and experienced a 16.39 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 98.61 % annually, however rose by 16.38 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ponni Sugars (Erode) 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.