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Highlights
🔹 The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 4.62 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -14.02 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -4.66 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 11.41%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Prakash Industries Limited. Notable increase of 3.95 % in net profit Year to Year, Prakash Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -7.36 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 4.00 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -7.33 % 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. 885.07 Cr | Rs. 1076.9 Cr | Rs. 925.95 Cr | -14.02 % | + 4.62 % |
Expenses | Rs. 761.62 Cr | Rs. 945.54 Cr | Rs. 801.27 Cr | -15.26 % | + 5.21 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 123.45 Cr | Rs. 131.36 Cr | Rs. 124.68 Cr | -5.09 % | + 1 % |
OPM % | 13.95 % | 12.2 % | 13.47 % | + 1.27 % | -0.48 % |
Other Income | Rs. 6.86 Cr | Rs. 5.87 Cr | Rs. 6.54 Cr | + 11.41 % | -4.66 % |
Interest | Rs. 11.8 Cr | Rs. 11.19 Cr | Rs. 11.81 Cr | + 5.54 % | + 0.08 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 37.95 Cr | Rs. 35.65 Cr | Rs. 35.63 Cr | -0.06 % | -6.11 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 80.56 Cr | Rs. 90.39 Cr | Rs. 83.78 Cr | -7.31 % | + 4 % |
Tax % | 0 % | 0 % | 0.05 % | + 0.05 % | + 0.05 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 80.56 Cr | Rs. 90.39 Cr | Rs. 83.74 Cr | -7.36 % | + 3.95 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.5 | Rs. 5.05 | Rs. 4.68 | -7.33 % | + 4 % |
Today, we’re looking at Prakash Industries Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 4.62 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -14.02 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -15.26 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.21 %. Operating profit, while up 1 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -5.09 %, 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 -0.48 %, but an expansion of 1.27 % sequentially. Other income rose by 11.41 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -4.66 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 5.54 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 0.08 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.06 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -6.11 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 4 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -7.31 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.05 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.05 %. Net profit rose by 3.95 % year-on-year but witnessed a -7.36 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 4 % but a quarterly fall of -7.33 %. In summary, Prakash Industries 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. 885.07 Cr | Rs. 1076.9 Cr | Rs. 925.95 Cr | -14.02 % | + 4.62 % |
Expenses | Rs. 761.62 Cr | Rs. 945.54 Cr | Rs. 801.27 Cr | -15.26 % | + 5.21 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 123.45 Cr | Rs. 131.36 Cr | Rs. 124.68 Cr | -5.09 % | + 1 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 80.56 Cr | Rs. 90.39 Cr | Rs. 83.74 Cr | -7.36 % | + 3.95 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.5 | Rs. 5.05 | Rs. 4.68 | -7.33 % | + 4 % |
In reviewing Prakash Industries Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.62 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -14.02 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.21 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -15.26 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 1 % annually, and saw a -5.09 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 3.95 %, and experienced a -7.36 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 4 % annually, however dipped by -7.33 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Prakash Industries Limited 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.