Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -1.54 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 20.3 %.
- 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 5.79 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 138.86%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for PRISM JOHNSON LIMITED.. Profit dropped by -817.65 % Year to Year, PRISM JOHNSON LIMITED.’s profitability increased by 165.91 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -328.57 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 357.14 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 2111.73 Cr | Rs. 1728.33 Cr | Rs. 2079.22 Cr | + 20.3 % | -1.54 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1964.54 Cr | Rs. 1594.74 Cr | Rs. 1967.89 Cr | + 23.4 % | + 0.17 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 147.19 Cr | Rs. 133.59 Cr | Rs. 111.33 Cr | -16.66 % | -24.36 % |
| OPM % | 6.97 % | 7.73 % | 5.35 % | -2.38 % | -1.62 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 13.48 Cr | Rs. 5.97 Cr | Rs. 14.26 Cr | + 138.86 % | + 5.79 % |
| Interest | Rs. 49.64 Cr | Rs. 49.24 Cr | Rs. 51.43 Cr | + 4.45 % | + 3.61 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 104.54 Cr | Rs. 99.29 Cr | Rs. 126.28 Cr | + 27.18 % | + 20.8 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 6.49 Cr | Rs. -8.97 Cr | Rs. -52.12 Cr | -481.05 % | -903.08 % |
| Tax % | 83.9 % | -19.69 % | -43.62 % | -23.93 % | -127.52 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 4.25 Cr | Rs. -11.47 Cr | Rs. -30.5 Cr | -165.91 % | -817.65 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.14 | Rs. -0.07 | Rs. -0.32 | -357.14 % | -328.57 % |
Today, we’re looking at PRISM JOHNSON LIMITED.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -1.54 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 20.3 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 23.4 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.17 %. Operating profit, while down -24.36 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.66 %, 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 -1.62 %, but a shrinkage of -2.38 % sequentially. Other income rose by 138.86 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 5.79 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 4.45 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 3.61 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 27.18 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 20.8 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -903.08 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -481.05 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -127.52 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -23.93 %. Net profit fell by -817.65 % year-on-year but witnessed a -165.91 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -328.57 % but a quarterly fall of -357.14 %. In summary, PRISM JOHNSON 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 2111.73 Cr | Rs. 1728.33 Cr | Rs. 2079.22 Cr | + 20.3 % | -1.54 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1964.54 Cr | Rs. 1594.74 Cr | Rs. 1967.89 Cr | + 23.4 % | + 0.17 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 147.19 Cr | Rs. 133.59 Cr | Rs. 111.33 Cr | -16.66 % | -24.36 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 4.25 Cr | Rs. -11.47 Cr | Rs. -30.5 Cr | -165.91 % | -817.65 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.14 | Rs. -0.07 | Rs. -0.32 | -357.14 % | -328.57 % |
In reviewing PRISM JOHNSON LIMITED.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -1.54 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 20.3 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.17 % compared to the previous year, with a 23.4 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -24.36 % annually, and saw a -16.66 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -817.65 %, and experienced a -165.91 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -328.57 % annually, however dipped by -357.14 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while PRISM JOHNSON LIMITED. 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.
