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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 75.72 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 88.52 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -33.88 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 1.25%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Punjab Communications Limited. Notable increase of 9911.33 % in net profit Year to Year, Punjab Communications Limited’s profitability dropped by -1200.95 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 10,308.33 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -1205.31 % 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. 3.345 Cr | Rs. 3.118 Cr | Rs. 5.878 Cr | + 88.52 % | + 75.72 % |
Expenses | Rs. 5.57 Cr | Rs. 5.54 Cr | Rs. 7.9 Cr | + 42.6 % | + 41.83 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -2.23 Cr | Rs. -2.42 Cr | Rs. -2.02 Cr | + 16.53 % | + 9.42 % |
OPM % | -66.67 % | -77.61 % | -34.37 % | + 43.24 % | + 32.3 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.45 Cr | Rs. 1.6 Cr | Rs. 1.62 Cr | + 1.25 % | -33.88 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.48 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | -97.92 % | -50 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | + 0 % | + 0 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. -1.35 Cr | Rs. -0.46 Cr | + 65.93 % | -406.67 % |
Tax % | 0 % | -0 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. -1.36 Cr | Rs. 15.02 Cr | + 1204.41 % | + 9913.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.12 | Rs. -1.13 | Rs. 12.49 | + 1205.31 % | + 10308.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at Punjab Communications 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 75.72 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 88.52 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 42.6 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 41.83 %. Operating profit, while up 9.42 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 16.53 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 32.3 %, but an expansion of 43.24 % sequentially. Other income rose by 1.25 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -33.88 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -97.92 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -50 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -406.67 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 65.93 %.
Net profit rose by 9913.33 % year-on-year but experienced a 1204.41 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 10308.33 % but a quarterly rise of 1205.31 %. In summary, Punjab Communications 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. 3.345 Cr | Rs. 3.118 Cr | Rs. 5.878 Cr | + 88.52 % | + 75.72 % |
Expenses | Rs. 5.57 Cr | Rs. 5.54 Cr | Rs. 7.9 Cr | + 42.6 % | + 41.83 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -2.23 Cr | Rs. -2.42 Cr | Rs. -2.02 Cr | + 16.53 % | + 9.42 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. -1.36 Cr | Rs. 15.02 Cr | + 1204.41 % | + 9913.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.12 | Rs. -1.13 | Rs. 12.49 | + 1205.31 % | + 10308.33 % |
In reviewing Punjab Communications Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 75.72 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 88.52 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 41.83 % compared to the previous year, with a 42.6 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 9.42 % annually, and saw a 16.53 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 9913.33 %, and experienced a 1204.41 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 10308.33 % annually, however rose by 1205.31 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Punjab Communications 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.