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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 2.68 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -4.56 %.
- 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 71.02 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 78.01%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Redington Limited. Profit dropped by -1.37 % Year to Year, Redington Limited’s profitability dropped by -6.9 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 4.79 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -4.59 % 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. 21848.59 Cr | Rs. 23504.97 Cr | Rs. 22433.41 Cr | -4.56 % | + 2.68 % |
Expenses | Rs. 21305.44 Cr | Rs. 22987.67 Cr | Rs. 21974.1 Cr | -4.41 % | + 3.14 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 543.15 Cr | Rs. 517.3 Cr | Rs. 459.31 Cr | -11.21 % | -15.44 % |
OPM % | 2.49 % | 2.2 % | 2.05 % | -0.15 % | -0.44 % |
Other Income | Rs. 46.38 Cr | Rs. 44.56 Cr | Rs. 79.32 Cr | + 78.01 % | + 71.02 % |
Interest | Rs. 92.09 Cr | Rs. 84.61 Cr | Rs. 106.43 Cr | + 25.79 % | + 15.57 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 42.75 Cr | Rs. 43.33 Cr | Rs. 51.66 Cr | + 19.22 % | + 20.84 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 454.69 Cr | Rs. 433.92 Cr | Rs. 380.54 Cr | -12.3 % | -16.31 % |
Tax % | 27.78 % | 19.83 % | 14.89 % | -4.94 % | -12.89 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 328.39 Cr | Rs. 347.88 Cr | Rs. 323.89 Cr | -6.9 % | -1.37 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.97 | Rs. 4.36 | Rs. 4.16 | -4.59 % | + 4.79 % |
Today, we’re looking at Redington 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 2.68 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -4.56 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -4.41 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.14 %. Operating profit, while down -15.44 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -11.21 %, 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 -0.44 %, but a shrinkage of -0.15 % sequentially. Other income rose by 78.01 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 71.02 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 25.79 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 15.57 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 19.22 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 20.84 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -16.31 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -12.3 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -12.89 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -4.94 %. Net profit fell by -1.37 % year-on-year but witnessed a -6.9 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 4.79 % but a quarterly fall of -4.59 %. In summary, Redington 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. 21848.59 Cr | Rs. 23504.97 Cr | Rs. 22433.41 Cr | -4.56 % | + 2.68 % |
Expenses | Rs. 21305.44 Cr | Rs. 22987.67 Cr | Rs. 21974.1 Cr | -4.41 % | + 3.14 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 543.15 Cr | Rs. 517.3 Cr | Rs. 459.31 Cr | -11.21 % | -15.44 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 328.39 Cr | Rs. 347.88 Cr | Rs. 323.89 Cr | -6.9 % | -1.37 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.97 | Rs. 4.36 | Rs. 4.16 | -4.59 % | + 4.79 % |
In reviewing Redington Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 2.68 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -4.56 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.14 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -4.41 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -15.44 % annually, and saw a -11.21 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -1.37 %, and experienced a -6.9 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 4.79 % annually, however dipped by -4.59 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Redington 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.