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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -9.05 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 4.75 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -17.66 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 11.28%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for RICO Auto Industries Ltd.. Profit dropped by -37.13 % Year to Year, RICO Auto Industries Ltd.’s profitability increased by 55.14 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -37.17 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 62.16 % 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. 602.98 Cr | Rs. 523.52 Cr | Rs. 548.41 Cr | + 4.75 % | -9.05 % |
Expenses | Rs. 536.09 Cr | Rs. 465.27 Cr | Rs. 489.35 Cr | + 5.18 % | -8.72 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 66.89 Cr | Rs. 58.25 Cr | Rs. 59.06 Cr | + 1.39 % | -11.71 % |
OPM % | 11.09 % | 11.13 % | 10.77 % | -0.36 % | -0.32 % |
Other Income | Rs. 6.23 Cr | Rs. 4.61 Cr | Rs. 5.13 Cr | + 11.28 % | -17.66 % |
Interest | Rs. 15.07 Cr | Rs. 16.23 Cr | Rs. 13.15 Cr | -18.98 % | -12.74 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 30.93 Cr | Rs. 30.08 Cr | Rs. 28.14 Cr | -6.45 % | -9.02 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 27.12 Cr | Rs. 16.55 Cr | Rs. 22.9 Cr | + 38.37 % | -15.56 % |
Tax % | 4.04 % | 34.29 % | 31.26 % | -3.03 % | + 27.22 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 25.91 Cr | Rs. 10.5 Cr | Rs. 16.29 Cr | + 55.14 % | -37.13 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.91 | Rs. 0.74 | Rs. 1.2 | + 62.16 % | -37.17 % |
Today, we’re looking at RICO Auto Industries 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 -9.05 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 4.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.18 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -8.72 %. Operating profit, while down -11.71 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.39 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.32 %, but a shrinkage of -0.36 % sequentially. Other income rose by 11.28 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -17.66 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -18.98 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -12.74 %. Depreciation costs fell by -6.45 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -9.02 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -15.56 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 38.37 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 27.22 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -3.03 %. Net profit fell by -37.13 % year-on-year but experienced a 55.14 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -37.17 % but a quarterly rise of 62.16 %. In summary, RICO Auto Industries 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. 602.98 Cr | Rs. 523.52 Cr | Rs. 548.41 Cr | + 4.75 % | -9.05 % |
Expenses | Rs. 536.09 Cr | Rs. 465.27 Cr | Rs. 489.35 Cr | + 5.18 % | -8.72 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 66.89 Cr | Rs. 58.25 Cr | Rs. 59.06 Cr | + 1.39 % | -11.71 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 25.91 Cr | Rs. 10.5 Cr | Rs. 16.29 Cr | + 55.14 % | -37.13 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.91 | Rs. 0.74 | Rs. 1.2 | + 62.16 % | -37.17 % |
In reviewing RICO Auto Industries Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -9.05 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 4.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -8.72 % compared to the previous year, with a 5.18 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -11.71 % annually, and saw a 1.39 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -37.13 %, and experienced a 55.14 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -37.17 % annually, however rose by 62.16 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while RICO Auto Industries Ltd. faces strong annual decline 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.