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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 9.52 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.13 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -59.73 %, Marginal decrease of -95.69% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for S H Kelkar and Company Limited. Profit dropped by -45.5 % Year to Year, S H Kelkar and Company Limited’s profitability dropped by -56.02 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -46.41 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -55.75 % 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. 496 Cr | Rs. 542.5 Cr | Rs. 543.21 Cr | + 0.13 % | + 9.52 % |
Expenses | Rs. 419.22 Cr | Rs. 462.38 Cr | Rs. 479.56 Cr | + 3.72 % | + 14.39 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 76.78 Cr | Rs. 80.12 Cr | Rs. 63.65 Cr | -20.56 % | -17.1 % |
OPM % | 15.48 % | 14.77 % | 11.72 % | -3.05 % | -3.76 % |
Other Income | Rs. 2.21 Cr | Rs. 20.65 Cr | Rs. 0.89 Cr | -95.69 % | -59.73 % |
Interest | Rs. 10.8 Cr | Rs. 12.82 Cr | Rs. 13.82 Cr | + 7.8 % | + 27.96 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 22.69 Cr | Rs. 24.18 Cr | Rs. 23.35 Cr | -3.43 % | + 2.91 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 45.5 Cr | Rs. 63.77 Cr | Rs. 27.37 Cr | -57.08 % | -39.85 % |
Tax % | 29.38 % | 37.19 % | 34.89 % | -2.3 % | + 5.51 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 32.13 Cr | Rs. 39.81 Cr | Rs. 17.51 Cr | -56.02 % | -45.5 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.37 | Rs. 2.87 | Rs. 1.27 | -55.75 % | -46.41 % |
Today, we’re looking at S H Kelkar and Company 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 9.52 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.13 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.72 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 14.39 %. Operating profit, while down -17.1 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -20.56 %, 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 -3.76 %, but a shrinkage of -3.05 % sequentially. Other income fell by -95.69 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -59.73 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 7.8 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 27.96 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.43 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.91 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -39.85 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -57.08 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.51 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -2.3 %. Net profit fell by -45.5 % year-on-year but witnessed a -56.02 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -46.41 % but a quarterly fall of -55.75 %. In summary, S H Kelkar and Company 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. 496 Cr | Rs. 542.5 Cr | Rs. 543.21 Cr | + 0.13 % | + 9.52 % |
Expenses | Rs. 419.22 Cr | Rs. 462.38 Cr | Rs. 479.56 Cr | + 3.72 % | + 14.39 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 76.78 Cr | Rs. 80.12 Cr | Rs. 63.65 Cr | -20.56 % | -17.1 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 32.13 Cr | Rs. 39.81 Cr | Rs. 17.51 Cr | -56.02 % | -45.5 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.37 | Rs. 2.87 | Rs. 1.27 | -55.75 % | -46.41 % |
In reviewing S H Kelkar and Company Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 9.52 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 0.13 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 14.39 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.72 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -17.1 % annually, and saw a -20.56 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -45.5 %, and experienced a -56.02 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -46.41 % annually, however dipped by -55.75 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while S H Kelkar and Company 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.