Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 34.03 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 46.44 %.
- 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 671.88 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 220.78%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sadhana Nitrochem Limited. Profit dropped by -70.62 % Year to Year, Sadhana Nitrochem Limited’s profitability dropped by -44.09 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -77.78 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -50 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 48.16 Cr | Rs. 44.08 Cr | Rs. 64.55 Cr | + 46.44 % | + 34.03 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 38.45 Cr | Rs. 32.68 Cr | Rs. 55.26 Cr | + 69.09 % | + 43.72 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 9.71 Cr | Rs. 11.4 Cr | Rs. 9.29 Cr | -18.51 % | -4.33 % |
| OPM % | 20.16 % | 25.86 % | 14.39 % | -11.47 % | -5.77 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.32 Cr | Rs. 0.77 Cr | Rs. 2.47 Cr | + 220.78 % | + 671.88 % |
| Interest | Rs. 4.27 Cr | Rs. 4.36 Cr | Rs. 4.12 Cr | -5.5 % | -3.51 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 2.68 Cr | Rs. 3.83 Cr | Rs. 3.47 Cr | -9.4 % | + 29.48 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 3.08 Cr | Rs. 3.98 Cr | Rs. 4.17 Cr | + 4.77 % | + 35.39 % |
| Tax % | 42.53 % | 76.63 % | 87.53 % | + 10.9 % | + 45 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 1.77 Cr | Rs. 0.93 Cr | Rs. 0.52 Cr | -44.09 % | -70.62 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.09 | Rs. 0.04 | Rs. 0.02 | -50 % | -77.78 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sadhana Nitrochem 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 34.03 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 46.44 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 69.09 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 43.72 %. Operating profit, while down -4.33 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -18.51 %, 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 -5.77 %, but a shrinkage of -11.47 % sequentially. Other income rose by 220.78 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 671.88 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -5.5 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -3.51 %. Depreciation costs fell by -9.4 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 29.48 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 35.39 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 4.77 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 45 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 10.9 %. Net profit fell by -70.62 % year-on-year but witnessed a -44.09 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -77.78 % but a quarterly fall of -50 %. In summary, Sadhana Nitrochem 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. 48.16 Cr | Rs. 44.08 Cr | Rs. 64.55 Cr | + 46.44 % | + 34.03 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 38.45 Cr | Rs. 32.68 Cr | Rs. 55.26 Cr | + 69.09 % | + 43.72 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 9.71 Cr | Rs. 11.4 Cr | Rs. 9.29 Cr | -18.51 % | -4.33 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 1.77 Cr | Rs. 0.93 Cr | Rs. 0.52 Cr | -44.09 % | -70.62 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.09 | Rs. 0.04 | Rs. 0.02 | -50 % | -77.78 % |
In reviewing Sadhana Nitrochem Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 34.03 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 46.44 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 43.72 % compared to the previous year, with a 69.09 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -4.33 % annually, and saw a -18.51 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -70.62 %, and experienced a -44.09 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -77.78 % annually, however dipped by -50 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sadhana Nitrochem Limited 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.
