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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -34.02 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -25.45 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -106 %, Marginal decrease of -111.11% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for SAL AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED. Profit dropped by -66.18 % Year to Year, SAL AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED’s profitability increased by 3.33 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -74.53 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -24.6 % 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. 92.12 Cr | Rs. 81.53 Cr | Rs. 60.78 Cr | -25.45 % | -34.02 % |
Expenses | Rs. 87.09 Cr | Rs. 78.89 Cr | Rs. 57.84 Cr | -26.68 % | -33.59 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.03 Cr | Rs. 2.64 Cr | Rs. 2.94 Cr | + 11.36 % | -41.55 % |
OPM % | 5.46 % | 3.24 % | 4.84 % | + 1.6 % | -0.62 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.5 Cr | Rs. 0.27 Cr | Rs. -0.03 Cr | -111.11 % | -106 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.87 Cr | Rs. 0.58 Cr | Rs. 0.69 Cr | + 18.97 % | -20.69 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.08 Cr | Rs. 1.19 Cr | Rs. 0.99 Cr | -16.81 % | -8.33 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 3.58 Cr | Rs. 1.14 Cr | Rs. 1.23 Cr | + 7.89 % | -65.64 % |
Tax % | 23.18 % | 21.05 % | 24.39 % | + 3.34 % | + 1.21 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.75 Cr | Rs. 0.9 Cr | Rs. 0.93 Cr | + 3.33 % | -66.18 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.07 | Rs. 3.74 | Rs. 2.82 | -24.6 % | -74.53 % |
Today, we’re looking at SAL AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -34.02 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -25.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -26.68 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -33.59 %. Operating profit, while down -41.55 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 11.36 %, 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 -0.62 %, but an expansion of 1.6 % sequentially. Other income fell by -111.11 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -106 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 18.97 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -20.69 %. Depreciation costs fell by -16.81 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -8.33 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -65.64 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 7.89 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.21 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.34 %. Net profit fell by -66.18 % year-on-year but experienced a 3.33 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -74.53 % but a quarterly fall of -24.6 %. In summary, SAL AUTOMOTIVE 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. 92.12 Cr | Rs. 81.53 Cr | Rs. 60.78 Cr | -25.45 % | -34.02 % |
Expenses | Rs. 87.09 Cr | Rs. 78.89 Cr | Rs. 57.84 Cr | -26.68 % | -33.59 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.03 Cr | Rs. 2.64 Cr | Rs. 2.94 Cr | + 11.36 % | -41.55 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.75 Cr | Rs. 0.9 Cr | Rs. 0.93 Cr | + 3.33 % | -66.18 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.07 | Rs. 3.74 | Rs. 2.82 | -24.6 % | -74.53 % |
In reviewing SAL AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -34.02 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -25.45 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -33.59 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -26.68 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -41.55 % annually, and saw a 11.36 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -66.18 %, and experienced a 3.33 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -74.53 % annually, however dipped by -24.6 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while SAL AUTOMOTIVE 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.