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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -41.14 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -39.85 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter:
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Santosh Fine-Fab Ltd.. Profit dropped by -20400 % Year to Year, Santosh Fine-Fab Ltd.’s profitability increased by 1502.63 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -3,033.33 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 1500 % 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. 4.215 Cr | Rs. 4.125 Cr | Rs. 2.481 Cr | -39.85 % | -41.14 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4.1 Cr | Rs. 4 Cr | Rs. 3.04 Cr | -24 % | -25.85 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.13 Cr | Rs. -0.56 Cr | -530.77 % | -566.67 % |
OPM % | 2.85 % | 3.15 % | -22.57 % | -25.72 % | -25.42 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. -0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.16 Cr | + 14.29 % | + 14.29 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | + 0 % | + 0 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. -0.06 Cr | Rs. -0.77 Cr | -1183.33 % | -2666.67 % |
Tax % | 86.36 % | -41.27 % | -21.42 % | + 19.85 % | -107.78 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. -0.04 Cr | Rs. -0.61 Cr | -1425 % | 0 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.06 | Rs. -0.11 | Rs. -1.76 | -1500 % | -3033.33 % |
Today, we’re looking at Santosh Fine-Fab 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 -41.14 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -39.85 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -24 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -25.85 %. Operating profit, while down -566.67 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -530.77 %, 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 -25.42 %, but a shrinkage of -25.72 % sequentially. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 14.29 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 14.29 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -2666.67 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -1183.33 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -107.78 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 19.85 %. but witnessed a -1425 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -3033.33 % but a quarterly fall of -1500 %. In summary, Santosh Fine-Fab 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. 4.215 Cr | Rs. 4.125 Cr | Rs. 2.481 Cr | -39.85 % | -41.14 % |
Expenses | Rs. 4.1 Cr | Rs. 4 Cr | Rs. 3.04 Cr | -24 % | -25.85 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.13 Cr | Rs. -0.56 Cr | -530.77 % | -566.67 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. -0.04 Cr | Rs. -0.61 Cr | -1425 % | 0 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.06 | Rs. -0.11 | Rs. -1.76 | -1500 % | -3033.33 % |
In reviewing Santosh Fine-Fab Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -41.14 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -39.85 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -25.85 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -24 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -566.67 % annually, and saw a -530.77 % decrease from the last quarter.
and experienced a -1425 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -3033.33 % annually, however dipped by -1500 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Santosh Fine-Fab Ltd. 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.