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Highlights
- 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 32.36 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.75 %.
- 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 14.11 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 359.76%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for SEPC Limited. Profit dropped by -59.45 % Year to Year, SEPC Limited’s profitability dropped by -71.63 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -75.00 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -83.33 % 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. 129.178 Cr | Rs. 175.824 Cr | Rs. 170.986 Cr | -2.75 % | + 32.36 % |
Expenses | Rs. 120.69 Cr | Rs. 151.62 Cr | Rs. 163.31 Cr | + 7.71 % | + 35.31 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 8.49 Cr | Rs. 24.2 Cr | Rs. 7.68 Cr | -68.26 % | -9.54 % |
OPM % | 6.57 % | 13.76 % | 4.49 % | -9.27 % | -2.08 % |
Other Income | Rs. 9.601 Cr | Rs. 2.383 Cr | Rs. 10.956 Cr | + 359.76 % | + 14.11 % |
Interest | Rs. 11.11 Cr | Rs. 12.61 Cr | Rs. 10.45 Cr | -17.13 % | -5.94 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.33 Cr | Rs. 1.3 Cr | Rs. 1.29 Cr | -0.77 % | -3.01 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 5.65 Cr | Rs. 12.67 Cr | Rs. 6.9 Cr | -45.54 % | + 22.12 % |
Tax % | 0 % | 36.28 % | 66.74 % | + 30.46 % | + 66.74 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.65 Cr | Rs. 8.08 Cr | Rs. 2.29 Cr | -71.66 % | -59.47 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.04 | Rs. 0.06 | Rs. 0.01 | -83.33 % | -75 % |
Today, we’re looking at SEPC Limited’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 32.36 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.71 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 35.31 %. Operating profit, while down -9.54 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -68.26 %, 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 -2.08 %, but a shrinkage of -9.27 % sequentially. Other income rose by 359.76 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 14.11 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -17.13 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -5.94 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.77 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -3.01 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 22.12 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -45.54 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 66.74 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 30.46 %. Net profit fell by -59.47 % year-on-year but witnessed a -71.66 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -75 % but a quarterly fall of -83.33 %. In summary, SEPC 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. 129.178 Cr | Rs. 175.824 Cr | Rs. 170.986 Cr | -2.75 % | + 32.36 % |
Expenses | Rs. 120.69 Cr | Rs. 151.62 Cr | Rs. 163.31 Cr | + 7.71 % | + 35.31 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 8.49 Cr | Rs. 24.2 Cr | Rs. 7.68 Cr | -68.26 % | -9.54 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 5.65 Cr | Rs. 8.08 Cr | Rs. 2.29 Cr | -71.66 % | -59.47 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.04 | Rs. 0.06 | Rs. 0.01 | -83.33 % | -75 % |
In reviewing SEPC Limited’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 32.36 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -2.75 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 35.31 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.71 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -9.54 % annually, and saw a -68.26 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -59.47 %, and experienced a -71.66 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -75 % annually, however dipped by -83.33 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while SEPC Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
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