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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 6.21 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -1.11 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -23.92 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 65%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Shalimar Paints Ltd.. Notable increase of 174.64 % in net profit Year to Year, Shalimar Paints Ltd.’s profitability increased by 128.94 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 137.59 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 125.71 % 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. 135.83 Cr | Rs. 145.88 Cr | Rs. 144.26 Cr | -1.11 % | + 6.21 % |
Expenses | Rs. 141.9 Cr | Rs. 152.84 Cr | Rs. 166.75 Cr | + 9.1 % | + 17.51 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -6.07 Cr | Rs. -6.96 Cr | Rs. -22.49 Cr | -223.13 % | -270.51 % |
OPM % | -4.47 % | -4.77 % | -15.59 % | -10.82 % | -11.12 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.47 Cr | Rs. 1.6 Cr | Rs. 2.64 Cr | + 65 % | -23.92 % |
Interest | Rs. 3.84 Cr | Rs. 2.49 Cr | Rs. 2.17 Cr | -12.85 % | -43.49 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 3.18 Cr | Rs. 3.69 Cr | Rs. 4.4 Cr | + 19.24 % | + 38.36 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -9.62 Cr | Rs. -11.54 Cr | Rs. -26.42 Cr | -128.94 % | -174.64 % |
Tax % | -0 % | -0 % | -0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -9.62 Cr | Rs. -11.54 Cr | Rs. -26.42 Cr | -128.94 % | -174.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.33 | Rs. -1.4 | Rs. -3.16 | -125.71 % | -137.59 % |
Today, we’re looking at Shalimar Paints Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 6.21 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -1.11 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 9.1 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 17.51 %. Operating profit, while down -270.51 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -223.13 %, 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 -11.12 %, but a shrinkage of -10.82 % sequentially. Other income rose by 65 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -23.92 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -12.85 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -43.49 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 19.24 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 38.36 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -174.64 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -128.94 %.
Net profit fell by -174.64 % year-on-year but witnessed a -128.94 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -137.59 % but a quarterly fall of -125.71 %. In summary, Shalimar Paints 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. 135.83 Cr | Rs. 145.88 Cr | Rs. 144.26 Cr | -1.11 % | + 6.21 % |
Expenses | Rs. 141.9 Cr | Rs. 152.84 Cr | Rs. 166.75 Cr | + 9.1 % | + 17.51 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -6.07 Cr | Rs. -6.96 Cr | Rs. -22.49 Cr | -223.13 % | -270.51 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -9.62 Cr | Rs. -11.54 Cr | Rs. -26.42 Cr | -128.94 % | -174.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.33 | Rs. -1.4 | Rs. -3.16 | -125.71 % | -137.59 % |
In reviewing Shalimar Paints Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 6.21 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -1.11 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 17.51 % compared to the previous year, with a 9.1 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -270.51 % annually, and saw a -223.13 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -174.64 %, and experienced a -128.94 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -137.59 % annually, however dipped by -125.71 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Shalimar Paints 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.