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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -2.74 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -10.31 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -14.29 %, Marginal decrease of -43.75% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Shetron Ltd.. Profit dropped by -32.52 % Year to Year, Shetron Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -28.1 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -32.60 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -28.24 % 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. 59.54 Cr | Rs. 64.57 Cr | Rs. 57.91 Cr | -10.31 % | -2.74 % |
Expenses | Rs. 54.08 Cr | Rs. 59.15 Cr | Rs. 53.23 Cr | -10.01 % | -1.57 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.46 Cr | Rs. 5.42 Cr | Rs. 4.68 Cr | -13.65 % | -14.29 % |
OPM % | 9.17 % | 8.39 % | 8.08 % | -0.31 % | -1.09 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.21 Cr | Rs. 0.32 Cr | Rs. 0.18 Cr | -43.75 % | -14.29 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.01 Cr | Rs. 2.35 Cr | Rs. 2.06 Cr | -12.34 % | + 2.49 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.38 Cr | Rs. 1.47 Cr | Rs. 1.5 Cr | + 2.04 % | + 8.7 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 2.28 Cr | Rs. 1.92 Cr | Rs. 1.3 Cr | -32.29 % | -42.98 % |
Tax % | 28.51 % | 20.31 % | 15.38 % | -4.93 % | -13.13 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.63 Cr | Rs. 1.53 Cr | Rs. 1.1 Cr | -28.1 % | -32.52 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.81 | Rs. 1.7 | Rs. 1.22 | -28.24 % | -32.6 % |
Today, we’re looking at Shetron Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -2.74 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -10.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -10.01 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -1.57 %. Operating profit, while down -14.29 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -13.65 %, 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 -1.09 %, but a shrinkage of -0.31 % sequentially. Other income fell by -43.75 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -14.29 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -12.34 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 2.49 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.04 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 8.7 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -42.98 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -32.29 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -13.13 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -4.93 %. Net profit fell by -32.52 % year-on-year but witnessed a -28.1 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -32.6 % but a quarterly fall of -28.24 %. In summary, Shetron 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. 59.54 Cr | Rs. 64.57 Cr | Rs. 57.91 Cr | -10.31 % | -2.74 % |
Expenses | Rs. 54.08 Cr | Rs. 59.15 Cr | Rs. 53.23 Cr | -10.01 % | -1.57 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.46 Cr | Rs. 5.42 Cr | Rs. 4.68 Cr | -13.65 % | -14.29 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.63 Cr | Rs. 1.53 Cr | Rs. 1.1 Cr | -28.1 % | -32.52 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.81 | Rs. 1.7 | Rs. 1.22 | -28.24 % | -32.6 % |
In reviewing Shetron Ltd.’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -2.74 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -10.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -1.57 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -10.01 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -14.29 % annually, and saw a -13.65 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -32.52 %, and experienced a -28.1 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -32.6 % annually, however dipped by -28.24 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Shetron 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.
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