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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’s sales declined by -8.36 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -21.19 %.
- 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 23.05 %. Marginal decrease of -33.41% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Shree Digvijay Cement Co.Ltd. Profit dropped by -34.66 % Year to Year, Shree Digvijay Cement Co.Ltd’s profitability dropped by -64.48 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -36.13 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -64.81 % 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. 192.954 Cr | Rs. 224.365 Cr | Rs. 176.829 Cr | -21.19 % | -8.36 % |
Expenses | Rs. 162.26 Cr | Rs. 176.39 Cr | Rs. 155.26 Cr | -11.98 % | -4.31 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 30.69 Cr | Rs. 47.98 Cr | Rs. 21.57 Cr | -55.04 % | -29.72 % |
OPM % | 15.91 % | 21.38 % | 12.2 % | -9.18 % | -3.71 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.77 Cr | Rs. 3.271 Cr | Rs. 2.178 Cr | -33.41 % | + 23.05 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.67 Cr | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. 0.72 Cr | + 1100 % | + 7.46 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 8.96 Cr | Rs. 8.23 Cr | Rs. 8 Cr | -2.79 % | -10.71 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 22.83 Cr | Rs. 42.96 Cr | Rs. 15.03 Cr | -65.01 % | -34.17 % |
Tax % | 24.43 % | 26.13 % | 24.97 % | -1.16 % | + 0.54 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 17.25 Cr | Rs. 31.74 Cr | Rs. 11.27 Cr | -64.49 % | -34.67 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.17 | Rs. 2.17 | Rs. 0.76 | -64.98 % | -35.04 % |
Today, we’re looking at Shree Digvijay Cement Co.Ltd’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -8.36 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -21.19 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -11.98 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -4.31 %. Operating profit, while down -29.72 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -55.04 %, 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 -3.71 %, but a shrinkage of -9.18 % sequentially. Other income fell by -33.41 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 23.05 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 1100 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 7.46 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.79 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -10.71 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -34.17 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -65.01 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.54 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.16 %. Net profit fell by -34.67 % year-on-year but witnessed a -64.49 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -35.04 % but a quarterly fall of -64.98 %. In summary, Shree Digvijay Cement Co.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. 192.954 Cr | Rs. 224.365 Cr | Rs. 176.829 Cr | -21.19 % | -8.36 % |
Expenses | Rs. 162.26 Cr | Rs. 176.39 Cr | Rs. 155.26 Cr | -11.98 % | -4.31 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 30.69 Cr | Rs. 47.98 Cr | Rs. 21.57 Cr | -55.04 % | -29.72 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 17.25 Cr | Rs. 31.74 Cr | Rs. 11.27 Cr | -64.49 % | -34.67 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.17 | Rs. 2.17 | Rs. 0.76 | -64.98 % | -35.04 % |
In reviewing Shree Digvijay Cement Co.Ltd’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -8.36 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -21.19 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -4.31 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -11.98 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -29.72 % annually, and saw a -55.04 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -34.67 %, and experienced a -64.49 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -35.04 % annually, however dipped by -64.98 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Shree Digvijay Cement Co.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.