Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -21.84 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.24 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -33.33 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 200%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Shree Karthik Papers Ltd.. Profit dropped by -334.39 % Year to Year, Shree Karthik Papers Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -203.95 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -290.00 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -200 % 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. 18.708 Cr | Rs. 14.657 Cr | Rs. 14.622 Cr | -0.24 % | -21.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 18.24 Cr | Rs. 13.79 Cr | Rs. 14.78 Cr | + 7.18 % | -18.97 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.47 Cr | Rs. 0.87 Cr | Rs. -0.16 Cr | -118.39 % | -134.04 % |
OPM % | 2.51 % | 5.94 % | -1.09 % | -7.03 % | -3.6 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.09 Cr | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.06 Cr | + 200 % | -33.33 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.25 Cr | Rs. 0.21 Cr | Rs. 0.22 Cr | + 4.76 % | -12 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.11 Cr | Rs. 0.3 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | -96.67 % | -90.91 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 0.38 Cr | Rs. -0.33 Cr | -186.84 % | -265 % |
Tax % | 20.2 % | 6.84 % | -12.88 % | -19.72 % | -33.08 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.16 Cr | Rs. 0.35 Cr | Rs. -0.37 Cr | -205.71 % | -331.25 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.1 | Rs. 0.19 | Rs. -0.19 | -200 % | -290 % |
Today, we’re looking at Shree Karthik Papers 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 -21.84 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.24 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.18 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -18.97 %. Operating profit, while down -134.04 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -118.39 %, 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 -3.6 %, but a shrinkage of -7.03 % sequentially. Other income rose by 200 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -33.33 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 4.76 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -12 %. Depreciation costs fell by -96.67 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -90.91 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -265 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -186.84 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -33.08 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -19.72 %. Net profit fell by -331.25 % year-on-year but witnessed a -205.71 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -290 % but a quarterly fall of -200 %. In summary, Shree Karthik Papers 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. 18.708 Cr | Rs. 14.657 Cr | Rs. 14.622 Cr | -0.24 % | -21.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 18.24 Cr | Rs. 13.79 Cr | Rs. 14.78 Cr | + 7.18 % | -18.97 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.47 Cr | Rs. 0.87 Cr | Rs. -0.16 Cr | -118.39 % | -134.04 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.16 Cr | Rs. 0.35 Cr | Rs. -0.37 Cr | -205.71 % | -331.25 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.1 | Rs. 0.19 | Rs. -0.19 | -200 % | -290 % |
In reviewing Shree Karthik Papers Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -21.84 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -0.24 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -18.97 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.18 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -134.04 % annually, and saw a -118.39 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -331.25 %, and experienced a -205.71 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -290 % annually, however dipped by -200 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Shree Karthik Papers 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.