Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 5.8 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 9.24 %.
- 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 30.69 %. Marginal decrease of -20.96% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited. Notable increase of 2.15 % in net profit Year to Year, Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited’s profitability increased by 71.46 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 1.97 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 71.78 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 180.313 Cr | Rs. 174.643 Cr | Rs. 190.775 Cr | + 9.24 % | + 5.8 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 159.91 Cr | Rs. 160.68 Cr | Rs. 172.04 Cr | + 7.07 % | + 7.59 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 20.4 Cr | Rs. 13.96 Cr | Rs. 18.74 Cr | + 34.24 % | -8.14 % |
| OPM % | 11.31 % | 7.99 % | 9.82 % | + 1.83 % | -1.49 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 2.02 Cr | Rs. 3.34 Cr | Rs. 2.64 Cr | -20.96 % | + 30.69 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.96 Cr | Rs. 0.62 Cr | Rs. 0.22 Cr | -64.52 % | -77.08 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 4.95 Cr | Rs. 5.49 Cr | Rs. 5.29 Cr | -3.64 % | + 6.87 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 16.51 Cr | Rs. 11.19 Cr | Rs. 15.87 Cr | + 41.82 % | -3.88 % |
| Tax % | 22.43 % | 31.83 % | 17.54 % | -14.29 % | -4.89 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 12.81 Cr | Rs. 7.63 Cr | Rs. 13.09 Cr | + 71.56 % | + 2.19 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.06 | Rs. 2.41 | Rs. 4.14 | + 71.78 % | + 1.97 % |
Today, we’re looking at Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 5.8 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 9.24 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.07 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 7.59 %. Operating profit, while down -8.14 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 34.24 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -1.49 %, but an expansion of 1.83 % sequentially. Other income fell by -20.96 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 30.69 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -64.52 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -77.08 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.64 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.87 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -3.88 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 41.82 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4.89 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -14.29 %. Net profit rose by 2.19 % year-on-year but experienced a 71.56 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 1.97 % but a quarterly rise of 71.78 %. In summary, Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 180.313 Cr | Rs. 174.643 Cr | Rs. 190.775 Cr | + 9.24 % | + 5.8 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 159.91 Cr | Rs. 160.68 Cr | Rs. 172.04 Cr | + 7.07 % | + 7.59 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 20.4 Cr | Rs. 13.96 Cr | Rs. 18.74 Cr | + 34.24 % | -8.14 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 12.81 Cr | Rs. 7.63 Cr | Rs. 13.09 Cr | + 71.56 % | + 2.19 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.06 | Rs. 2.41 | Rs. 4.14 | + 71.78 % | + 1.97 % |
In reviewing Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 5.8 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 9.24 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 7.59 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.07 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -8.14 % annually, and saw a 34.24 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 2.19 %, and experienced a 71.56 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 1.97 % annually, however rose by 71.78 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
