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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 12.85 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.93 %.
- 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 66 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 31.75%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Shri Keshav Cements and Infra Limited. Profit dropped by -109.22 % Year to Year, Shri Keshav Cements and Infra Limited’s profitability dropped by -39.37 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -106.53 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -44.31 % 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. 31.92 Cr | Rs. 34.006 Cr | Rs. 36.023 Cr | + 5.93 % | + 12.85 % |
Expenses | Rs. 23.92 Cr | Rs. 22.94 Cr | Rs. 25.31 Cr | + 10.33 % | + 5.81 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 8 Cr | Rs. 11.07 Cr | Rs. 10.71 Cr | -3.25 % | + 33.88 % |
OPM % | 25.06 % | 32.55 % | 29.73 % | -2.82 % | + 4.67 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.5 Cr | Rs. 0.63 Cr | Rs. 0.83 Cr | + 31.75 % | + 66 % |
Interest | Rs. 7.05 Cr | Rs. 4.41 Cr | Rs. 3.78 Cr | -14.29 % | -46.38 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.68 Cr | Rs. 3.01 Cr | Rs. 3.01 Cr | + 0 % | + 12.31 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -1.23 Cr | Rs. 4.28 Cr | Rs. 4.75 Cr | + 10.98 % | + 486.18 % |
Tax % | -2016.87 % | 7.11 % | 3.44 % | -3.67 % | + 2020.31 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -26.1 Cr | Rs. 3.97 Cr | Rs. 2.41 Cr | -39.29 % | + 109.23 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -21.73 | Rs. 2.52 | Rs. 1.42 | -43.65 % | + 106.53 % |
Today, we’re looking at Shri Keshav Cements and Infra 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 12.85 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 10.33 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.81 %. Operating profit, while up 33.88 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -3.25 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 4.67 %, but a shrinkage of -2.82 % sequentially. Other income rose by 31.75 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 66 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -14.29 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -46.38 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 12.31 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 486.18 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 10.98 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2020.31 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -3.67 %. Net profit rose by 109.23 % year-on-year but witnessed a -39.29 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 106.53 % but a quarterly fall of -43.65 %. In summary, Shri Keshav Cements and Infra 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 31.92 Cr | Rs. 34.006 Cr | Rs. 36.023 Cr | + 5.93 % | + 12.85 % |
Expenses | Rs. 23.92 Cr | Rs. 22.94 Cr | Rs. 25.31 Cr | + 10.33 % | + 5.81 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 8 Cr | Rs. 11.07 Cr | Rs. 10.71 Cr | -3.25 % | + 33.88 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -26.1 Cr | Rs. 3.97 Cr | Rs. 2.41 Cr | -39.29 % | + 109.23 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -21.73 | Rs. 2.52 | Rs. 1.42 | -43.65 % | + 106.53 % |
In reviewing Shri Keshav Cements and Infra Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 12.85 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 5.93 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.81 % compared to the previous year, with a 10.33 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 33.88 % annually, and saw a -3.25 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 109.23 %, and experienced a -39.29 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 106.53 % annually, however dipped by -43.65 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Shri Keshav Cements and Infra 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.