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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -2.72 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.85 %.
- 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 21.01 %. Marginal decrease of -49.47% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sicagen India Limited. Profit dropped by -72.52 % Year to Year, Sicagen India Limited’s profitability increased by 32.33 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -72.34 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 32.2 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 227.42 Cr | Rs. 227.71 Cr | Rs. 221.23 Cr | -2.85 % | -2.72 % |
Expenses | Rs. 216.05 Cr | Rs. 222.48 Cr | Rs. 212.85 Cr | -4.33 % | -1.48 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 11.37 Cr | Rs. 5.23 Cr | Rs. 8.38 Cr | + 60.23 % | -26.3 % |
OPM % | 5 % | 2.3 % | 3.79 % | + 1.49 % | -1.21 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.19 Cr | Rs. 2.85 Cr | Rs. 1.44 Cr | -49.47 % | + 21.01 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.64 Cr | Rs. 2.65 Cr | Rs. 2.94 Cr | + 10.94 % | + 11.36 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 3.55 Cr | Rs. 2.2 Cr | Rs. 3.33 Cr | + 51.36 % | -6.2 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 6.37 Cr | Rs. 3.23 Cr | Rs. 3.55 Cr | + 9.91 % | -44.27 % |
Tax % | 12.25 % | 28.17 % | 13.52 % | -14.65 % | + 1.27 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.17 Cr | Rs. 2.32 Cr | Rs. 3.07 Cr | + 32.33 % | -72.52 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.82 | Rs. 0.59 | Rs. 0.78 | + 32.2 % | -72.34 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sicagen India Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -2.72 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.85 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -4.33 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -1.48 %. Operating profit, while down -26.3 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 60.23 %, 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 -1.21 %, but an expansion of 1.49 % sequentially. Other income fell by -49.47 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 21.01 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 10.94 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 11.36 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 51.36 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -6.2 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -44.27 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 9.91 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.27 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -14.65 %. Net profit fell by -72.52 % year-on-year but experienced a 32.33 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -72.34 % but a quarterly rise of 32.2 %. In summary, Sicagen India 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. 227.42 Cr | Rs. 227.71 Cr | Rs. 221.23 Cr | -2.85 % | -2.72 % |
Expenses | Rs. 216.05 Cr | Rs. 222.48 Cr | Rs. 212.85 Cr | -4.33 % | -1.48 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 11.37 Cr | Rs. 5.23 Cr | Rs. 8.38 Cr | + 60.23 % | -26.3 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.17 Cr | Rs. 2.32 Cr | Rs. 3.07 Cr | + 32.33 % | -72.52 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.82 | Rs. 0.59 | Rs. 0.78 | + 32.2 % | -72.34 % |
In reviewing Sicagen India Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -2.72 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -2.85 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -1.48 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -4.33 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -26.3 % annually, and saw a 60.23 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -72.52 %, and experienced a 32.33 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -72.34 % annually, however rose by 32.2 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sicagen India Limited faces strong annual decline 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.