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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 75.48 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 43.9 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -83.25 %, Marginal decrease of -13.74% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Skipper Limited. Notable increase of 6.09 % in net profit Year to Year, Skipper Limited’s profitability increased by 22.91 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 2.60 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 19.1 % 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. 657.357 Cr | Rs. 801.581 Cr | Rs. 1153.508 Cr | + 43.9 % | + 75.48 % |
Expenses | Rs. 585.76 Cr | Rs. 724.51 Cr | Rs. 1044.98 Cr | + 44.23 % | + 78.4 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 71.6 Cr | Rs. 77.07 Cr | Rs. 108.53 Cr | + 40.82 % | + 51.58 % |
OPM % | 10.89 % | 9.61 % | 9.41 % | -0.2 % | -1.48 % |
Other Income | Rs. 25.5 Cr | Rs. 4.95 Cr | Rs. 4.27 Cr | -13.74 % | -83.25 % |
Interest | Rs. 31.69 Cr | Rs. 39.48 Cr | Rs. 51.52 Cr | + 30.5 % | + 62.57 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 11.4 Cr | Rs. 13.48 Cr | Rs. 13.68 Cr | + 1.48 % | + 20 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 54.01 Cr | Rs. 29.06 Cr | Rs. 47.6 Cr | + 63.8 % | -11.87 % |
Tax % | 31.08 % | 32.57 % | 48.42 % | + 15.85 % | + 17.34 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 23.72 Cr | Rs. 20.47 Cr | Rs. 25.16 Cr | + 22.91 % | + 6.07 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.31 | Rs. 1.99 | Rs. 2.37 | + 19.1 % | + 2.6 % |
Today, we’re looking at Skipper 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 75.48 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 43.9 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 44.23 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 78.4 %. Operating profit, while up 51.58 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 40.82 %, 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 -1.48 %, but a shrinkage of -0.2 % sequentially. Other income fell by -13.74 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -83.25 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 30.5 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 62.57 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.48 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 20 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -11.87 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 63.8 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 17.34 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 15.85 %. Net profit rose by 6.07 % year-on-year but experienced a 22.91 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 2.6 % but a quarterly rise of 19.1 %. In summary, Skipper 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. 657.357 Cr | Rs. 801.581 Cr | Rs. 1153.508 Cr | + 43.9 % | + 75.48 % |
Expenses | Rs. 585.76 Cr | Rs. 724.51 Cr | Rs. 1044.98 Cr | + 44.23 % | + 78.4 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 71.6 Cr | Rs. 77.07 Cr | Rs. 108.53 Cr | + 40.82 % | + 51.58 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 23.72 Cr | Rs. 20.47 Cr | Rs. 25.16 Cr | + 22.91 % | + 6.07 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.31 | Rs. 1.99 | Rs. 2.37 | + 19.1 % | + 2.6 % |
In reviewing Skipper Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 75.48 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 43.9 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 78.4 % compared to the previous year, with a 44.23 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 51.58 % annually, and saw a 40.82 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 6.07 %, and experienced a 22.91 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 2.6 % annually, however rose by 19.1 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Skipper 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.