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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -36.95 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 11.38 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -5.99 %, Marginal decrease of -1.46% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sobha Limited. Profit dropped by -85.54 % Year to Year, Sobha Limited’s profitability dropped by -53.39 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -85.58 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -53.46 % 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. 1209.9 Cr | Rs. 684.932 Cr | Rs. 762.863 Cr | + 11.38 % | -36.95 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1094.3 Cr | Rs. 610.81 Cr | Rs. 700.79 Cr | + 14.73 % | -35.96 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 115.6 Cr | Rs. 74.12 Cr | Rs. 62.07 Cr | -16.26 % | -46.31 % |
OPM % | 9.55 % | 10.82 % | 8.14 % | -2.68 % | -1.41 % |
Other Income | Rs. 30.2 Cr | Rs. 28.81 Cr | Rs. 28.39 Cr | -1.46 % | -5.99 % |
Interest | Rs. 61.1 Cr | Rs. 61.45 Cr | Rs. 59.05 Cr | -3.91 % | -3.36 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 17.8 Cr | Rs. 20.13 Cr | Rs. 20.51 Cr | + 1.89 % | + 15.22 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 66.9 Cr | Rs. 21.35 Cr | Rs. 10.9 Cr | -48.95 % | -83.71 % |
Tax % | 27.35 % | 29.4 % | 35.55 % | + 6.15 % | + 8.2 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 48.6 Cr | Rs. 15.08 Cr | Rs. 7.03 Cr | -53.38 % | -85.53 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.13 | Rs. 1.59 | Rs. 0.74 | -53.46 % | -85.58 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sobha 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 -36.95 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 11.38 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 14.73 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -35.96 %. Operating profit, while down -46.31 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.26 %, 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 -1.41 %, but a shrinkage of -2.68 % sequentially. Other income fell by -1.46 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -5.99 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -3.91 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -3.36 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.89 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 15.22 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -83.71 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -48.95 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 8.2 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.15 %. Net profit fell by -85.53 % year-on-year but witnessed a -53.38 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -85.58 % but a quarterly fall of -53.46 %. In summary, Sobha 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. 1209.9 Cr | Rs. 684.932 Cr | Rs. 762.863 Cr | + 11.38 % | -36.95 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1094.3 Cr | Rs. 610.81 Cr | Rs. 700.79 Cr | + 14.73 % | -35.96 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 115.6 Cr | Rs. 74.12 Cr | Rs. 62.07 Cr | -16.26 % | -46.31 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 48.6 Cr | Rs. 15.08 Cr | Rs. 7.03 Cr | -53.38 % | -85.53 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.13 | Rs. 1.59 | Rs. 0.74 | -53.46 % | -85.58 % |
In reviewing Sobha Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -36.95 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 11.38 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -35.96 % compared to the previous year, with a 14.73 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -46.31 % annually, and saw a -16.26 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -85.53 %, and experienced a -53.38 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -85.58 % annually, however dipped by -53.46 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sobha Limited 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.