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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -29.3 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 19.22 %.
- 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 30.59 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 27.59%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sobhagya Merchantile Ltd.. Profit dropped by -12.83 % Year to Year, Sobhagya Merchantile Ltd.’s profitability increased by 82.18 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -12.67 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 81.23 % 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. 44.785 Cr | Rs. 26.557 Cr | Rs. 31.661 Cr | + 19.22 % | -29.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 39.15 Cr | Rs. 23.43 Cr | Rs. 27.01 Cr | + 15.28 % | -31.01 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.64 Cr | Rs. 3.13 Cr | Rs. 4.65 Cr | + 48.56 % | -17.55 % |
OPM % | 12.59 % | 11.79 % | 14.69 % | + 2.9 % | + 2.1 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.85 Cr | Rs. 0.87 Cr | Rs. 1.11 Cr | + 27.59 % | + 30.59 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.71 Cr | Rs. 0.32 Cr | -54.93 % | + 166.67 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | + 0 % | + 0 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 6.23 Cr | Rs. 3.15 Cr | Rs. 5.3 Cr | + 68.25 % | -14.93 % |
Tax % | 27.65 % | 31.34 % | 25.64 % | -5.7 % | -2.01 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 4.51 Cr | Rs. 2.16 Cr | Rs. 3.94 Cr | + 82.41 % | -12.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 188.04 | Rs. 90.61 | Rs. 164.21 | + 81.23 % | -12.67 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sobhagya Merchantile Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -29.3 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 19.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 15.28 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -31.01 %. Operating profit, while down -17.55 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 48.56 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 2.1 %, but an expansion of 2.9 % sequentially. Other income rose by 27.59 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 30.59 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -54.93 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 166.67 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -14.93 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 68.25 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -2.01 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -5.7 %. Net profit fell by -12.64 % year-on-year but experienced a 82.41 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -12.67 % but a quarterly rise of 81.23 %. In summary, Sobhagya Merchantile Ltd.’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. 44.785 Cr | Rs. 26.557 Cr | Rs. 31.661 Cr | + 19.22 % | -29.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 39.15 Cr | Rs. 23.43 Cr | Rs. 27.01 Cr | + 15.28 % | -31.01 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5.64 Cr | Rs. 3.13 Cr | Rs. 4.65 Cr | + 48.56 % | -17.55 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 4.51 Cr | Rs. 2.16 Cr | Rs. 3.94 Cr | + 82.41 % | -12.64 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 188.04 | Rs. 90.61 | Rs. 164.21 | + 81.23 % | -12.67 % |
In reviewing Sobhagya Merchantile Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -29.3 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 19.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -31.01 % compared to the previous year, with a 15.28 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -17.55 % annually, and saw a 48.56 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -12.64 %, and experienced a 82.41 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -12.67 % annually, however rose by 81.23 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sobhagya Merchantile Ltd. 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.