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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 5.35 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.22 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -104.38 %, Marginal decrease of -113.64% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for SOMANY CERAMICS LTD.. Profit dropped by -58.68 % Year to Year, SOMANY CERAMICS LTD.’s profitability dropped by -44.23 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -56.70 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -46.06 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 612.14 Cr | Rs. 666.33 Cr | Rs. 644.86 Cr | -3.22 % | + 5.35 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 553.11 Cr | Rs. 610.33 Cr | Rs. 591.4 Cr | -3.1 % | + 6.92 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 59.03 Cr | Rs. 56 Cr | Rs. 53.46 Cr | -4.54 % | -9.44 % |
| OPM % | 9.64 % | 8.4 % | 8.29 % | -0.11 % | -1.35 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 4.11 Cr | Rs. 1.32 Cr | Rs. -0.18 Cr | -113.64 % | -104.38 % |
| Interest | Rs. 10.88 Cr | Rs. 13.48 Cr | Rs. 13.27 Cr | -1.56 % | + 21.97 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 18.82 Cr | Rs. 19.16 Cr | Rs. 22.82 Cr | + 19.1 % | + 21.25 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 33.44 Cr | Rs. 24.68 Cr | Rs. 17.19 Cr | -30.35 % | -48.59 % |
| Tax % | 30.02 % | 29.74 % | 43.75 % | + 14.01 % | + 13.73 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 23.4 Cr | Rs. 17.34 Cr | Rs. 9.67 Cr | -44.23 % | -58.68 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.21 | Rs. 4.18 | Rs. 2.26 | -45.93 % | -56.62 % |
Today, we’re looking at SOMANY CERAMICS LTD.’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 5.35 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -3.1 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 6.92 %. Operating profit, while down -9.44 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -4.54 %, 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 -1.35 %, but a shrinkage of -0.11 % sequentially. Other income fell by -113.64 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -104.38 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -1.56 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 21.97 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 19.1 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 21.25 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -48.59 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -30.35 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 13.73 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 14.01 %. Net profit fell by -58.68 % year-on-year but witnessed a -44.23 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -56.62 % but a quarterly fall of -45.93 %. In summary, SOMANY CERAMICS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 612.14 Cr | Rs. 666.33 Cr | Rs. 644.86 Cr | -3.22 % | + 5.35 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 553.11 Cr | Rs. 610.33 Cr | Rs. 591.4 Cr | -3.1 % | + 6.92 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 59.03 Cr | Rs. 56 Cr | Rs. 53.46 Cr | -4.54 % | -9.44 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 23.4 Cr | Rs. 17.34 Cr | Rs. 9.67 Cr | -44.23 % | -58.68 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.21 | Rs. 4.18 | Rs. 2.26 | -45.93 % | -56.62 % |
In reviewing SOMANY CERAMICS LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 5.35 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -3.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 6.92 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -3.1 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -9.44 % annually, and saw a -4.54 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -58.68 %, and experienced a -44.23 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -56.62 % annually, however dipped by -45.93 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while SOMANY CERAMICS LTD. 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.
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