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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 13.55 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 13.09 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -87.63 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 7.26%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited. Profit dropped by -9.07 % Year to Year, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited’s profitability increased by 7.24 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -8.98 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 7.21 % 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. 700.34 Cr | Rs. 703.139 Cr | Rs. 795.206 Cr | + 13.09 % | + 13.55 % |
Expenses | Rs. 510.12 Cr | Rs. 493.76 Cr | Rs. 570.3 Cr | + 15.5 % | + 11.8 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 190.22 Cr | Rs. 209.38 Cr | Rs. 224.91 Cr | + 7.42 % | + 18.24 % |
OPM % | 27.16 % | 29.78 % | 28.28 % | -1.5 % | + 1.12 % |
Other Income | Rs. 37.02 Cr | Rs. 4.27 Cr | Rs. 4.58 Cr | + 7.26 % | -87.63 % |
Interest | Rs. 4.78 Cr | Rs. 7.03 Cr | Rs. 7.12 Cr | + 1.28 % | + 48.95 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 45.23 Cr | Rs. 51.14 Cr | Rs. 53.27 Cr | + 4.17 % | + 17.78 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 177.23 Cr | Rs. 155.48 Cr | Rs. 169.1 Cr | + 8.76 % | -4.59 % |
Tax % | 17.4 % | 21.68 % | 22.78 % | + 1.1 % | + 5.38 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 143.62 Cr | Rs. 121.77 Cr | Rs. 130.59 Cr | + 7.24 % | -9.07 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.45 | Rs. 2.08 | Rs. 2.23 | + 7.21 % | -8.98 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sona BLW Precision Forgings 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 13.55 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 13.09 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 15.5 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 11.8 %. Operating profit, while up 18.24 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.42 %, 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 1.12 %, but a shrinkage of -1.5 % sequentially. Other income rose by 7.26 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -87.63 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 1.28 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 48.95 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.17 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 17.78 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -4.59 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 8.76 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.38 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.1 %. Net profit fell by -9.07 % year-on-year but experienced a 7.24 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -8.98 % but a quarterly rise of 7.21 %. In summary, Sona BLW Precision Forgings 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. 700.34 Cr | Rs. 703.139 Cr | Rs. 795.206 Cr | + 13.09 % | + 13.55 % |
Expenses | Rs. 510.12 Cr | Rs. 493.76 Cr | Rs. 570.3 Cr | + 15.5 % | + 11.8 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 190.22 Cr | Rs. 209.38 Cr | Rs. 224.91 Cr | + 7.42 % | + 18.24 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 143.62 Cr | Rs. 121.77 Cr | Rs. 130.59 Cr | + 7.24 % | -9.07 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.45 | Rs. 2.08 | Rs. 2.23 | + 7.21 % | -8.98 % |
In reviewing Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.55 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 13.09 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 11.8 % compared to the previous year, with a 15.5 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 18.24 % annually, and saw a 7.42 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -9.07 %, and experienced a 7.24 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -8.98 % annually, however rose by 7.21 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sona BLW Precision Forgings 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.