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Highlights
- 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 13.45 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -14.15 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -17.33 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 1.64%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sonata Software Limited. Profit dropped by -14.24 % Year to Year, Sonata Software Limited’s profitability increased by 0.81 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -57.14 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 0.79 % 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. 1912.57 Cr | Rs. 2527.43 Cr | Rs. 2169.83 Cr | -14.15 % | + 13.45 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1715.25 Cr | Rs. 2351.27 Cr | Rs. 1992.58 Cr | -15.26 % | + 16.17 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 197.32 Cr | Rs. 176.16 Cr | Rs. 177.25 Cr | + 0.62 % | -10.17 % |
OPM % | 10.32 % | 6.97 % | 8.17 % | + 1.2 % | -2.15 % |
Other Income | Rs. 23.2 Cr | Rs. 18.87 Cr | Rs. 19.18 Cr | + 1.64 % | -17.33 % |
Interest | Rs. 20.67 Cr | Rs. 20.02 Cr | Rs. 19.17 Cr | -4.25 % | -7.26 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 33.34 Cr | Rs. 33.27 Cr | Rs. 32.92 Cr | -1.05 % | -1.26 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 166.51 Cr | Rs. 141.74 Cr | Rs. 144.34 Cr | + 1.83 % | -13.31 % |
Tax % | 25.43 % | 25.48 % | 26.22 % | + 0.74 % | + 0.79 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 124.17 Cr | Rs. 105.63 Cr | Rs. 106.49 Cr | + 0.81 % | -14.24 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.94 | Rs. 3.8 | Rs. 3.83 | + 0.79 % | -57.16 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sonata Software Limited’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 13.45 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -14.15 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -15.26 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 16.17 %. Operating profit, while down -10.17 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.62 %, 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 -2.15 %, but an expansion of 1.2 % sequentially. Other income rose by 1.64 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -17.33 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -4.25 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -7.26 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.05 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -1.26 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -13.31 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 1.83 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.79 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.74 %. Net profit fell by -14.24 % year-on-year but experienced a 0.81 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -57.16 % but a quarterly rise of 0.79 %. In summary, Sonata Software 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. 1912.57 Cr | Rs. 2527.43 Cr | Rs. 2169.83 Cr | -14.15 % | + 13.45 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1715.25 Cr | Rs. 2351.27 Cr | Rs. 1992.58 Cr | -15.26 % | + 16.17 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 197.32 Cr | Rs. 176.16 Cr | Rs. 177.25 Cr | + 0.62 % | -10.17 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 124.17 Cr | Rs. 105.63 Cr | Rs. 106.49 Cr | + 0.81 % | -14.24 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 8.94 | Rs. 3.8 | Rs. 3.83 | + 0.79 % | -57.16 % |
In reviewing Sonata Software Limited’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.45 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -14.15 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 16.17 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -15.26 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -10.17 % annually, and saw a 0.62 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -14.24 %, and experienced a 0.81 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -57.16 % annually, however rose by 0.79 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sonata Software 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.
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