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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -0.22 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -14.62 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is %,
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Source Natural Foods & Herbal Suppl Ltd. Profit dropped by -70.96 % Year to Year, Source Natural Foods & Herbal Suppl Ltd’s profitability dropped by -66.6 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -70.93 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -66.67 % 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. 6.843 Cr | Rs. 7.997 Cr | Rs. 6.828 Cr | -14.62 % | -0.22 % |
Expenses | Rs. 5.25 Cr | Rs. 6.24 Cr | Rs. 5.35 Cr | -14.26 % | + 1.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.59 Cr | Rs. 1.76 Cr | Rs. 1.48 Cr | -15.91 % | -6.92 % |
OPM % | 23.24 % | 22.01 % | 21.68 % | -0.33 % | -1.56 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. -0 Cr | Rs. -0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. 0.04 Cr | -33.33 % | -33.33 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.26 Cr | Rs. 0.26 Cr | + 0 % | + 160 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.43 Cr | Rs. 1.44 Cr | Rs. 1.18 Cr | -18.06 % | -17.48 % |
Tax % | 22.73 % | 32.89 % | 71.6 % | + 38.71 % | + 48.87 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.11 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | Rs. 0.32 Cr | -66.67 % | -71.17 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.72 | Rs. 1.5 | Rs. 0.5 | -66.67 % | -70.93 % |
Today, we’re looking at Source Natural Foods & Herbal Suppl 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 -0.22 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -14.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -14.26 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.9 %. Operating profit, while down -6.92 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -15.91 %, 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 -1.56 %, but a shrinkage of -0.33 % sequentially. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -33.33 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -33.33 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 160 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -17.48 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -18.06 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 48.87 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 38.71 %. Net profit fell by -71.17 % year-on-year but witnessed a -66.67 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -70.93 % but a quarterly fall of -66.67 %. In summary, Source Natural Foods & Herbal Suppl 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. 6.843 Cr | Rs. 7.997 Cr | Rs. 6.828 Cr | -14.62 % | -0.22 % |
Expenses | Rs. 5.25 Cr | Rs. 6.24 Cr | Rs. 5.35 Cr | -14.26 % | + 1.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.59 Cr | Rs. 1.76 Cr | Rs. 1.48 Cr | -15.91 % | -6.92 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1.11 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | Rs. 0.32 Cr | -66.67 % | -71.17 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.72 | Rs. 1.5 | Rs. 0.5 | -66.67 % | -70.93 % |
In reviewing Source Natural Foods & Herbal Suppl Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -0.22 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -14.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.9 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -14.26 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -6.92 % annually, and saw a -15.91 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -71.17 %, and experienced a -66.67 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -70.93 % annually, however dipped by -66.67 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Source Natural Foods & Herbal Suppl 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.