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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 47.22 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -8.09 %.
- 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 66.67 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 11.11%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Southern Magnesium And Chemicals Lt. Notable increase of 5.38 % in net profit Year to Year, Southern Magnesium And Chemicals Lt’s profitability dropped by -35.47 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 5.37 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -35.44 % 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. 1.798 Cr | Rs. 2.88 Cr | Rs. 2.647 Cr | -8.09 % | + 47.22 % |
Expenses | Rs. 0.74 Cr | Rs. 1.42 Cr | Rs. 1.68 Cr | + 18.31 % | + 127.03 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.06 Cr | Rs. 1.46 Cr | Rs. 0.97 Cr | -33.56 % | -8.49 % |
OPM % | 58.95 % | 50.69 % | 36.65 % | -14.04 % | -22.3 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.06 Cr | Rs. 0.09 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | + 11.11 % | + 66.67 % |
Interest | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | + 0 % | 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.01 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | Rs. 0.02 Cr | + 100 % | + 100 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.11 Cr | Rs. 1.51 Cr | Rs. 1.02 Cr | -32.45 % | -8.11 % |
Tax % | 33.7 % | 21.59 % | 24.95 % | + 3.36 % | -8.75 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.73 Cr | Rs. 1.18 Cr | Rs. 0.76 Cr | -35.59 % | + 4.11 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.42 | Rs. 3.95 | Rs. 2.55 | -35.44 % | + 5.37 % |
Today, we’re looking at Southern Magnesium And Chemicals Lt’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 47.22 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -8.09 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 18.31 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 127.03 %. Operating profit, while down -8.49 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -33.56 %, 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 -22.3 %, but a shrinkage of -14.04 % sequentially. Other income rose by 11.11 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 66.67 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0 % from the previous quarter, Depreciation costs climbed by 100 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 100 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -8.11 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -32.45 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -8.75 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.36 %. Net profit rose by 4.11 % year-on-year but witnessed a -35.59 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 5.37 % but a quarterly fall of -35.44 %. In summary, Southern Magnesium And Chemicals Lt’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. 1.798 Cr | Rs. 2.88 Cr | Rs. 2.647 Cr | -8.09 % | + 47.22 % |
Expenses | Rs. 0.74 Cr | Rs. 1.42 Cr | Rs. 1.68 Cr | + 18.31 % | + 127.03 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.06 Cr | Rs. 1.46 Cr | Rs. 0.97 Cr | -33.56 % | -8.49 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.73 Cr | Rs. 1.18 Cr | Rs. 0.76 Cr | -35.59 % | + 4.11 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.42 | Rs. 3.95 | Rs. 2.55 | -35.44 % | + 5.37 % |
In reviewing Southern Magnesium And Chemicals Lt’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 47.22 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -8.09 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 127.03 % compared to the previous year, with a 18.31 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -8.49 % annually, and saw a -33.56 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 4.11 %, and experienced a -35.59 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 5.37 % annually, however dipped by -35.44 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Southern Magnesium And Chemicals Lt exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.