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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 16.71 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -10.18 %.
- 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 1.57 %. Marginal decrease of -59.98% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Strides Pharma Science Limited. Profit dropped by -51.02 % Year to Year, Strides Pharma Science Limited’s profitability dropped by -92.7 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -51.69 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -92.64 % 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. 475.322 Cr | Rs. 617.632 Cr | Rs. 554.751 Cr | -10.18 % | + 16.71 % |
Expenses | Rs. 419.75 Cr | Rs. 526.84 Cr | Rs. 493.72 Cr | -6.29 % | + 17.62 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 55.57 Cr | Rs. 90.79 Cr | Rs. 61.03 Cr | -32.78 % | + 9.83 % |
OPM % | 11.69 % | 14.7 % | 11 % | -3.7 % | -0.69 % |
Other Income | Rs. 11.647 Cr | Rs. 29.56 Cr | Rs. 11.83 Cr | -59.98 % | + 1.57 % |
Interest | Rs. 36.63 Cr | Rs. 46.77 Cr | Rs. 46.88 Cr | + 0.24 % | + 27.98 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 21.46 Cr | Rs. 20.81 Cr | Rs. 20.32 Cr | -2.35 % | -5.31 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 9.13 Cr | Rs. 52.77 Cr | Rs. 5.66 Cr | -89.27 % | -38.01 % |
Tax % | 12.35 % | 1.68 % | 30.81 % | + 29.13 % | + 18.46 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 8 Cr | Rs. 53.66 Cr | Rs. 3.92 Cr | -92.69 % | -51 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.89 | Rs. 5.83 | Rs. 0.43 | -92.62 % | -51.69 % |
Today, we’re looking at Strides Pharma Science Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 16.71 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -10.18 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -6.29 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 17.62 %. Operating profit, while up 9.83 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -32.78 %, 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 -0.69 %, but a shrinkage of -3.7 % sequentially. Other income fell by -59.98 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 1.57 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0.24 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 27.98 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.35 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -5.31 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -38.01 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -89.27 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 18.46 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 29.13 %. Net profit fell by -51 % year-on-year but witnessed a -92.69 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -51.69 % but a quarterly fall of -92.62 %. In summary, Strides Pharma Science 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. 475.322 Cr | Rs. 617.632 Cr | Rs. 554.751 Cr | -10.18 % | + 16.71 % |
Expenses | Rs. 419.75 Cr | Rs. 526.84 Cr | Rs. 493.72 Cr | -6.29 % | + 17.62 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 55.57 Cr | Rs. 90.79 Cr | Rs. 61.03 Cr | -32.78 % | + 9.83 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 8 Cr | Rs. 53.66 Cr | Rs. 3.92 Cr | -92.69 % | -51 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.89 | Rs. 5.83 | Rs. 0.43 | -92.62 % | -51.69 % |
In reviewing Strides Pharma Science Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 16.71 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -10.18 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 17.62 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -6.29 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 9.83 % annually, and saw a -32.78 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -51 %, and experienced a -92.69 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -51.69 % annually, however dipped by -92.62 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Strides Pharma Science Limited 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.