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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 9.75 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -39.46 %.
- 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 323.08 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 175%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sula Vineyards Limited. Profit dropped by -4.88 % Year to Year, Sula Vineyards Limited’s profitability dropped by -68.47 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -4.73 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -68.37 % 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. 119.996 Cr | Rs. 217.54 Cr | Rs. 131.7 Cr | -39.46 % | + 9.75 % |
Expenses | Rs. 89.17 Cr | Rs. 145.69 Cr | Rs. 102.24 Cr | -29.82 % | + 14.66 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 30.83 Cr | Rs. 71.85 Cr | Rs. 29.46 Cr | -59 % | -4.44 % |
OPM % | 25.69 % | 33.03 % | 22.37 % | -10.66 % | -3.32 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.91 Cr | Rs. 1.4 Cr | Rs. 3.85 Cr | + 175 % | + 323.08 % |
Interest | Rs. 4.84 Cr | Rs. 8.09 Cr | Rs. 6.24 Cr | -22.87 % | + 28.93 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 6.81 Cr | Rs. 8.11 Cr | Rs. 8.35 Cr | + 2.96 % | + 22.61 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 20.09 Cr | Rs. 57.05 Cr | Rs. 18.72 Cr | -67.19 % | -6.82 % |
Tax % | 29.07 % | 24.66 % | 27.62 % | + 2.96 % | -1.45 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 14.25 Cr | Rs. 42.98 Cr | Rs. 13.55 Cr | -68.47 % | -4.91 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.69 | Rs. 5.09 | Rs. 1.61 | -68.37 % | -4.73 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sula Vineyards 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 9.75 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -39.46 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -29.82 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 14.66 %. Operating profit, while down -4.44 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -59 %, 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 -3.32 %, but a shrinkage of -10.66 % sequentially. Other income rose by 175 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 323.08 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -22.87 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 28.93 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.96 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 22.61 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -6.82 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -67.19 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.45 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.96 %. Net profit fell by -4.91 % year-on-year but witnessed a -68.47 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -4.73 % but a quarterly fall of -68.37 %. In summary, Sula Vineyards 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. 119.996 Cr | Rs. 217.54 Cr | Rs. 131.7 Cr | -39.46 % | + 9.75 % |
Expenses | Rs. 89.17 Cr | Rs. 145.69 Cr | Rs. 102.24 Cr | -29.82 % | + 14.66 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 30.83 Cr | Rs. 71.85 Cr | Rs. 29.46 Cr | -59 % | -4.44 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 14.25 Cr | Rs. 42.98 Cr | Rs. 13.55 Cr | -68.47 % | -4.91 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.69 | Rs. 5.09 | Rs. 1.61 | -68.37 % | -4.73 % |
In reviewing Sula Vineyards Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 9.75 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -39.46 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 14.66 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -29.82 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -4.44 % annually, and saw a -59 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -4.91 %, and experienced a -68.47 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -4.73 % annually, however dipped by -68.37 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sula Vineyards 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.