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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’s sales declined by -3.89 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -5.91 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -119.93 %, Marginal decrease of -1206.06% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Sundaram Clayton Limited. Profit dropped by -29.81 % Year to Year, Sundaram Clayton Limited’s profitability dropped by -18.54 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -34.56 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -24.08 % 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. 550.8 Cr | Rs. 562.6 Cr | Rs. 529.35 Cr | -5.91 % | -3.89 % |
Expenses | Rs. 558.23 Cr | Rs. 546.75 Cr | Rs. 491.68 Cr | -10.07 % | -11.92 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -7.43 Cr | Rs. 15.85 Cr | Rs. 37.67 Cr | + 137.67 % | + 607 % |
OPM % | -1.35 % | 2.82 % | 7.12 % | + 4.3 % | + 8.47 % |
Other Income | Rs. 21.63 Cr | Rs. -0.33 Cr | Rs. -4.31 Cr | -1206.06 % | -119.93 % |
Interest | Rs. 24.4 Cr | Rs. 26.39 Cr | Rs. 27.13 Cr | + 2.8 % | + 11.19 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 42.93 Cr | Rs. 40.49 Cr | Rs. 45.31 Cr | + 11.9 % | + 5.54 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -53.13 Cr | Rs. -51.36 Cr | Rs. -39.08 Cr | + 23.91 % | + 26.44 % |
Tax % | -18.77 % | -5.82 % | -13.13 % | -7.31 % | + 5.64 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -62.9 Cr | Rs. -54.2 Cr | Rs. -44.15 Cr | + 18.54 % | + 29.81 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -31.08 | Rs. -26.79 | Rs. -20.34 | + 24.08 % | + 34.56 % |
Today, we’re looking at Sundaram Clayton Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -3.89 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -5.91 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -10.07 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -11.92 %. Operating profit, while up 607 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 137.67 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 8.47 %, but an expansion of 4.3 % sequentially. Other income fell by -1206.06 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -119.93 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 2.8 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 11.19 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 11.9 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 5.54 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 26.44 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 23.91 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.64 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -7.31 %. Net profit rose by 29.81 % year-on-year but experienced a 18.54 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 34.56 % but a quarterly rise of 24.08 %. In summary, Sundaram Clayton 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. 550.8 Cr | Rs. 562.6 Cr | Rs. 529.35 Cr | -5.91 % | -3.89 % |
Expenses | Rs. 558.23 Cr | Rs. 546.75 Cr | Rs. 491.68 Cr | -10.07 % | -11.92 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -7.43 Cr | Rs. 15.85 Cr | Rs. 37.67 Cr | + 137.67 % | + 607 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -62.9 Cr | Rs. -54.2 Cr | Rs. -44.15 Cr | + 18.54 % | + 29.81 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -31.08 | Rs. -26.79 | Rs. -20.34 | + 24.08 % | + 34.56 % |
In reviewing Sundaram Clayton Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -3.89 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -5.91 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -11.92 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -10.07 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 607 % annually, and saw a 137.67 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 29.81 %, and experienced a 18.54 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 34.56 % annually, however rose by 24.08 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Sundaram Clayton Limited exhibits strong annual growth 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.