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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -10.3 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 25.15 %.
- 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 93.33 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 16%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Suraj Products Ltd.. Profit dropped by -23.47 % Year to Year, Suraj Products Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -21.38 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -23.39 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -21.51 % 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. 102.669 Cr | Rs. 73.587 Cr | Rs. 92.093 Cr | + 25.15 % | -10.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 88.41 Cr | Rs. 60.47 Cr | Rs. 81.16 Cr | + 34.22 % | -8.2 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 14.26 Cr | Rs. 13.12 Cr | Rs. 10.93 Cr | -16.69 % | -23.35 % |
OPM % | 13.89 % | 17.83 % | 11.87 % | -5.96 % | -2.02 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. 0.25 Cr | Rs. 0.29 Cr | + 16 % | + 93.33 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.15 Cr | Rs. 0.87 Cr | Rs. 0.87 Cr | + 0 % | -24.35 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.45 Cr | Rs. 2.23 Cr | Rs. 2.25 Cr | + 0.9 % | -8.16 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 10.81 Cr | Rs. 10.27 Cr | Rs. 8.1 Cr | -21.13 % | -25.07 % |
Tax % | 29.55 % | 27.85 % | 28.11 % | + 0.26 % | -1.44 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 7.61 Cr | Rs. 7.41 Cr | Rs. 5.82 Cr | -21.46 % | -23.52 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.67 | Rs. 6.51 | Rs. 5.11 | -21.51 % | -23.39 % |
Today, we’re looking at Suraj Products 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 -10.3 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 25.15 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 34.22 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -8.2 %. Operating profit, while down -23.35 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -16.69 %, 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 -2.02 %, but a shrinkage of -5.96 % sequentially. Other income rose by 16 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 93.33 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -24.35 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.9 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -8.16 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -25.07 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -21.13 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.44 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.26 %. Net profit fell by -23.52 % year-on-year but witnessed a -21.46 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -23.39 % but a quarterly fall of -21.51 %. In summary, Suraj Products 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. 102.669 Cr | Rs. 73.587 Cr | Rs. 92.093 Cr | + 25.15 % | -10.3 % |
Expenses | Rs. 88.41 Cr | Rs. 60.47 Cr | Rs. 81.16 Cr | + 34.22 % | -8.2 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 14.26 Cr | Rs. 13.12 Cr | Rs. 10.93 Cr | -16.69 % | -23.35 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 7.61 Cr | Rs. 7.41 Cr | Rs. 5.82 Cr | -21.46 % | -23.52 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 6.67 | Rs. 6.51 | Rs. 5.11 | -21.51 % | -23.39 % |
In reviewing Suraj Products Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -10.3 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 25.15 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -8.2 % compared to the previous year, with a 34.22 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -23.35 % annually, and saw a -16.69 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -23.52 %, and experienced a -21.46 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -23.39 % annually, however dipped by -21.51 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Suraj Products Ltd. 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.