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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -11.79 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 8.05 %.
- 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 12.71 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 97.75%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for SUTLEJ TEXTILES & INDUSTRIES LIMITED. Notable increase of 7.13 % in net profit Year to Year, SUTLEJ TEXTILES & INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -15.06 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 6.85 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -15.22 % 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. 744.06 Cr | Rs. 607.47 Cr | Rs. 656.35 Cr | + 8.05 % | -11.79 % |
Expenses | Rs. 718.31 Cr | Rs. 613.02 Cr | Rs. 652.05 Cr | + 6.37 % | -9.22 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 25.75 Cr | Rs. -5.55 Cr | Rs. 4.3 Cr | + 177.48 % | -83.3 % |
OPM % | 3.46 % | -0.91 % | 0.66 % | + 1.57 % | -2.8 % |
Other Income | Rs. 7.79 Cr | Rs. 4.44 Cr | Rs. 8.78 Cr | + 97.75 % | + 12.71 % |
Interest | Rs. 16.79 Cr | Rs. 14.31 Cr | Rs. 15.24 Cr | + 6.5 % | -9.23 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 32.24 Cr | Rs. 29.14 Cr | Rs. 27.94 Cr | -4.12 % | -13.34 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -15.49 Cr | Rs. -44.56 Cr | Rs. -30.1 Cr | + 32.45 % | -94.32 % |
Tax % | -23.95 % | -32.5 % | -33.72 % | -1.22 % | -9.77 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -23.85 Cr | Rs. -30.08 Cr | Rs. -25.55 Cr | + 15.06 % | -7.13 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.46 | Rs. -1.84 | Rs. -1.56 | + 15.22 % | -6.85 % |
Today, we’re looking at SUTLEJ TEXTILES & INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -11.79 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 8.05 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 6.37 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -9.22 %. Operating profit, while down -83.3 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 177.48 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -2.8 %, but an expansion of 1.57 % sequentially. Other income rose by 97.75 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 12.71 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 6.5 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -9.23 %. Depreciation costs fell by -4.12 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -13.34 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -94.32 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 32.45 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -9.77 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.22 %. Net profit fell by -7.13 % year-on-year but experienced a 15.06 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -6.85 % but a quarterly rise of 15.22 %. In summary, SUTLEJ TEXTILES & INDUSTRIES 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. 744.06 Cr | Rs. 607.47 Cr | Rs. 656.35 Cr | + 8.05 % | -11.79 % |
Expenses | Rs. 718.31 Cr | Rs. 613.02 Cr | Rs. 652.05 Cr | + 6.37 % | -9.22 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 25.75 Cr | Rs. -5.55 Cr | Rs. 4.3 Cr | + 177.48 % | -83.3 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -23.85 Cr | Rs. -30.08 Cr | Rs. -25.55 Cr | + 15.06 % | -7.13 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.46 | Rs. -1.84 | Rs. -1.56 | + 15.22 % | -6.85 % |
In reviewing SUTLEJ TEXTILES & INDUSTRIES LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -11.79 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 8.05 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -9.22 % compared to the previous year, with a 6.37 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -83.3 % annually, and saw a 177.48 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -7.13 %, and experienced a 15.06 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -6.85 % annually, however rose by 15.22 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while SUTLEJ TEXTILES & INDUSTRIES 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.