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🔹 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 -9.17 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.68 %. 🔹 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 10.89 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 34.42%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for TRIDENT LTD.. Profit dropped by -26.72 % Year to Year, TRIDENT LTD.’s profitability dropped by -3.86 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -31.82 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -11.76 % 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. 1835.34 Cr | Rs. 1712.94 Cr | Rs. 1667.09 Cr | -2.68 % | -9.17 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1572.14 Cr | Rs. 1486.65 Cr | Rs. 1453.36 Cr | -2.24 % | -7.56 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 263.2 Cr | Rs. 226.29 Cr | Rs. 213.73 Cr | -5.55 % | -18.8 % |
OPM % | 14.34 % | 13.21 % | 12.82 % | -0.39 % | -1.52 % |
Other Income | Rs. 13.77 Cr | Rs. 11.36 Cr | Rs. 15.27 Cr | + 34.42 % | + 10.89 % |
Interest | Rs. 40.24 Cr | Rs. 46.39 Cr | Rs. 34.66 Cr | -25.29 % | -13.87 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 90.4 Cr | Rs. 92.19 Cr | Rs. 92.56 Cr | + 0.4 % | + 2.39 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 146.33 Cr | Rs. 99.07 Cr | Rs. 101.78 Cr | + 2.74 % | -30.44 % |
Tax % | 25.3 % | 15.9 % | 21.3 % | + 5.4 % | -4 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 109.31 Cr | Rs. 83.32 Cr | Rs. 80.1 Cr | -3.86 % | -26.72 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.22 | Rs. 0.17 | Rs. 0.15 | -11.76 % | -31.82 % |
Today, we’re looking at TRIDENT LTD.’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 -9.17 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.68 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -2.24 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -7.56 %. Operating profit, while down -18.8 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -5.55 %, 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 -1.52 %, but a shrinkage of -0.39 % sequentially. Other income rose by 34.42 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 10.89 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -25.29 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -13.87 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.4 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.39 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -30.44 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 2.74 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 5.4 %. Net profit fell by -26.72 % year-on-year but witnessed a -3.86 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -31.82 % but a quarterly fall of -11.76 %. In summary, TRIDENT 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. 1835.34 Cr | Rs. 1712.94 Cr | Rs. 1667.09 Cr | -2.68 % | -9.17 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1572.14 Cr | Rs. 1486.65 Cr | Rs. 1453.36 Cr | -2.24 % | -7.56 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 263.2 Cr | Rs. 226.29 Cr | Rs. 213.73 Cr | -5.55 % | -18.8 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 109.31 Cr | Rs. 83.32 Cr | Rs. 80.1 Cr | -3.86 % | -26.72 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.22 | Rs. 0.17 | Rs. 0.15 | -11.76 % | -31.82 % |
In reviewing TRIDENT LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -9.17 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -2.68 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -7.56 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -2.24 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -18.8 % annually, and saw a -5.55 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -26.72 %, and experienced a -3.86 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -31.82 % annually, however dipped by -11.76 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while TRIDENT LTD. 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.