Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 18.23 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 16.27 %.
- 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 4745 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 1227.4%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Udaipur Cement Works Limited. Notable increase of 17.17 % in net profit Year to Year, Udaipur Cement Works Limited’s profitability dropped by -21.65 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -35.19 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -22.22 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 294.64 Cr | Rs. 299.6 Cr | Rs. 348.35 Cr | + 16.27 % | + 18.23 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 250.18 Cr | Rs. 240.09 Cr | Rs. 287.49 Cr | + 19.74 % | + 14.91 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 44.46 Cr | Rs. 59.51 Cr | Rs. 60.86 Cr | + 2.27 % | + 36.89 % |
| OPM % | 15.09 % | 19.86 % | 17.47 % | -2.39 % | + 2.38 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 0.73 Cr | Rs. 9.69 Cr | + 1227.4 % | + 4745 % |
| Interest | Rs. 11.51 Cr | Rs. 19.45 Cr | Rs. 24.57 Cr | + 26.32 % | + 113.47 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 9.24 Cr | Rs. 15.09 Cr | Rs. 19.13 Cr | + 26.77 % | + 107.03 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 23.91 Cr | Rs. 25.7 Cr | Rs. 26.85 Cr | + 4.47 % | + 12.3 % |
| Tax % | 29.36 % | 26.97 % | 26.29 % | -0.68 % | -3.07 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 16.89 Cr | Rs. 25.26 Cr | Rs. 19.79 Cr | -21.65 % | + 17.17 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.54 | Rs. 0.45 | Rs. 0.35 | -22.22 % | -35.19 % |
Today, we’re looking at Udaipur Cement Works 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 18.23 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 16.27 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 19.74 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 14.91 %. Operating profit, while up 36.89 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.27 %, 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 2.38 %, but a shrinkage of -2.39 % sequentially. Other income rose by 1227.4 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 4745 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 26.32 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 113.47 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 26.77 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 107.03 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 12.3 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 4.47 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -3.07 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.68 %. Net profit rose by 17.17 % year-on-year but witnessed a -21.65 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -35.19 % but a quarterly fall of -22.22 %. In summary, Udaipur Cement Works 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 294.64 Cr | Rs. 299.6 Cr | Rs. 348.35 Cr | + 16.27 % | + 18.23 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 250.18 Cr | Rs. 240.09 Cr | Rs. 287.49 Cr | + 19.74 % | + 14.91 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 44.46 Cr | Rs. 59.51 Cr | Rs. 60.86 Cr | + 2.27 % | + 36.89 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 16.89 Cr | Rs. 25.26 Cr | Rs. 19.79 Cr | -21.65 % | + 17.17 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.54 | Rs. 0.45 | Rs. 0.35 | -22.22 % | -35.19 % |
In reviewing Udaipur Cement Works Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 18.23 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 16.27 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 14.91 % compared to the previous year, with a 19.74 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 36.89 % annually, and saw a 2.27 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 17.17 %, and experienced a -21.65 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -35.19 % annually, however dipped by -22.22 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Udaipur Cement Works 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.
