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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 7.36 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.62 %.
- 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 20.35 %. Marginal decrease of -45.48% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Unichem Laboratories Ltd.,. Notable increase of 192.12 % in net profit Year to Year, Unichem Laboratories Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -253.96 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 192.52 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -253.98 % 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. 402.099 Cr | Rs. 434.379 Cr | Rs. 431.701 Cr | -0.62 % | + 7.36 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 385.61 Cr | Rs. 396.26 Cr | Rs. 406.35 Cr | + 2.55 % | + 5.38 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 16.49 Cr | Rs. 38.12 Cr | Rs. 25.35 Cr | -33.5 % | + 53.73 % |
| OPM % | 4.1 % | 8.78 % | 5.87 % | -2.91 % | + 1.77 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 5.11 Cr | Rs. 11.28 Cr | Rs. 6.15 Cr | -45.48 % | + 20.35 % |
| Interest | Rs. 5.53 Cr | Rs. 5.58 Cr | Rs. 4.59 Cr | -17.74 % | -17 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 29.68 Cr | Rs. 27.86 Cr | Rs. 27.16 Cr | -2.51 % | -8.49 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. -13.61 Cr | Rs. 15.96 Cr | Rs. -0.25 Cr | -101.57 % | + 98.16 % |
| Tax % | -6.13 % | 0.03 % | -2.73 % | -2.76 % | + 3.4 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -44.27 Cr | Rs. 83.99 Cr | Rs. -129.31 Cr | -253.96 % | -192.09 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -6.28 | Rs. 11.92 | Rs. -18.36 | -254.03 % | -192.36 % |
Today, we’re looking at Unichem Laboratories Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 7.36 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.55 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.38 %. Operating profit, while up 53.73 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -33.5 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 1.77 %, but a shrinkage of -2.91 % sequentially. Other income fell by -45.48 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 20.35 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -17.74 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -17 %. Depreciation costs fell by -2.51 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -8.49 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 98.16 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -101.57 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 3.4 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -2.76 %. Net profit fell by -192.09 % year-on-year but witnessed a -253.96 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -192.36 % but a quarterly fall of -254.03 %. In summary, Unichem Laboratories 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 402.099 Cr | Rs. 434.379 Cr | Rs. 431.701 Cr | -0.62 % | + 7.36 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 385.61 Cr | Rs. 396.26 Cr | Rs. 406.35 Cr | + 2.55 % | + 5.38 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 16.49 Cr | Rs. 38.12 Cr | Rs. 25.35 Cr | -33.5 % | + 53.73 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -44.27 Cr | Rs. 83.99 Cr | Rs. -129.31 Cr | -253.96 % | -192.09 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -6.28 | Rs. 11.92 | Rs. -18.36 | -254.03 % | -192.36 % |
In reviewing Unichem Laboratories Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 7.36 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -0.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.38 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.55 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 53.73 % annually, and saw a -33.5 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -192.09 %, and experienced a -253.96 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -192.36 % annually, however dipped by -254.03 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Unichem Laboratories 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.
