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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 1.47 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.32 %.
- 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 38.33 %. Marginal decrease of -47.52% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Usha Martin Limited. Notable increase of 3.06 % in net profit Year to Year, Usha Martin Limited’s profitability dropped by -2.34 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 3.32 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -2.01 % 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. 814.38 Cr | Rs. 829.03 Cr | Rs. 826.37 Cr | -0.32 % | + 1.47 % |
Expenses | Rs. 668.7 Cr | Rs. 677.52 Cr | Rs. 672.33 Cr | -0.77 % | + 0.54 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 145.68 Cr | Rs. 151.51 Cr | Rs. 154.04 Cr | + 1.67 % | + 5.74 % |
OPM % | 17.89 % | 18.28 % | 18.64 % | + 0.36 % | + 0.75 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.6 Cr | Rs. 9.49 Cr | Rs. 4.98 Cr | -47.52 % | + 38.33 % |
Interest | Rs. 5.52 Cr | Rs. 6.66 Cr | Rs. 6.67 Cr | + 0.15 % | + 20.83 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 17.63 Cr | Rs. 22.53 Cr | Rs. 21.74 Cr | -3.51 % | + 23.31 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 126.13 Cr | Rs. 131.81 Cr | Rs. 130.61 Cr | -0.91 % | + 3.55 % |
Tax % | 22.47 % | 22.78 % | 23.63 % | + 0.85 % | + 1.16 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 100.76 Cr | Rs. 106.33 Cr | Rs. 103.84 Cr | -2.34 % | + 3.06 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.31 | Rs. 3.49 | Rs. 3.42 | -2.01 % | + 3.32 % |
Today, we’re looking at Usha Martin Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 1.47 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.32 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.77 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.54 %. Operating profit, while up 5.74 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.67 %, 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 0.75 %, but an expansion of 0.36 % sequentially. Other income fell by -47.52 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 38.33 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0.15 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 20.83 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.51 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 23.31 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 3.55 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -0.91 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.16 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.85 %. Net profit rose by 3.06 % year-on-year but witnessed a -2.34 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 3.32 % but a quarterly fall of -2.01 %. In summary, Usha Martin 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. 814.38 Cr | Rs. 829.03 Cr | Rs. 826.37 Cr | -0.32 % | + 1.47 % |
Expenses | Rs. 668.7 Cr | Rs. 677.52 Cr | Rs. 672.33 Cr | -0.77 % | + 0.54 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 145.68 Cr | Rs. 151.51 Cr | Rs. 154.04 Cr | + 1.67 % | + 5.74 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 100.76 Cr | Rs. 106.33 Cr | Rs. 103.84 Cr | -2.34 % | + 3.06 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.31 | Rs. 3.49 | Rs. 3.42 | -2.01 % | + 3.32 % |
In reviewing Usha Martin Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.47 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -0.32 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.54 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.77 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 5.74 % annually, and saw a 1.67 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 3.06 %, and experienced a -2.34 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 3.32 % annually, however dipped by -2.01 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Usha Martin Limited 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.
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