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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -3.06% over the yearSubstantial increase in net sales/revenue by 4.01%.
- 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 23.83%Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 84.85%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Usha Martin Ltd.. Notable increase of 0.96% in net profit Year to YearUsha Martin Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -1.10% Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 0.87% Year to Year.EPS decreased by -1.13%. 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. 855.22 Cr | Rs. 797.09 Cr | Rs. 829.03 Cr | + 4.01% | -3.06% |
Expenses | Rs. 701.25 Cr | Rs. 640.04 Cr | Rs. 677.52 Cr | + 5.86% | -3.38% |
Operating Profit | Rs. 153.97 Cr | Rs. 157.05 Cr | Rs. 151.51 Cr | -3.53% | -1.6% |
OPM % | 18 % | 19.7 % | 18.28 % | -1.42% | + 0.28% |
Other Income | Rs. 11.33 Cr | Rs. 7.59 Cr | Rs. 14.03 Cr | + 84.85% | + 23.83% |
Interest | Rs. 7.95 Cr | Rs. 6.2 Cr | Rs. 6.66 Cr | + 7.42% | -16.23% |
Depreciation | Rs. 17.16 Cr | Rs. 18.85 Cr | Rs. 22.53 Cr | + 19.52% | + 31.29% |
Profit before tax | Rs. 140.19 Cr | Rs. 139.59 Cr | Rs. 136.35 Cr | -2.32% | -2.74% |
Tax % | 25.96 % | 23.26 % | 22.78 % | -0.48% | -3.18% |
Net Profit | Rs. 105.32 Cr | Rs. 107.51 Cr | Rs. 106.33 Cr | -1.1% | + 0.96% |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.46 | Rs. 3.53 | Rs. 3.49 | -1.13% | + 0.87% |
Today, we’re looking at Usha Martin Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -3.06%. However, it did see a marginal increase of 4.01% from the previous quarter.Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.86% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -3.38%. Operating profit, while down -1.6% compared to last year,faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -3.53%, 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 0.28%, but a shrinkage of -1.42% sequentially. Other income rose by 84.85% compared to the last quarter,despite an annual growth of 23.83%. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 7.42% from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -16.23%. Depreciation costs climbed by 19.52% quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 31.29%. Profit before tax declined annually by -2.74%but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -2.32%.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -3.18% compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.48%. Net profit rose by 0.96% year-on-year but witnessed a -1.1% contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 0.87% but a quarterly fall of -1.13%. In summary, Usha Martin 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. 855.22 Cr | Rs. 797.09 Cr | Rs. 829.03 Cr | + 4.01% | -3.06% |
Expenses | Rs. 701.25 Cr | Rs. 640.04 Cr | Rs. 677.52 Cr | + 5.86% | -3.38% |
Operating Profit | Rs. 153.97 Cr | Rs. 157.05 Cr | Rs. 151.51 Cr | -3.53% | -1.6% |
Net Profit | Rs. 105.32 Cr | Rs. 107.51 Cr | Rs. 106.33 Cr | -1.1% | + 0.96% |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.46 | Rs. 3.53 | Rs. 3.49 | -1.13% | + 0.87% |
In reviewing Usha Martin Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -3.06% year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 4.01% from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -3.38% compared to the previous year, with a 5.86% increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -1.6% annually, and saw a -3.53% decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 0.96%, and experienced a -1.1% decrease from the previous quarter.Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 0.87% annually, however dipped by -1.13% compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Usha Martin 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.