Deepak Nitrite Q2 Results 2024:Deepak Nitrite declared their Q2 results on 13 Nov, 2024, revealing a mixed performance for the quarter. The company's topline saw a notable increase of 14.28% year-over-year, reaching ₹2032 crore. However, this positive trend in revenue was overshadowed by a decline in profit, which fell by 5.31% year-over-year to ₹194.19 crore.
When comparing the results to the previous quarter, the company experienced a decline in both revenue and profit. Revenue decreased by 6.22% quarter-over-quarter, while profit saw a smaller drop of 4.12%. This has raised concerns among investors as the company navigates through fluctuating market conditions.
In terms of expenses, the selling, general, and administrative costs rose by 1.84% quarter-over-quarter and increased significantly by 14.47% year-over-year. This growth in expenses may be a contributing factor to the declining profit margins.
The operating income also faced challenges, down by 4.84% quarter-over-quarter and 5.24% year-over-year, indicating that the company is struggling to maintain profitability amidst rising costs.
Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹14.24, reflecting a decrease of 5.32% compared to the same quarter last year. This decline in EPS may further influence investor sentiment.
Over the past week, Deepak Nitrite has delivered a return of -12.39%, while it has managed a modest 2.86% return over the last six months and a 0.5% year-to-date return. The stock's performance raises questions about its future trajectory amidst the current financial results.
As of 14 Nov, 2024, Deepak Nitrite has a market capitalization of ₹34,010.97 crore, with its shares trading between a 52-week high of ₹3169 and a low of ₹2021. The fluctuations in share price reflect the market's mixed reactions to the company's financial health.
Analyst sentiment is also varied, with out of 16 analysts covering the stock, 3 have rated it as a Strong Sell, 2 as Sell, 5 as Hold, 3 as Buy, and 3 as Strong Buy. The consensus recommendation as of now is to Hold, suggesting that while there is uncertainty, there are also optimistic views on the company's potential.
Deepak Nitrite Financials
Period | Q2 | Q1 | Q-o-Q Growth | Q2 | Y-o-Y Growth |
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Total Revenue | 2032 | 2166.84 | -6.22% | 1778.05 | +14.28% |
Selling/ General/ Admin Expenses Total | 97.08 | 95.33 | +1.84% | 84.81 | +14.47% |
Depreciation/ Amortization | 48.46 | 47.45 | +2.13% | 39.43 | +22.9% |
Total Operating Expense | 1782.94 | 1905.1 | -6.41% | 1515.22 | +17.67% |
Operating Income | 249.06 | 261.74 | -4.84% | 262.83 | -5.24% |
Net Income Before Taxes | 264.03 | 274.8 | -3.92% | 277.2 | -4.75% |
Net Income | 194.19 | 202.54 | -4.12% | 205.08 | -5.31% |
Diluted Normalized EPS | 14.24 | 14.85 | -4.11% | 15.04 | -5.32% |
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