AuSom Enterprise Reports Robust Q1 Profit Growth Despite Revenue Decline
AuSom Enterprise Limited's consolidated net profit for Q1 increased by 130.5% to ₹147.82 crore, despite a 45.6% decline in revenue to ₹471.05 crore. EBITDA improved to ₹142.61 crore, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 30.28%. The company attributed the revenue decline to changes in market conditions and trading volumes. The Board approved shifting the registered office, subject to shareholder approval.
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AuSom Enterprise Limited , a leading player in the commodities and bullion trading sector, has reported a significant increase in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter, despite a notable decline in revenue.
Financial Highlights
The company's consolidated net profit for Q1 surged to ₹147.82 crore, marking a substantial 130.5% increase from ₹64.13 crore in the same period last year. This impressive growth in profitability comes even as the company's revenue saw a considerable decline.
AuSom Enterprise's revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹471.05 crore, down by 45.6% compared to ₹865.52 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company attributed this revenue decline primarily to changes in market conditions and trading volumes.
Operational Performance
Despite the revenue contraction, AuSom Enterprise demonstrated strong operational efficiency. The company's EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) improved significantly to ₹142.61 crore from ₹66.90 crore in the same quarter last year. Consequently, the EBITDA margin expanded impressively to 30.28% from 7.73% year-over-year.
Key Financial Metrics
| Particulars (in crore rupees) | Q1 Current | Q1 Previous | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 471.05 | 865.52 | -45.6% |
| Net Profit | 147.82 | 64.13 | +130.5% |
| EBITDA | 142.61 | 66.90 | +113.2% |
| EBITDA Margin | 30.28% | 7.73% | +22.55 pp |
*pp: percentage points
Management Commentary
Kishor P. Mandalia, Managing Director of AuSom Enterprise Limited, stated in the company's filing, "We are pleased with our first quarter performance, which demonstrates our ability to enhance profitability even in challenging market conditions. Our focus on operational efficiency and strategic trading decisions has yielded positive results, as evidenced by our significant profit growth and margin expansion."
Other Developments
The Board of Directors, in their meeting, also approved the shifting of the company's registered office. Subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, the registered office will be moved from its current location in Moraiya, Ahmedabad, to Zaveri House, Fourth Floor, Sanidhya, Opp Planet Landmark Hotel, Bopal-Ambli Road, Bopal, Ahmedabad.
Outlook
While AuSom Enterprise faces challenges in terms of revenue growth, its ability to significantly improve profitability and operational efficiency positions it well for the future. The company continues to focus on its core competencies in trading commodities, bullions, gold jewelry, diamonds, derivatives, shares, and securities.
Investors and stakeholders will be keenly watching how AuSom Enterprise navigates the market dynamics in the coming quarters, particularly in light of its impressive profit growth amidst revenue challenges.
Historical Stock Returns for AuSom Enterprise
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +0.18% | -0.77% | -1.98% | +24.18% | -9.96% | +112.63% |
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