Blue Star Limited has posted a 8.4% growth in sales from Rs 986 m in 1QFY00 to Rs 1068 m in 1QFY01. The operating profit margins have however, dipped from 7.9% to 6.8%. This is because the air conditioner market is becoming highly competitive, especially after the entry of the Korean multinationals like LG and Samsung, as the realisations have come under enormous pressure.
(Rs m) | 1QFY00 | 1QFY01 | Change |
Sales | 986 | 1,068 | 8.4% |
Other Income | 0.3 | 17.4 | |
Expenditure | 908 | 996 | 9.6% |
Operating Profit (EBDIT) | 78 | 73 | -6.4% |
Operating Profit Margin (%) | 7.9% | 6.8% | |
Interest | 19 | 21 | 6.8% |
Depreciation | 22 | 26 | 22.3% |
Profit before Tax | 37 | 43 | 16.1% |
Other Adjustments | 8 | 7 | -17.5% |
Tax | 3 | 5 | 66.7% |
Profit after Tax/(Loss) | 26 | 32 | 20.5% |
Net profit margin (%) | 2.7% | 2.3% | |
No. of Shares (eoy) (m) | 27.1 | 20.3 | |
Diluted number of shares | 20.3 | 20.3 | |
Diluted Earnings per share* | 5.2 | 6.2 | |
*(annualised) |
Excluding the demerged International Software Division (ISD), the sales for the current year is up 19%, from Rs 900 m in 1QFY00 to Rs 1068 m in 1QFY01. The other adjustments here include charges on account of the voluntary retirement scheme.
The scheme of arrangement between the company and Blue Star Infotech Ltd.. For the demerger of the International Software Division (ISD) has been implemented. Consequently the paid-up capital of the company stands reduced from Rs 270.9 m to Rs 203.2 m.
The stock is currently trading at Rs 36.5 at a P/E multiple of 5.8x on the annualised first quarter 1QFY01 earnings.
For the quarter ended September 2020, BLUE STAR has posted a net profit of Rs 150 m (down 59.4% YoY). Sales on the other hand came in at Rs 9 bn (down 27.8% YoY). Read on for a complete analysis of BLUE STAR's quarterly results.
For the quarter ended March 2020, BLUE STAR has posted a net profit of Rs 84 m (down 89.2% YoY). Sales on the other hand came in at Rs 13 bn (down 18.6% YoY). Read on for a complete analysis of BLUE STAR's quarterly results.
Here's an analysis of the annual report of BLUE STAR for 2018-19. It includes a full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow analysis of BLUE STAR. Also includes updates on the valuation of BLUE STAR.
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