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Praj Industries Q1 Results Sees Net Income Rise to ₹84.18 Crores

Praj Industries Q1 Results reported a Total Revenue of ₹699.14 crores, a decrease of 30.8% from the previous quarter and Operating Income was ₹66.63 crores, down 29.8% QoQ.  

by Ruksana

Updated Oct 03, 2024

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Praj Industries Q1 Results Sees Net Income Rise to ₹84.18 Crores

Praj Industries Q1 Results: Praj Industries reported its Q1 results for the fiscal period ending June 2024. The company’s total revenue was ₹699.14 crores, which shows a decrease of 30.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from ₹1,011.62 crores in March 2023. However, when comparing to the same quarter last year, the revenue only fell by 5.1% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹736.72 crores. Selling, General, and Administrative expenses increased to ₹77.67 crores, marking a 10.4% rise QoQ and a significant 23.7% increase YoY compared to ₹62.75 crores in June 2023.

Praj Industries’ depreciation and amortization expenses jumped to ₹20.16 crores, which is a dramatic increase of 112.9% QoQ from ₹9.48 crores and a notable rise of 128.3% YoY from ₹8.81 crores last year. Meanwhile, operating income fell to ₹66.63 crores, down 29.8% QoQ but improved by 6.7% YoY. The net income before taxes stood at ₹107.04 crores, decreasing by 5.3% QoQ but rising by 37.7% YoY. Finally, the diluted normalized EPS dropped to ₹3.38, which is 29.4% lower QoQ but showed a slight increase of 5.9% YoY. Overall, the results reflect challenges in the short term but some positive trends compared to the previous year.

Here are the Q1 results for Praj Industries, presented in a simple table format:

Fiscal Period

Jun 24

Mar 23

QoQ Comp (%)

Jun 23

YoY Comp (%)

Total Revenue

699.14

1,011.62

-30.8%

736.72

-5.1%

Selling/General/Admin Expenses

77.67

70.47

+10.4%

62.75

+23.7%

Depreciation/Amortization

20.16

9.48

+112.9%

8.81

+128.3%

Other Operating Expenses

204.33

236.46

-13.6%

163.14

+25.3%

Total Operating Expense

632.51

916.58

-30.9%

674.19

-6.2%

Operating Income

66.63

95.04

-29.8%

62.53

+6.7%

Net Income Before Taxes

107.04

112.81

-5.3%

77.70

+37.7%

Net Income

84.18

88.10

-4.7%

58.65

+43.5%

Diluted Normalized EPS

3.38

4.79

-29.4%

3.19

+5.9%

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Praj Industries Q1 Results

Praj Industries has shared its unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter that ended on June 30, 2024. During this quarter, the company earned a total income of ₹6,140.612 million, which is slightly lower than the ₹6,610.090 million it earned in the same quarter last year. The decrease in revenue is primarily due to a drop in revenue from operations, which was ₹6,006.609 million compared to ₹6,498.902 million in the previous year.

Praj Industries managed to keep its expenses lower, totaling ₹5,263.773 million, down from ₹5,959.445 million a year earlier. This reduction in expenses helped the company achieve a profit before tax of ₹1,158.411 million, which is a significant increase compared to ₹650.645 million in the previous year. After accounting for tax expenses, which totaled ₹240.010 million, the company reported a profit for the period of ₹918.401 million. This is a notable improvement from ₹491.692 million in the same quarter last year. Overall, despite a decrease in revenue, Praj Industries demonstrated strong cost management and improved profitability in this quarter.

Here’s a summary of the unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024:

Particulars

Quarter Ended

Year to Date

 

30 June 2024

31 March 2024

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

(Unaudited)

1. INCOME

   

Revenue from operations

6,006.609

8,392.752

Other income

134.003

124.731

Total income

6,140.612

8,517.483

2. EXPENSES

   

Cost of materials consumed

2,880.147

4,770.815

Changes in inventories

50.478

274.587

Employee benefits expense

658.009

694.352

Finance costs

11.226

10.218

Depreciation and amortisation expense

106.395

98.780

Exchange (gain) / loss

(50.205)

(41.465)

Other expenses

1,607.723

1,693.405

Total expenses

5,263.773

7,500.692

3. Profit before exceptional items and tax

876.839

1,016.791

4. Exceptional items

281.572

-

5. Profit before tax

1,158.411

1,016.791

6. Tax expense

   

Current tax

218.785

255.526

Deferred tax

21.225

30.857

Adjustments of tax relating to earlier periods

-

(24.826)

Total tax expense

240.010

261.557

7. Profit for the period

918.401

755.234

8. Other comprehensive income

   

Items that will not be reclassified to profit

   

- Re-measurement of defined benefit plans

(5.354)

(9.300)

- Income tax effect

1.347

2.332

Items that will be reclassified to profit

   

- Debt instruments through other comprehensive income

0.454

(1.087)

- Income tax effect

(0.114)

0.273

Other comprehensive income

(3.667)

(7.782)

9. Total Comprehensive Income for the year

914.734

747.452

Earnings per equity share (Nominal value per share Rs. 2 each)

   

Basic

5.00

4.11

Diluted

5.00

4.11

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Praj Industries Financial Performance

Praj Industries is a company with a market capitalization of ₹ 13,931 crore, meaning it is valued at this amount in the stock market. The current stock price is ₹ 758, with a highest price of ₹ 827 and a lowest of ₹ 448 over a specific period. The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 48.5, indicating investors are willing to pay ₹ 48.5 for every ₹ 1 of earnings, suggesting high growth expectations. The book value of the shares is ₹ 69.3. It also offers a dividend yield of 0.78%, meaning investors receive this percentage of the stock price as dividends.

Here’s the information you provided in a simple table format:

Metric

Value

Market Cap

₹ 13,931 Cr.

Current Price

₹ 758

High / Low

₹ 827 / ₹ 448

Stock P/E

48.5

Book Value

₹ 69.3

Dividend Yield

0.78 %

ROCE

29.3 %

ROE

23.3 %

Face Value

₹ 2.00

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Quarterly Results 

Praj Industries' financial data for the quarters December 2023, March 2024, and June 2024 shows their performance over time. In December 2023, the company had sales of Rs. 829 crores and a net profit of Rs. 70 crores. By March 2024, sales increased to Rs. 1,019 crores, and net profit rose to Rs. 92 crores, showing strong growth. 

Here’s the data for the quarters December 2023, March 2024, and June 2024, along with the particulars:

Particulars

Dec 2023

Mar 2024

Jun 2024

Sales

829

1,019

699

Expenses

731

888

607

Operating Profit

98

131

92

OPM (%)

12%

13%

13%

Other Income

9

11

40

Interest

4

4

5

Depreciation

11

15

20

Profit Before Tax

92

123

107

Tax (%)

23%

25%

21%

Net Profit

70

92

84

EPS (Rs)

3.83

5.00

4.58

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About Praj Industries 

Praj Industries is a leading company based in Pune, India, known for its work in bio-based technologies and engineering. Founded over 40 years ago, it started as a supplier of ethanol plants and has grown significantly over the years. Today, Praj is recognized as one of the most successful companies in its field, with operations in more than 100 countries across all six continents. The company is committed to creating sustainable solutions that help make the world a better place. Praj offers a wide range of products and services, including bioenergy solutions, high purity water systems for the pharmaceutical industry, critical process equipment for various industries like oil and gas, and integrated wastewater treatment systems. 

Praj is involved in the brewery and beverage sector, providing complete solutions from technology development to project installation. With over 1,000 successful projects, Praj Industries has established a strong reputation for its innovative approaches and expertise. The company continues to focus on developing cleaner and more efficient technologies to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions in today's world. Praj’s dedication to sustainability and innovation makes it a key player in the global market.


Praj Industries Q1 Results - FAQs

1. What is the market capitalization of Praj Industries?  

Praj Industries has a market capitalization of ₹13,931 crore.

2. What is the current stock price of Praj Industries?

The current stock price of Praj Industries is ₹758.

3. What was the total revenue for Praj Industries in Q1 2024?

Praj Industries reported total revenue of ₹699.14 crores in Q1 2024.

4. What is the P/E ratio for Praj Industries?

The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for Praj Industries is 48.5.

5. What was the net profit for Praj Industries in Q1 2024?

Praj Industries reported a net profit of ₹84.18 crores in Q1 2024.

6. How much did Praj Industries' selling, general, and administrative expenses increase in Q1 2024?

Praj Industries' selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by 10.4% in Q1 2024.

7. What is the book value of shares for Praj Industries?

The book value of shares for Praj Industries is ₹69.3.

8. What was the profit before tax for Praj Industries in Q1 2024?

Praj Industries had a profit before tax of ₹107.04 crores in Q1 2024.

9. What was the percentage decrease in revenue for Praj Industries from the previous quarter?  

Praj Industries experienced a decrease of 30.8% in revenue quarter-on-quarter.

10. How much did Praj Industries reduce its total expenses in Q1 2024?  

Praj Industries reduced its total expenses to ₹5,263.773 million in Q1 2024.

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