Results     12-May-23
Analysis
Deepak Nitrite
PBIT margin down 370 bps to 15.9%
Deepak Nitrite consolidated net sales increased 4.75% to Rs 1961.36 crore in Q4FY23 compared to Q4FY22.  Sales of Phenolics segment has gone up 4% to Rs 1169.88 crore (accounting for 59% of total sales).  Sales of Advanced Intermediates segment has gone up 7% to Rs 800.5 crore (accounting for 41% of total sales). 

Profit before interest, tax and other unallocable items (PBIT) has slumped 15% to Rs 313.58 crore.  PBIT of Phenolics segment rose 1% to Rs 177.04 crore (accounting for 56% of total PBIT).  PBIT of Advanced Intermediates segment fell 29% to Rs 136.54 crore (accounting for 44% of total PBIT). 

PBIT margin of Phenolics segment fell from 15.6% to 15.1%.  PBIT margin of Advanced Intermediates segment fell from 25.7% to 17.1%.  Overall PBIT margin fell from 19.6% to 15.9%. 

Operating profit margin has declined from 21.92% to 17.74%, leading to 15.20% decline in operating profit to Rs 347.96 crore.  Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) decreased from 62.38% to 60.82%.   Employee cost increased from 3.75% to 3.77%.   Other expenses rose from 12.29% to 12.54%.   Power and Oil fuel cost fell from 6.78% to 6.30%. 

Other income rose 255.08% to Rs 12.57 crore.  PBIDT fell 12.89% to Rs 360.53 crore.  Provision for interest fell 36.83% to Rs 4.46 crore. 

PBDT fell 12.47% to Rs 356.07 crore.  Provision for depreciation fell 8.29% to Rs 40.92 crore. 

Profit before tax down 12.99% to Rs 315.15 crore.  Share of profit/loss were nil in both the periods.  Provision for tax was expense of Rs 81.29 crore, compared to Rs 94.98 crore.  Effective tax rate was 25.79% compared to 26.22%.

Minority interest was nil in both the periods.  Net profit attributable to owners of the company decreased 12.48% to Rs 233.86 crore. 

Equity capital stood at Rs 27.28 crore as of 31 March 2023 to Rs 27.28 crore as of 31 March 2022.  Per share face Value remained same at Rs 2.00. 

Promoters’ stake was 49.13% as of 31 March 2023 compared to 45.72% as of 31 March 2022. 

Commenting on the performance for Q4 & FY23, Mr. Deepak C. Mehta, Chairman & Managing Director said:

“Our company has performed well in the fiscal year 2023, with healthy topline growth driven by stable demand and high plant efficiency. We have strengthened our market position in several product portfolios and achieved production and delivery volume benchmarks. Despite inflationary pressures in some inputs and utilities, we remain committed to sustainable profitability, focused on people, planet, and profit.

We are extending our product portfolio by introducing new products from our R&D pipeline, confident that our growing footprint across established and new chemistries will sustain our momentum. We have efficiently faced challenges, and fulfilled our supply commitments, ensuring a consistent and steady supply of products to customers. We remain agile, capitalizing on opportunities created through swift shifts in the industry landscape, and excited by our prospects.

Our large-scale investment plans reflect our enthusiasm to capitalize on the opportunities available both in India and worldwide. We continue to diversify our product offering by introducing novel intermediates, broadening our clientele, and improving the overall value proposition. Our robust financial position, deep client relationships, and considered growth investments position us well to elevate our business proposition and consistently enhance value for stakeholders.

Full year results analysis

Net sales (including other operating income) of Deepak Nitrite has increased 17.20% to Rs 7972.06 crore.  Sales of Phenolics segment has gone up 16% to Rs 4970.49 crore (accounting for 62% of total sales).  Sales of Advanced Intermediates segment has gone up 21% to Rs 3033.55 crore (accounting for 38% of total sales). 

Profit before interest, tax and other unallocable items (PBIT) has slumped 21% to Rs 1149.52 crore.  PBIT of Phenolics segment fell 31% to Rs 594.46 crore (accounting for 52% of total PBIT).  PBIT of Advanced Intermediates segment fell 7% to Rs 555.06 crore (accounting for 48% of total PBIT). 

PBIT margin of Phenolics segment fell from 20.1% to 12%.  PBIT margin of Advanced Intermediates segment fell from 23.7% to 18.3%.  Overall PBIT margin fell from 21.5% to 14.4%. 

Operating profit margin has declined from 23.57% to 16.17%, leading to 19.59% decline in operating profit to Rs 1,289.38 crore.  Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) increased from 60.96% to 66.08%.   Purchase of finished goods cost rose from 0.08% to 1.76%.   Employee cost decreased from 3.97% to 3.90%.   Other expenses rose from 11.74% to 12.46%.   Power and Oil fuel cost rose from 6.36% to 6.64%. 

Other income rose 11.66% to Rs 47.58 crore.  PBIDT fell 18.78% to Rs 1336.96 crore.  Provision for interest fell 27.20% to Rs 24.78 crore.  Loan funds declined from Rs 315.03 crore as of 31 March 2022 to Rs 72.86 crore as of 31 March 2023.  Inventories rose to Rs 893.07 crore as of 31 March 2023 from Rs 584.55 crore as of 31 March 2022.  Sundry debtors were higher at Rs 1,309.52 crore as of 31 March 2023 compared to Rs 1,129.06 crore as of 31 March 2022.  Cash and bank balance declined from Rs 41.79 crore as of 31 March 2022 to Rs 39.95 crore as of 31 March 2023.  Investments declined from Rs 439.02 crore as of 31 March 2022 to Rs 379.35 crore as of 31 March 2023. 

PBDT fell 18.61% to Rs 1312.18 crore.  Provision for depreciation fell 6.42% to Rs 166.3 crore.  Fixed assets increased to Rs 2,196.12 crore as of 31 March 2023 from Rs 2,036.37 crore as of 31 March 2022.  Intangible assets declined from Rs 49.29 crore to Rs 46.32 crore. 

Profit before tax down 20.12% to Rs 1,145.88 crore.  Share of profit/loss were nil in both the periods.  Provision for tax was expense of Rs 293.88 crore, compared to Rs 367.81 crore.  Effective tax rate was 25.65% compared to 25.64%.

Minority interest was nil in both the periods.  Net profit attributable to owners of the company decreased 20.12% to Rs 852.00 crore. 

Equity capital stood at Rs 27.28 crore as of 31 March 2023 to Rs 27.28 crore as of 31 March 2022.  Per share face Value remained same at Rs 2.00. 

Promoters’ stake was 49.13% as of 31 March 2023 ,compared to 45.72% as of 31 March 2022 . 

Cash flow from operating activities decreased to Rs 649.92 crore for year ended March 2023 from Rs 823.84 crore for year ended March 2022.  Cash flow used in acquiring fixed assets during the year ended March 2023 stood at Rs 360.85 crore, compared to Rs 186.81 crore during the year ended March 2022. 

 

The scrip is currently trading at Rs 1926

  

Deepak Nitrite : Consolidated Results

Particulars

2303 (03)

2203 (03)

Var.(%)

2303 (12)

2203 (12)

Var.(%)

Net Sales

1,961.36

1,872.35

5

7,972.06

6,802.19

17

OPM (%)

17.7

21.9

 

16.2

23.6

 

OP

347.96

410.33

-15

1,289.38

1,603.58

-20

Other Inc.

12.57

3.54

255

47.58

42.61

12

PBIDT

360.53

413.87

-13

1,336.96

1,646.19

-19

Interest

4.46

7.06

-37

24.78

34.04

-27

PBDT

356.07

406.81

-12

1,312.18

1,612.15

-19

Depreciation

40.92

44.62

-8

166.3

177.7

-6

PBT

315.15

362.19

-13

1,145.88

1,434.45

-20

EO Income

0

0

 

0

0

 

PBT after EO

315.15

362.19

-13

1,145.88

1,434.45

-20

Taxation

81.29

94.98

-14

293.88

367.81

-20

PAT

233.86

267.21

-12

852.00

1,066.64

-20

EPS (Rs)*

#

#

 

62.5

78.2

 

Notes

* EPS is on current equity of Rs 27.28 crore, Face value of Rs 2, Excluding extraordinary items.

# EPS is not annualised

bps : Basis points

EO : Extraordinary items

Figures in Rs crore

Source: Capitaline Corporate Database

 

Deepak Nitrite : Consolidated Segment Results

 

% of (Total)

2303 (03)

2203 (03)

Var.(%)

% of (Total)

2303 (12)

2203 (12)

Var.(%)

Sales

Advanced Intermediates

41

800.50

750.24

7

38

3,033.55

2,511.05

21

Phenolics

59

1169.88

1128.38

4

62

4970.49

4303.42

16

Total Reported Sales

100

1,970.38

1,878.62

5

100

8,004.04

6,814.47

17

Less: Inter segment revenues

 

9.02

6.27

44

 

31.98

12.28

160

Net Sales

 

1,961.36

1,872.35

5

 

7,972.06

6,802.19

17

PBIT

Advanced Intermediates

44

136.54

192.84

-29

48

555.06

595.73

-7

Phenolics

56

177.04

175.85

1

52

594.46

867.11

-31

Total PBIT

100

313.58

368.69

-15

100

1149.52

1,462.84

-21

Less : Interest

 

4.45

7.07

-37

 

24.77

34.05

-27

Add: Other un-allcoable

 

6.02

0.57

956

 

21.13

5.66

273

PBT

 

315.15

362.19

-13

 

1145.88

1,434.45

-20

 

 

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