February 25, 2021 (MLN): Nishat Chunian Power Limited (NCPL) has witnessed a 32% YoY decline in net profits to Rs 1.42 billion during 1HFY21, compared to the profits of Rs 2 billion in the corresponding period last year.
The earnings per share of the company clocked in at Rs 3.88/sh against Rs 5.71/sh during 1HFY20.
The decline in profitability was attributable to lower topline earnings compared to the same period last year. The revenues of the company dropped by 25.4% YoY owing to removal of the debt component from the tariff and lower FO prices.
Gross margins declined by 8pps to 34% during 1HFY21 as compared to 42% in the corresponding period last year largely due to the absence of debt component and lower O&M savings.
Furthermore, the company observed a decline in other income by 25.8% YoY, however, this was counterbalanced by a reduction in administrative expenses by 16% YoY.
Finance costs dropped by 57% YoY Rs 487.2 million during the period as compared to Rs 1.13 billion in the corresponding period last year on account of a decline in mark-up cost amid a substantial dip in interest rates and decrease in short term borrowings.
Profit and Loss Statement for the Half-year ended December 31, 2020 ('000 Rupees) |
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|
Dec-20 |
Dec-19 |
% Change |
Sales |
5,803,591 |
7,782,328 |
-25.43% |
Cost of Sales |
(3,843,907) |
(4,496,388) |
-14.51% |
Gross Profit |
1,959,684 |
3,285,940 |
-40.36% |
Administrative expenses |
(63,901) |
(76,169) |
-16.11% |
Other operating expenses |
– |
(599) |
-100.00% |
Other income |
16,814 |
22,661 |
-25.80% |
Finance cost |
(487,222) |
(1,133,982) |
-57.03% |
Profit before taxation |
1,425,375 |
2,097,851 |
-32.06% |
Taxation |
– |
– |
– |
Profit for the year |
1,425,375 |
2,097,851 |
-32.06% |
Earnings per share – basic and diluted (Rupees) |
3.88 |
5.71 |
-32.05% |
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