Apollo Hospitals Reports Strong Financial Performance in Q4 2023, Receives 'Hold' Rating from MarketsMOJO

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, a leading healthcare services company, has recently announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 2023. The company has shown positive performance in this quarter, with its score improving from 5 to 7 in the last 3 months.

One of the key factors contributing to this positive performance is the company's net sales, which have reached a record high of Rs 4,850.60 crore. This is a significant growth compared to the previous five quarters, and the near-term sales trend is also very positive.

Another highlight of the financial results is the Profit After Tax (PAT), which has grown by 40.9% to Rs 245.30 crore, compared to the average PAT of the previous four quarters at Rs 174.06 crore. This indicates a strong growth in profitability, and the near-term PAT trend is also positive.

The company's Profit Before Tax less Other Income (PBT) has also shown a growth of 26.1% to Rs 335.50 crore, compared to the average PBT of the previous four quarters at Rs 266.10 crore. This further reinforces the positive financial performance of Apollo Hospitals.

In terms of earnings per share (EPS), the company has achieved its highest at Rs 17.06 in the last five quarters. This shows an increasing profitability and the company's ability to generate higher earnings for its shareholders.

Based on these financial results, MarketsMOJO has given a 'Hold' call for Apollo Hospitals' stock. With its strong financial performance and positive trends, Apollo Hospitals is well-positioned in the healthcare services industry as a largecap company.