Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company Reports Positive Financial Performance in Recent Quarter

Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company, a diversified microcap company, recently announced its financial results for the quarter ending September 2024. The company's stock has been given a 'Sell' call by MarketsMOJO.

Despite this, Gillanders Arbut has shown positive financial performance in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25. The company's score has improved from -8 to 18 in the last three months.

Based on the September 2024 financials, here's what is working for Gillanders Arbut:
- Profit Before Tax less Other Income (PBT) - Quarterly: The company has seen a growth of 228.0% in PBT, which is at Rs 19.66 crore, compared to the average PBT of the previous four quarters at Rs -15.36 crore. The near-term trend for PBT is very positive.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) - Quarterly: The company has seen a growth of 261.5% in PAT, which is at Rs 21.47 crore, compared to the average PAT of the previous four quarters at Rs -13.30 crore. The near-term trend for PAT is very positive.
- Net Sales - Quarterly: The company has seen a growth of 40.7% in net sales, which is at Rs 126.75 crore, compared to the average net sales of the previous four quarters at Rs 90.11 crore. The near-term trend for sales is very positive.
- Operating Profit to Interest - Quarterly: The company's ability to manage interest payments has improved, with the highest ratio of 8.87 times in the last five quarters.
- Operating Profit (PBDIT) - Quarterly: The company has seen the highest operating profit of Rs 25.28 crore in the last five quarters. The near-term trend for operating profit is positive.
- Operating Profit Margin - Quarterly: The company's efficiency has improved, with the highest operating profit margin of 19.94% in the last five quarters.
- Earnings per Share (EPS) - Quarterly: The company has shown an increasing profitability, with the highest EPS of Rs 10.06 in the last five quarters. This indicates that the company has created higher earnings for its shareholders.
- Debt-Equity Ratio - Half Yearly: The company has been reducing its borrowing as compared to equity capital, with the lowest ratio of 0.48 times in the last five half yearly periods.

However, there are some areas that are not working for Gillanders Arbut:
- Operating Cash Flow - Annually: The company's cash revenues from business operations have been falling each year in the last three years, with the lowest at Rs 32.72 crore.
- Cash and Cash Equivalents - Half Yearly: The company's short-term liquidity has been deteriorating, with the lowest cash and cash equivalents at Rs 1.97 crore in the last six half yearly periods.

Overall, Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company has shown positive financial performance in the recent quarter, with improvements in key areas such as PBT, PAT, and net sales. However, the company needs to address its falling operating cash flow and deteriorating short-term liquidity. Investors are advised to carefully consider these factors before making any investment decisions.