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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -3.48 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -19.81 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -25.53 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 16.67%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -10.24 % Year to Year, Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -20.18 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -10.20 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -20.07 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 3.388 Cr | Rs. 4.078 Cr | Rs. 3.27 Cr | -19.81 % | -3.48 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2.63 Cr | Rs. 3.43 Cr | Rs. 2.68 Cr | -21.87 % | + 1.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.76 Cr | Rs. 0.65 Cr | Rs. 0.59 Cr | -9.23 % | -22.37 % |
OPM % | 22.43 % | 15.94 % | 18.04 % | + 2.1 % | -4.39 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.47 Cr | Rs. 0.3 Cr | Rs. 0.35 Cr | + 16.67 % | -25.53 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.31 Cr | Rs. 0.19 Cr | Rs. 0.18 Cr | -5.26 % | -41.94 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.25 Cr | Rs. 0.3 Cr | Rs. 0.3 Cr | + 0 % | + 20 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.67 Cr | Rs. 0.46 Cr | Rs. 0.46 Cr | + 0 % | -31.34 % |
Tax % | 25.56 % | 23.81 % | 4.08 % | -19.73 % | -21.48 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.5 Cr | Rs. 0.56 Cr | Rs. 0.45 Cr | -19.64 % | -10 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.45 | Rs. 8.37 | Rs. 6.69 | -20.07 % | -10.2 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -3.48 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -19.81 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -21.87 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.9 %. Operating profit, while down -22.37 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -9.23 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -4.39 %, but an expansion of 2.1 % sequentially. Other income rose by 16.67 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -25.53 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -5.26 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -41.94 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 20 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -31.34 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 0 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -21.48 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -19.73 %. Net profit fell by -10 % year-on-year but witnessed a -19.64 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -10.2 % but a quarterly fall of -20.07 %. In summary, Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd.,’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 3.388 Cr | Rs. 4.078 Cr | Rs. 3.27 Cr | -19.81 % | -3.48 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2.63 Cr | Rs. 3.43 Cr | Rs. 2.68 Cr | -21.87 % | + 1.9 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.76 Cr | Rs. 0.65 Cr | Rs. 0.59 Cr | -9.23 % | -22.37 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.5 Cr | Rs. 0.56 Cr | Rs. 0.45 Cr | -19.64 % | -10 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 7.45 | Rs. 8.37 | Rs. 6.69 | -20.07 % | -10.2 % |
In reviewing Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd.,’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -3.48 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -19.81 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.9 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -21.87 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -22.37 % annually, and saw a -9.23 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -10 %, and experienced a -19.64 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -10.2 % annually, however dipped by -20.07 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd., faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.