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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 4.32 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 7.41 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -18.46 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 39.47%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Lords Chloro Alkali Ltd. Profit dropped by -101.47 % Year to Year, Lords Chloro Alkali Ltd’s profitability dropped by -98.28 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -101.35 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -98.43 % 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. 59.88 Cr | Rs. 58.156 Cr | Rs. 62.466 Cr | + 7.41 % | + 4.32 % |
Expenses | Rs. 52.64 Cr | Rs. 59.81 Cr | Rs. 59.92 Cr | + 0.18 % | + 13.83 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 7.24 Cr | Rs. -1.65 Cr | Rs. 2.55 Cr | + 254.55 % | -64.78 % |
OPM % | 12.09 % | -2.84 % | 4.08 % | + 6.92 % | -8.01 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.65 Cr | Rs. 0.38 Cr | Rs. 0.53 Cr | + 39.47 % | -18.46 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.46 Cr | Rs. 0.62 Cr | Rs. 0.62 Cr | + 0 % | + 34.78 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.06 Cr | Rs. 2.37 Cr | Rs. 2.41 Cr | + 1.69 % | + 16.99 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 5.37 Cr | Rs. -4.26 Cr | Rs. 0.05 Cr | + 101.17 % | -99.07 % |
Tax % | 30.41 % | -25.01 % | 203.85 % | + 228.86 % | + 173.44 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.73 Cr | Rs. -3.2 Cr | Rs. -0.06 Cr | + 98.13 % | -101.61 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.48 | Rs. -1.27 | Rs. -0.02 | + 98.43 % | -101.35 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lords Chloro Alkali Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 4.32 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 7.41 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 0.18 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 13.83 %. Operating profit, while down -64.78 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 254.55 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -8.01 %, but an expansion of 6.92 % sequentially. Other income rose by 39.47 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -18.46 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 34.78 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.69 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 16.99 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -99.07 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 101.17 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 173.44 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 228.86 %. Net profit fell by -101.61 % year-on-year but experienced a 98.13 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -101.35 % but a quarterly rise of 98.43 %. In summary, Lords Chloro Alkali 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. 59.88 Cr | Rs. 58.156 Cr | Rs. 62.466 Cr | + 7.41 % | + 4.32 % |
Expenses | Rs. 52.64 Cr | Rs. 59.81 Cr | Rs. 59.92 Cr | + 0.18 % | + 13.83 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 7.24 Cr | Rs. -1.65 Cr | Rs. 2.55 Cr | + 254.55 % | -64.78 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 3.73 Cr | Rs. -3.2 Cr | Rs. -0.06 Cr | + 98.13 % | -101.61 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.48 | Rs. -1.27 | Rs. -0.02 | + 98.43 % | -101.35 % |
In reviewing Lords Chloro Alkali Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.32 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 7.41 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 13.83 % compared to the previous year, with a 0.18 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -64.78 % annually, and saw a 254.55 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -101.61 %, and experienced a 98.13 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -101.35 % annually, however rose by 98.43 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lords Chloro Alkali 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.