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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 337.39 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 114.7 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -35.71 %, Marginal decrease of -57.14% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Lotus Chocolate Co. Ltd.,. Notable increase of 4701.02 % in net profit Year to Year, Lotus Chocolate Co. Ltd.,’s profitability increased by 695.44 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 4,786.67 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 696.74 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 32.307 Cr | Rs. 65.818 Cr | Rs. 141.309 Cr | + 114.7 % | + 337.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 31.78 Cr | Rs. 64.04 Cr | Rs. 130.12 Cr | + 103.19 % | + 309.44 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.53 Cr | Rs. 1.78 Cr | Rs. 11.19 Cr | + 528.65 % | + 2011.32 % |
OPM % | 1.64 % | 2.7 % | 7.92 % | + 5.22 % | + 6.28 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.21 Cr | Rs. 0.09 Cr | -57.14 % | -35.71 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.22 Cr | Rs. 0.62 Cr | + 181.82 % | + 520 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. 0.28 Cr | Rs. 0.25 Cr | -10.71 % | + 66.67 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.42 Cr | Rs. 1.49 Cr | Rs. 10.41 Cr | + 598.66 % | + 2378.57 % |
Tax % | 752.17 % | 20.56 % | 9.55 % | -11.01 % | -742.62 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 1.18 Cr | Rs. 9.41 Cr | + 697.46 % | + 4605 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.15 | Rs. 0.92 | Rs. 7.33 | + 696.74 % | + 4786.67 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lotus Chocolate Co. Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 337.39 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 114.7 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 103.19 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 309.44 %. Operating profit, while up 2011.32 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 528.65 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 6.28 %, but an expansion of 5.22 % sequentially. Other income fell by -57.14 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -35.71 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 181.82 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 520 %. Depreciation costs fell by -10.71 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 66.67 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 2378.57 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 598.66 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -742.62 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -11.01 %. Net profit rose by 4605 % year-on-year but experienced a 697.46 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 4786.67 % but a quarterly rise of 696.74 %. In summary, Lotus Chocolate Co. 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. 32.307 Cr | Rs. 65.818 Cr | Rs. 141.309 Cr | + 114.7 % | + 337.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 31.78 Cr | Rs. 64.04 Cr | Rs. 130.12 Cr | + 103.19 % | + 309.44 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.53 Cr | Rs. 1.78 Cr | Rs. 11.19 Cr | + 528.65 % | + 2011.32 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 1.18 Cr | Rs. 9.41 Cr | + 697.46 % | + 4605 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.15 | Rs. 0.92 | Rs. 7.33 | + 696.74 % | + 4786.67 % |
In reviewing Lotus Chocolate Co. Ltd.,’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 337.39 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 114.7 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 309.44 % compared to the previous year, with a 103.19 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 2011.32 % annually, and saw a 528.65 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 4605 %, and experienced a 697.46 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 4786.67 % annually, however rose by 696.74 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lotus Chocolate Co. Ltd., exhibits strong annual growth 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.