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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 16.45 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.21 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -30.22 %, Marginal decrease of -37.81% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for LT Foods Limited. Notable increase of 12.98 % in net profit Year to Year, LT Foods Limited’s profitability increased by 3.36 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 11.36 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 3.04 % 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. 1778.079 Cr | Rs. 2074.813 Cr | Rs. 2070.508 Cr | -0.21 % | + 16.45 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1564.4 Cr | Rs. 1829.74 Cr | Rs. 1829.61 Cr | -0.01 % | + 16.95 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 213.68 Cr | Rs. 245.07 Cr | Rs. 240.9 Cr | -1.7 % | + 12.74 % |
OPM % | 12.02 % | 11.81 % | 11.63 % | -0.18 % | -0.39 % |
Other Income | Rs. 25.071 Cr | Rs. 28.132 Cr | Rs. 17.495 Cr | -37.81 % | -30.22 % |
Interest | Rs. 21.96 Cr | Rs. 23.46 Cr | Rs. 18.74 Cr | -20.12 % | -14.66 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 35.55 Cr | Rs. 45.27 Cr | Rs. 41.96 Cr | -7.31 % | + 18.03 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 181.24 Cr | Rs. 204.47 Cr | Rs. 197.7 Cr | -3.31 % | + 9.08 % |
Tax % | 26.24 % | 28.06 % | 26.79 % | -1.27 % | + 0.55 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 137.44 Cr | Rs. 150.24 Cr | Rs. 155.29 Cr | + 3.36 % | + 12.99 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.96 | Rs. 4.28 | Rs. 4.41 | + 3.04 % | + 11.36 % |
Today, we’re looking at LT Foods Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 16.45 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.21 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.01 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 16.95 %. Operating profit, while up 12.74 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -1.7 %, 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 -0.39 %, but a shrinkage of -0.18 % sequentially. Other income fell by -37.81 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -30.22 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -20.12 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -14.66 %. Depreciation costs fell by -7.31 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 18.03 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 9.08 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -3.31 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.55 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.27 %. Net profit rose by 12.99 % year-on-year but experienced a 3.36 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 11.36 % but a quarterly rise of 3.04 %. In summary, LT Foods Limited’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. 1778.079 Cr | Rs. 2074.813 Cr | Rs. 2070.508 Cr | -0.21 % | + 16.45 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1564.4 Cr | Rs. 1829.74 Cr | Rs. 1829.61 Cr | -0.01 % | + 16.95 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 213.68 Cr | Rs. 245.07 Cr | Rs. 240.9 Cr | -1.7 % | + 12.74 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 137.44 Cr | Rs. 150.24 Cr | Rs. 155.29 Cr | + 3.36 % | + 12.99 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.96 | Rs. 4.28 | Rs. 4.41 | + 3.04 % | + 11.36 % |
In reviewing LT Foods Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 16.45 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -0.21 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 16.95 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.01 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 12.74 % annually, and saw a -1.7 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 12.99 %, and experienced a 3.36 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 11.36 % annually, however rose by 3.04 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while LT Foods Limited 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.