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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 2.79 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -11.56 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 94.96 %. Marginal decrease of -18.05% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Laxmi Organic Industries Limited. Notable increase of 22.06 % in net profit Year to Year, Laxmi Organic Industries Limited’s profitability dropped by -15.93 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 17.48 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -16.42 % 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. 698.013 Cr | Rs. 811.212 Cr | Rs. 717.454 Cr | -11.56 % | + 2.79 % |
Expenses | Rs. 622.15 Cr | Rs. 720.06 Cr | Rs. 635.5 Cr | -11.74 % | + 2.15 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 75.86 Cr | Rs. 91.15 Cr | Rs. 81.95 Cr | -10.09 % | + 8.03 % |
OPM % | 10.87 % | 11.24 % | 11.42 % | + 0.18 % | + 0.55 % |
Other Income | Rs. 6.233 Cr | Rs. 14.829 Cr | Rs. 12.152 Cr | -18.05 % | + 94.96 % |
Interest | Rs. 6.55 Cr | Rs. 3.56 Cr | Rs. 3.07 Cr | -13.76 % | -53.13 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 20.51 Cr | Rs. 23.65 Cr | Rs. 20.75 Cr | -12.26 % | + 1.17 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 55.03 Cr | Rs. 78.77 Cr | Rs. 70.28 Cr | -10.78 % | + 27.71 % |
Tax % | 31.07 % | 30.07 % | 34.11 % | + 4.04 % | + 3.04 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 37.94 Cr | Rs. 55.09 Cr | Rs. 46.31 Cr | -15.94 % | + 22.06 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.42 | Rs. 2.01 | Rs. 1.66 | -17.41 % | + 16.9 % |
Today, we’re looking at Laxmi Organic Industries 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 2.79 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -11.56 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -11.74 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 2.15 %. Operating profit, while up 8.03 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -10.09 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.55 %, but an expansion of 0.18 % sequentially. Other income fell by -18.05 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 94.96 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -13.76 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -53.13 %. Depreciation costs fell by -12.26 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 1.17 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 27.71 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -10.78 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 3.04 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.04 %. Net profit rose by 22.06 % year-on-year but witnessed a -15.94 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 16.9 % but a quarterly fall of -17.41 %. In summary, Laxmi Organic Industries 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. 698.013 Cr | Rs. 811.212 Cr | Rs. 717.454 Cr | -11.56 % | + 2.79 % |
Expenses | Rs. 622.15 Cr | Rs. 720.06 Cr | Rs. 635.5 Cr | -11.74 % | + 2.15 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 75.86 Cr | Rs. 91.15 Cr | Rs. 81.95 Cr | -10.09 % | + 8.03 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 37.94 Cr | Rs. 55.09 Cr | Rs. 46.31 Cr | -15.94 % | + 22.06 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.42 | Rs. 2.01 | Rs. 1.66 | -17.41 % | + 16.9 % |
In reviewing Laxmi Organic Industries Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 2.79 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -11.56 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 2.15 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -11.74 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 8.03 % annually, and saw a -10.09 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 22.06 %, and experienced a -15.94 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 16.9 % annually, however dipped by -17.41 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Laxmi Organic Industries Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.