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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 1.11 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -17 %.
- 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 49.75 %. Marginal decrease of -83.65% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Laurus Labs Limited. Profit dropped by -52.67 % Year to Year, Laurus Labs Limited’s profitability dropped by -83.1 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -50.00 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -83.57 % 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. 1181.79 Cr | Rs. 1439.67 Cr | Rs. 1194.91 Cr | -17 % | + 1.11 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1015.07 Cr | Rs. 1198.18 Cr | Rs. 1023.71 Cr | -14.56 % | + 0.85 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 166.72 Cr | Rs. 241.49 Cr | Rs. 171.2 Cr | -29.11 % | + 2.69 % |
OPM % | 14.11 % | 16.77 % | 14.33 % | -2.44 % | + 0.22 % |
Other Income | Rs. 1.99 Cr | Rs. 18.23 Cr | Rs. 2.98 Cr | -83.65 % | + 49.75 % |
Interest | Rs. 39.19 Cr | Rs. 50.5 Cr | Rs. 49.19 Cr | -2.59 % | + 25.52 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 90.55 Cr | Rs. 102.25 Cr | Rs. 106.06 Cr | + 3.73 % | + 17.13 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 38.97 Cr | Rs. 106.97 Cr | Rs. 18.93 Cr | -82.3 % | -51.42 % |
Tax % | 30.01 % | 29.78 % | 33.86 % | + 4.08 % | + 3.85 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 26.79 Cr | Rs. 75.02 Cr | Rs. 12.68 Cr | -83.1 % | -52.67 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.46 | Rs. 1.4 | Rs. 0.23 | -83.57 % | -50 % |
Today, we’re looking at Laurus Labs 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 1.11 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -17 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -14.56 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.85 %. Operating profit, while up 2.69 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -29.11 %, 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 0.22 %, but a shrinkage of -2.44 % sequentially. Other income fell by -83.65 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 49.75 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -2.59 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 25.52 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.73 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 17.13 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -51.42 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -82.3 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 3.85 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.08 %. Net profit fell by -52.67 % year-on-year but witnessed a -83.1 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -50 % but a quarterly fall of -83.57 %. In summary, Laurus Labs 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. 1181.79 Cr | Rs. 1439.67 Cr | Rs. 1194.91 Cr | -17 % | + 1.11 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1015.07 Cr | Rs. 1198.18 Cr | Rs. 1023.71 Cr | -14.56 % | + 0.85 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 166.72 Cr | Rs. 241.49 Cr | Rs. 171.2 Cr | -29.11 % | + 2.69 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 26.79 Cr | Rs. 75.02 Cr | Rs. 12.68 Cr | -83.1 % | -52.67 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.46 | Rs. 1.4 | Rs. 0.23 | -83.57 % | -50 % |
In reviewing Laurus Labs Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.11 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -17 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.85 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -14.56 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 2.69 % annually, and saw a -29.11 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -52.67 %, and experienced a -83.1 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -50 % annually, however dipped by -83.57 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Laurus Labs Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.