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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 10.84 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -19.09 %.
- 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 0.5 %. Marginal decrease of -96.69% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Lemon Tree Hotels Limited. Notable increase of 20.03 % in net profit Year to Year, Lemon Tree Hotels Limited’s profitability dropped by -52.86 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 16.67 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -53.33 % 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. 74.747 Cr | Rs. 102.395 Cr | Rs. 82.847 Cr | -19.09 % | + 10.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 38.44 Cr | Rs. 42.69 Cr | Rs. 44.44 Cr | + 4.1 % | + 15.61 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 36.31 Cr | Rs. 59.71 Cr | Rs. 38.41 Cr | -35.67 % | + 5.78 % |
OPM % | 48.58 % | 58.31 % | 46.36 % | -11.95 % | -2.22 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.201 Cr | Rs. 6.097 Cr | Rs. 0.202 Cr | -96.69 % | + 0.5 % |
Interest | Rs. 11.63 Cr | Rs. 10.57 Cr | Rs. 9.91 Cr | -6.24 % | -14.79 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 5.26 Cr | Rs. 5.16 Cr | Rs. 4.96 Cr | -3.88 % | -5.7 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 19.62 Cr | Rs. 50.08 Cr | Rs. 23.74 Cr | -52.6 % | + 21 % |
Tax % | 29.21 % | 29.39 % | 29.78 % | + 0.39 % | + 0.57 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 13.89 Cr | Rs. 35.36 Cr | Rs. 16.67 Cr | -52.86 % | + 20.01 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.18 | Rs. 0.45 | Rs. 0.21 | -53.33 % | + 16.67 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lemon Tree Hotels 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 10.84 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -19.09 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 4.1 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 15.61 %. Operating profit, while up 5.78 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -35.67 %, 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 -2.22 %, but a shrinkage of -11.95 % sequentially. Other income fell by -96.69 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 0.5 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -6.24 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -14.79 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.88 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -5.7 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 21 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -52.6 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.57 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.39 %. Net profit rose by 20.01 % year-on-year but witnessed a -52.86 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 16.67 % but a quarterly fall of -53.33 %. In summary, Lemon Tree Hotels 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. 74.747 Cr | Rs. 102.395 Cr | Rs. 82.847 Cr | -19.09 % | + 10.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 38.44 Cr | Rs. 42.69 Cr | Rs. 44.44 Cr | + 4.1 % | + 15.61 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 36.31 Cr | Rs. 59.71 Cr | Rs. 38.41 Cr | -35.67 % | + 5.78 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 13.89 Cr | Rs. 35.36 Cr | Rs. 16.67 Cr | -52.86 % | + 20.01 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.18 | Rs. 0.45 | Rs. 0.21 | -53.33 % | + 16.67 % |
In reviewing Lemon Tree Hotels Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 10.84 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -19.09 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 15.61 % compared to the previous year, with a 4.1 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 5.78 % annually, and saw a -35.67 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 20.01 %, and experienced a -52.86 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 16.67 % annually, however dipped by -53.33 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lemon Tree Hotels 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.
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