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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -12.1 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 21.27 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -64.67 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 7.88%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for JK Lakshmi Cement Limited. Profit dropped by -59.73 % Year to Year, JK Lakshmi Cement Limited’s profitability dropped by -414.24 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -58.64 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -524.37 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1702.84 Cr | Rs. 1234.29 Cr | Rs. 1496.83 Cr | + 21.27 % | -12.1 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1400.7 Cr | Rs. 1153.33 Cr | Rs. 1297.37 Cr | + 12.49 % | -7.38 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 302.14 Cr | Rs. 80.96 Cr | Rs. 199.46 Cr | + 146.37 % | -33.98 % |
| OPM % | 17.74 % | 6.56 % | 13.33 % | + 6.77 % | -4.41 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 25.59 Cr | Rs. 8.38 Cr | Rs. 9.04 Cr | + 7.88 % | -64.67 % |
| Interest | Rs. 39.11 Cr | Rs. 43.09 Cr | Rs. 45.3 Cr | + 5.13 % | + 15.83 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 65.71 Cr | Rs. 74.89 Cr | Rs. 76.19 Cr | + 1.74 % | + 15.95 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 222.91 Cr | Rs. -28.64 Cr | Rs. 87.01 Cr | + 403.81 % | -60.97 % |
| Tax % | 32.67 % | -46.21 % | 29.73 % | + 75.94 % | -2.94 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 150.15 Cr | Rs. -19.24 Cr | Rs. 60.46 Cr | + 414.24 % | -59.73 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 12.21 | Rs. -1.19 | Rs. 5.05 | + 524.37 % | -58.64 % |
Today, we’re looking at JK Lakshmi Cement Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -12.1 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 21.27 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 12.49 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -7.38 %. Operating profit, while down -33.98 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 146.37 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -4.41 %, but an expansion of 6.77 % sequentially. Other income rose by 7.88 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -64.67 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 5.13 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 15.83 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.74 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 15.95 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -60.97 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 403.81 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -2.94 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 75.94 %. Net profit fell by -59.73 % year-on-year but experienced a 414.24 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -58.64 % but a quarterly rise of 524.37 %. In summary, JK Lakshmi Cement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1702.84 Cr | Rs. 1234.29 Cr | Rs. 1496.83 Cr | + 21.27 % | -12.1 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 1400.7 Cr | Rs. 1153.33 Cr | Rs. 1297.37 Cr | + 12.49 % | -7.38 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 302.14 Cr | Rs. 80.96 Cr | Rs. 199.46 Cr | + 146.37 % | -33.98 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 150.15 Cr | Rs. -19.24 Cr | Rs. 60.46 Cr | + 414.24 % | -59.73 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 12.21 | Rs. -1.19 | Rs. 5.05 | + 524.37 % | -58.64 % |
In reviewing JK Lakshmi Cement Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -12.1 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 21.27 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -7.38 % compared to the previous year, with a 12.49 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -33.98 % annually, and saw a 146.37 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -59.73 %, and experienced a 414.24 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -58.64 % annually, however rose by 524.37 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while JK Lakshmi Cement Limited faces strong annual decline 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.
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