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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 experienced a substantial growth of 7.83 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -1.33 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -18.1 %, Marginal decrease of -24.7% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited. Profit dropped by -6.02 % Year to Year, Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited’s profitability increased by 1.02 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -3.08 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 3.01 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 584.633 Cr | Rs. 638.906 Cr | Rs. 630.406 Cr | -1.33 % | + 7.83 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 511.09 Cr | Rs. 568.79 Cr | Rs. 546.49 Cr | -3.92 % | + 6.93 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 73.54 Cr | Rs. 70.12 Cr | Rs. 83.92 Cr | + 19.68 % | + 14.11 % |
| OPM % | 12.58 % | 10.98 % | 13.31 % | + 2.33 % | + 0.73 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 10.54 Cr | Rs. 11.464 Cr | Rs. 8.632 Cr | -24.7 % | -18.1 % |
| Interest | Rs. 5.45 Cr | Rs. 5.07 Cr | Rs. 9.27 Cr | + 82.84 % | + 70.09 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 14.4 Cr | Rs. 14.28 Cr | Rs. 15.33 Cr | + 7.35 % | + 6.46 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 64.23 Cr | Rs. 62.23 Cr | Rs. 67.95 Cr | + 9.19 % | + 5.79 % |
| Tax % | 23.69 % | 30.35 % | 29.14 % | -1.21 % | + 5.45 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 65.68 Cr | Rs. 61.1 Cr | Rs. 61.72 Cr | + 1.01 % | -6.03 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.89 | Rs. 3.66 | Rs. 3.77 | + 3.01 % | -3.08 % |
Today, we’re looking at Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 7.83 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -1.33 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -3.92 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 6.93 %. Operating profit, while up 14.11 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 19.68 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.73 %, but an expansion of 2.33 % sequentially. Other income fell by -24.7 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -18.1 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 82.84 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 70.09 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 7.35 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.46 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 5.79 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 9.19 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.45 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.21 %. Net profit fell by -6.03 % year-on-year but experienced a 1.01 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -3.08 % but a quarterly rise of 3.01 %. In summary, Balmer Lawrie & Company 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. 584.633 Cr | Rs. 638.906 Cr | Rs. 630.406 Cr | -1.33 % | + 7.83 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 511.09 Cr | Rs. 568.79 Cr | Rs. 546.49 Cr | -3.92 % | + 6.93 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 73.54 Cr | Rs. 70.12 Cr | Rs. 83.92 Cr | + 19.68 % | + 14.11 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 65.68 Cr | Rs. 61.1 Cr | Rs. 61.72 Cr | + 1.01 % | -6.03 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.89 | Rs. 3.66 | Rs. 3.77 | + 3.01 % | -3.08 % |
In reviewing Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 7.83 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -1.33 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 6.93 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -3.92 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 14.11 % annually, and saw a 19.68 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -6.03 %, and experienced a 1.01 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -3.08 % annually, however rose by 3.01 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Balmer Lawrie & Company 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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