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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 8.14 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 7.6 %. 🔹 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 68.33 %. Marginal decrease of -71.14% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Ashok Leyland Limited. Notable increase of 34.63 % in net profit Year to Year, Ashok Leyland Limited’s profitability increased by 6.93 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 35.60 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 7.92 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 11092.7 Cr | Rs. 11147.58 Cr | Rs. 11995.21 Cr | + 7.6 % | + 8.14 % |
Expenses | Rs. 9131.42 Cr | Rs. 9107.81 Cr | Rs. 9658.92 Cr | + 6.05 % | + 5.78 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1961.28 Cr | Rs. 2039.77 Cr | Rs. 2336.29 Cr | + 14.54 % | + 19.12 % |
OPM % | 17.68 % | 18.3 % | 19.48 % | + 1.18 % | + 1.8 % |
Other Income | Rs. 40 Cr | Rs. 233.28 Cr | Rs. 67.33 Cr | -71.14 % | + 68.33 % |
Interest | Rs. 782.73 Cr | Rs. 962.3 Cr | Rs. 1011.27 Cr | + 5.09 % | + 29.2 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 240.92 Cr | Rs. 244.03 Cr | Rs. 267.7 Cr | + 9.7 % | + 11.12 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 977.63 Cr | Rs. 1066.72 Cr | Rs. 1124.65 Cr | + 5.43 % | + 15.04 % |
Tax % | 38.34 % | 29.2 % | 27.79 % | -1.41 % | -10.55 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 608.85 Cr | Rs. 766.55 Cr | Rs. 819.67 Cr | + 6.93 % | + 34.63 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.91 | Rs. 2.4 | Rs. 2.59 | + 7.92 % | + 35.6 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ashok Leyland 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 8.14 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 7.6 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 6.05 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.78 %. Operating profit, while up 19.12 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 14.54 %, 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 1.8 %, but an expansion of 1.18 % sequentially. Other income fell by -71.14 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 68.33 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 5.09 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 29.2 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 9.7 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 11.12 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 15.04 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 5.43 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -10.55 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.41 %. Net profit rose by 34.63 % year-on-year but experienced a 6.93 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 35.6 % but a quarterly rise of 7.92 %. In summary, Ashok Leyland 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. 11092.7 Cr | Rs. 11147.58 Cr | Rs. 11995.21 Cr | + 7.6 % | + 8.14 % |
Expenses | Rs. 9131.42 Cr | Rs. 9107.81 Cr | Rs. 9658.92 Cr | + 6.05 % | + 5.78 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1961.28 Cr | Rs. 2039.77 Cr | Rs. 2336.29 Cr | + 14.54 % | + 19.12 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 608.85 Cr | Rs. 766.55 Cr | Rs. 819.67 Cr | + 6.93 % | + 34.63 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.91 | Rs. 2.4 | Rs. 2.59 | + 7.92 % | + 35.6 % |
In reviewing Ashok Leyland Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8.14 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 7.6 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.78 % compared to the previous year, with a 6.05 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 19.12 % annually, and saw a 14.54 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 34.63 %, and experienced a 6.93 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 35.6 % annually, however rose by 7.92 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ashok Leyland Limited exhibits strong annual growth 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.