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🔹 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 4.74 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -9.71 %. 🔹 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 14.03 %. Marginal decrease of -73.15% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited. Profit dropped by -2.22 % Year to Year, Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited’s profitability dropped by -18.29 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -2.22 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -18.25 % 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. 1395.65 Cr | Rs. 1619.11 Cr | Rs. 1461.84 Cr | -9.71 % | + 4.74 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 927.26 Cr | Rs. 1121.76 Cr | Rs. 1007.48 Cr | -10.19 % | + 8.65 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 468.39 Cr | Rs. 497.35 Cr | Rs. 454.36 Cr | -8.64 % | -3 % |
| OPM % | 33.56 % | 30.72 % | 31.08 % | + 0.36 % | -2.48 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 17.89 Cr | Rs. 75.98 Cr | Rs. 20.4 Cr | -73.15 % | + 14.03 % |
| Interest | Rs. 1.51 Cr | Rs. 1.15 Cr | Rs. 1.11 Cr | -3.48 % | -26.49 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 41.37 Cr | Rs. 41.73 Cr | Rs. 41.13 Cr | -1.44 % | -0.58 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 443.4 Cr | Rs. 530.45 Cr | Rs. 432.52 Cr | -18.46 % | -2.45 % |
| Tax % | 25.55 % | 25.53 % | 25.37 % | -0.16 % | -0.18 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 330.11 Cr | Rs. 395.05 Cr | Rs. 322.78 Cr | -18.29 % | -2.22 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 12.14 | Rs. 14.52 | Rs. 11.87 | -18.25 % | -2.22 % |
Today, we’re looking at Colgate Palmolive (India) 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 4.74 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -9.71 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -10.19 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 8.65 %. Operating profit, while down -3 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -8.64 %, 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 -2.48 %, but an expansion of 0.36 % sequentially. Other income fell by -73.15 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 14.03 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -3.48 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -26.49 %. Depreciation costs fell by -1.44 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -0.58 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -2.45 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -18.46 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.18 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.16 %. Net profit fell by -2.22 % year-on-year but witnessed a -18.29 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -2.22 % but a quarterly fall of -18.25 %. In summary, Colgate Palmolive (India) 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. 1395.65 Cr | Rs. 1619.11 Cr | Rs. 1461.84 Cr | -9.71 % | + 4.74 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 927.26 Cr | Rs. 1121.76 Cr | Rs. 1007.48 Cr | -10.19 % | + 8.65 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 468.39 Cr | Rs. 497.35 Cr | Rs. 454.36 Cr | -8.64 % | -3 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 330.11 Cr | Rs. 395.05 Cr | Rs. 322.78 Cr | -18.29 % | -2.22 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 12.14 | Rs. 14.52 | Rs. 11.87 | -18.25 % | -2.22 % |
In reviewing Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.74 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -9.71 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 8.65 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -10.19 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -3 % annually, and saw a -8.64 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -2.22 %, and experienced a -18.29 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -2.22 % annually, however dipped by -18.25 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Colgate Palmolive (India) 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.
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