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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 4.02 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -6.62 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -46.41 %, Marginal decrease of -9.29% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for EPL Limited. Notable increase of 7.79 % in net profit Year to Year, EPL Limited’s profitability increased by 6.57 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 8.12 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 7.33 % 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. 975.1 Cr | Rs. 1086.2 Cr | Rs. 1014.3 Cr | -6.62 % | + 4.02 % |
Expenses | Rs. 791.7 Cr | Rs. 867.5 Cr | Rs. 812.8 Cr | -6.31 % | + 2.67 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 183.4 Cr | Rs. 218.7 Cr | Rs. 201.5 Cr | -7.86 % | + 9.87 % |
OPM % | 18.81 % | 20.13 % | 19.87 % | -0.26 % | + 1.06 % |
Other Income | Rs. 23.7 Cr | Rs. 14 Cr | Rs. 12.7 Cr | -9.29 % | -46.41 % |
Interest | Rs. 29.4 Cr | Rs. 29.1 Cr | Rs. 27.4 Cr | -5.84 % | -6.8 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 84.2 Cr | Rs. 85.2 Cr | Rs. 86.3 Cr | + 1.29 % | + 2.49 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 93.5 Cr | Rs. 118.4 Cr | Rs. 100.5 Cr | -15.12 % | + 7.49 % |
Tax % | 7.49 % | 25.04 % | 6.36 % | -18.68 % | -1.13 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 87.3 Cr | Rs. 88.3 Cr | Rs. 94.1 Cr | + 6.57 % | + 7.79 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.7 | Rs. 2.72 | Rs. 2.92 | + 7.35 % | + 8.15 % |
Today, we’re looking at EPL 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 4.02 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -6.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -6.31 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 2.67 %. Operating profit, while up 9.87 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -7.86 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 1.06 %, but a shrinkage of -0.26 % sequentially. Other income fell by -9.29 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -46.41 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -5.84 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -6.8 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.29 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.49 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 7.49 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -15.12 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.13 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -18.68 %. Net profit rose by 7.79 % year-on-year but experienced a 6.57 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 8.15 % but a quarterly rise of 7.35 %. In summary, EPL 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. 975.1 Cr | Rs. 1086.2 Cr | Rs. 1014.3 Cr | -6.62 % | + 4.02 % |
Expenses | Rs. 791.7 Cr | Rs. 867.5 Cr | Rs. 812.8 Cr | -6.31 % | + 2.67 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 183.4 Cr | Rs. 218.7 Cr | Rs. 201.5 Cr | -7.86 % | + 9.87 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 87.3 Cr | Rs. 88.3 Cr | Rs. 94.1 Cr | + 6.57 % | + 7.79 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.7 | Rs. 2.72 | Rs. 2.92 | + 7.35 % | + 8.15 % |
In reviewing EPL Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.02 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -6.62 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 2.67 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -6.31 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 9.87 % annually, and saw a -7.86 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 7.79 %, and experienced a 6.57 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 8.15 % annually, however rose by 7.35 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while EPL 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.