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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 4.82 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.13 %. 🔹 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 6.45 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 28.39%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Hero MotoCorp Limited. Notable increase of 1.58 % in net profit Year to Year, Hero MotoCorp Limited’s profitability increased by 3.93 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 1.22 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 4.12 % 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. 9787.86 Cr | Rs. 10482.93 Cr | Rs. 10259.89 Cr | -2.13 % | + 4.82 % |
Expenses | Rs. 8402.98 Cr | Rs. 9033.12 Cr | Rs. 8843.91 Cr | -2.09 % | + 5.25 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1384.88 Cr | Rs. 1449.81 Cr | Rs. 1415.98 Cr | -2.33 % | + 2.25 % |
OPM % | 14.15 % | 13.83 % | 13.8 % | -0.03 % | -0.35 % |
Other Income | Rs. 287.86 Cr | Rs. 238.66 Cr | Rs. 306.42 Cr | + 28.39 % | + 6.45 % |
Interest | Rs. 22.74 Cr | Rs. 18.32 Cr | Rs. 16.55 Cr | -9.66 % | -27.22 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 193.92 Cr | Rs. 206.1 Cr | Rs. 208.91 Cr | + 1.36 % | + 7.73 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1456.08 Cr | Rs. 1464.05 Cr | Rs. 1496.94 Cr | + 2.25 % | + 2.81 % |
Tax % | 25.85 % | 25.64 % | 24.46 % | -1.18 % | -1.39 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1091.12 Cr | Rs. 1066.47 Cr | Rs. 1108.38 Cr | + 3.93 % | + 1.58 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 54.59 | Rs. 53.08 | Rs. 55.31 | + 4.2 % | + 1.32 % |
Today, we’re looking at Hero MotoCorp 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 4.82 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.13 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -2.09 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.25 %. Operating profit, while up 2.25 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -2.33 %, 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 -0.35 %, but a shrinkage of -0.03 % sequentially. Other income rose by 28.39 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 6.45 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -9.66 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -27.22 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.36 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.73 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 2.81 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 2.25 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1.39 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.18 %. Net profit rose by 1.58 % year-on-year but experienced a 3.93 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 1.32 % but a quarterly rise of 4.2 %. In summary, Hero MotoCorp 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. 9787.86 Cr | Rs. 10482.93 Cr | Rs. 10259.89 Cr | -2.13 % | + 4.82 % |
Expenses | Rs. 8402.98 Cr | Rs. 9033.12 Cr | Rs. 8843.91 Cr | -2.09 % | + 5.25 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1384.88 Cr | Rs. 1449.81 Cr | Rs. 1415.98 Cr | -2.33 % | + 2.25 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1091.12 Cr | Rs. 1066.47 Cr | Rs. 1108.38 Cr | + 3.93 % | + 1.58 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 54.59 | Rs. 53.08 | Rs. 55.31 | + 4.2 % | + 1.32 % |
In reviewing Hero MotoCorp Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.82 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -2.13 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.25 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -2.09 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 2.25 % annually, and saw a -2.33 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 1.58 %, and experienced a 3.93 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 1.32 % annually, however rose by 4.2 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Hero MotoCorp 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.