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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’s sales declined by -56.93 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -25.32 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -48.93 %, Marginal decrease of -19.01% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Hindustan Motors Limited. Profit dropped by -70.23 % Year to Year, Hindustan Motors Limited’s profitability dropped by -31.28 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -70.37 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -30.43 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 1.37 Cr | Rs. 0.79 Cr | Rs. 0.59 Cr | -25.32 % | -56.93 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1.23 Cr | Rs. 1.13 Cr | Rs. 1.33 Cr | + 17.7 % | + 8.13 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. -0.34 Cr | Rs. -0.74 Cr | -117.65 % | -628.57 % |
OPM % | 10.22 % | -43.04 % | -125.42 % | -82.38 % | -135.64 % |
Other Income | Rs. 11.18 Cr | Rs. 7.05 Cr | Rs. 5.71 Cr | -19.01 % | -48.93 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.01 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.08 Cr | 0 % | + 700 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.09 Cr | Rs. 0.09 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | -66.67 % | -66.67 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 11.22 Cr | Rs. 6.62 Cr | Rs. 4.86 Cr | -26.59 % | -56.68 % |
Tax % | 0 % | 26.59 % | 31.28 % | + 4.69 % | + 31.28 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.22 Cr | Rs. 4.86 Cr | Rs. 3.34 Cr | -31.28 % | -70.23 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.54 | Rs. 0.23 | Rs. 0.16 | -30.43 % | -70.37 % |
Today, we’re looking at Hindustan Motors Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -56.93 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -25.32 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 17.7 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 8.13 %. Operating profit, while down -628.57 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -117.65 %, 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 -135.64 %, but a shrinkage of -82.38 % sequentially. Other income fell by -19.01 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -48.93 %. yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 700 %. Depreciation costs fell by -66.67 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -66.67 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -56.68 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -26.59 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 31.28 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.69 %. Net profit fell by -70.23 % year-on-year but witnessed a -31.28 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -70.37 % but a quarterly fall of -30.43 %. In summary, Hindustan Motors 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. 1.37 Cr | Rs. 0.79 Cr | Rs. 0.59 Cr | -25.32 % | -56.93 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1.23 Cr | Rs. 1.13 Cr | Rs. 1.33 Cr | + 17.7 % | + 8.13 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. -0.34 Cr | Rs. -0.74 Cr | -117.65 % | -628.57 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 11.22 Cr | Rs. 4.86 Cr | Rs. 3.34 Cr | -31.28 % | -70.23 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.54 | Rs. 0.23 | Rs. 0.16 | -30.43 % | -70.37 % |
In reviewing Hindustan Motors Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -56.93 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -25.32 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 8.13 % compared to the previous year, with a 17.7 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -628.57 % annually, and saw a -117.65 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -70.23 %, and experienced a -31.28 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -70.37 % annually, however dipped by -30.43 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Hindustan Motors Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.