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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 11.99 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -5.22 %.
- 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 458.62 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 390.91%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for KOVILPATTI LAKSHMI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS LTD. Notable increase of 33.55 % in net profit Year to Year, KOVILPATTI LAKSHMI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS LTD’s profitability dropped by -40.13 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -18.12 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -39.89 % 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. 87.707 Cr | Rs. 103.633 Cr | Rs. 98.226 Cr | -5.22 % | + 11.99 % |
Expenses | Rs. 84.69 Cr | Rs. 97.57 Cr | Rs. 93.94 Cr | -3.72 % | + 10.92 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 3.02 Cr | Rs. 6.06 Cr | Rs. 4.29 Cr | -29.21 % | + 42.05 % |
OPM % | 3.44 % | 5.85 % | 4.37 % | -1.48 % | + 0.93 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 0.33 Cr | Rs. 1.62 Cr | + 390.91 % | + 458.62 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.09 Cr | Rs. 2.32 Cr | Rs. 3.31 Cr | + 42.67 % | + 203.67 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.21 Cr | Rs. 1.64 Cr | Rs. 1.64 Cr | + 0 % | + 35.54 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1.01 Cr | Rs. 2.43 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | -60.49 % | -4.95 % |
Tax % | 23.88 % | 30.37 % | 7.38 % | -22.99 % | -16.5 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.76 Cr | Rs. 1.7 Cr | Rs. 1.02 Cr | -40 % | + 34.21 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.38 | Rs. 1.88 | Rs. 1.13 | -39.89 % | -18.12 % |
Today, we’re looking at KOVILPATTI LAKSHMI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS LTD’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 11.99 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -5.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -3.72 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 10.92 %. Operating profit, while up 42.05 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -29.21 %, 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 0.93 %, but a shrinkage of -1.48 % sequentially. Other income rose by 390.91 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 458.62 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 42.67 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 203.67 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 35.54 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -4.95 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -60.49 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -16.5 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -22.99 %. Net profit rose by 34.21 % year-on-year but witnessed a -40 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -18.12 % but a quarterly fall of -39.89 %. In summary, KOVILPATTI LAKSHMI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS LTD’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. 87.707 Cr | Rs. 103.633 Cr | Rs. 98.226 Cr | -5.22 % | + 11.99 % |
Expenses | Rs. 84.69 Cr | Rs. 97.57 Cr | Rs. 93.94 Cr | -3.72 % | + 10.92 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 3.02 Cr | Rs. 6.06 Cr | Rs. 4.29 Cr | -29.21 % | + 42.05 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.76 Cr | Rs. 1.7 Cr | Rs. 1.02 Cr | -40 % | + 34.21 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.38 | Rs. 1.88 | Rs. 1.13 | -39.89 % | -18.12 % |
In reviewing KOVILPATTI LAKSHMI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS LTD’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 11.99 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -5.22 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 10.92 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -3.72 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 42.05 % annually, and saw a -29.21 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 34.21 %, and experienced a -40 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -18.12 % annually, however dipped by -39.89 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while KOVILPATTI LAKSHMI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS LTD exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.