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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -24.21 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -22.98 %.
- 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 60.95 %. Marginal decrease of -3.62% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for La Opala RG Ltd.. Profit dropped by -18.96 % Year to Year, La Opala RG Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -46.42 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -19.01 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -46.48 % 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. 108.884 Cr | Rs. 107.141 Cr | Rs. 82.523 Cr | -22.98 % | -24.21 % |
Expenses | Rs. 68.67 Cr | Rs. 66.51 Cr | Rs. 56.93 Cr | -14.4 % | -17.1 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 40.21 Cr | Rs. 40.63 Cr | Rs. 25.59 Cr | -37.02 % | -36.36 % |
OPM % | 36.93 % | 37.92 % | 31.01 % | -6.91 % | -5.92 % |
Other Income | Rs. 6.94 Cr | Rs. 11.59 Cr | Rs. 11.17 Cr | -3.62 % | + 60.95 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.39 Cr | Rs. 2.07 Cr | Rs. 1.33 Cr | -35.75 % | -44.35 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 5.84 Cr | Rs. 5.2 Cr | Rs. 4.8 Cr | -7.69 % | -17.81 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 38.92 Cr | Rs. 44.95 Cr | Rs. 30.63 Cr | -31.86 % | -21.3 % |
Tax % | 24.98 % | 1.77 % | 22.78 % | + 21.01 % | -2.2 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 29.2 Cr | Rs. 44.16 Cr | Rs. 23.66 Cr | -46.42 % | -18.97 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.63 | Rs. 3.98 | Rs. 2.13 | -46.48 % | -19.01 % |
Today, we’re looking at La Opala RG Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -24.21 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -22.98 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -14.4 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -17.1 %. Operating profit, while down -36.36 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -37.02 %, 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 -5.92 %, but a shrinkage of -6.91 % sequentially. Other income fell by -3.62 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 60.95 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -35.75 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -44.35 %. Depreciation costs fell by -7.69 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -17.81 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -21.3 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -31.86 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -2.2 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 21.01 %. Net profit fell by -18.97 % year-on-year but witnessed a -46.42 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -19.01 % but a quarterly fall of -46.48 %. In summary, La Opala RG 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. 108.884 Cr | Rs. 107.141 Cr | Rs. 82.523 Cr | -22.98 % | -24.21 % |
Expenses | Rs. 68.67 Cr | Rs. 66.51 Cr | Rs. 56.93 Cr | -14.4 % | -17.1 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 40.21 Cr | Rs. 40.63 Cr | Rs. 25.59 Cr | -37.02 % | -36.36 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 29.2 Cr | Rs. 44.16 Cr | Rs. 23.66 Cr | -46.42 % | -18.97 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.63 | Rs. 3.98 | Rs. 2.13 | -46.48 % | -19.01 % |
In reviewing La Opala RG Ltd.’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -24.21 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -22.98 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -17.1 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -14.4 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -36.36 % annually, and saw a -37.02 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -18.97 %, and experienced a -46.42 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -19.01 % annually, however dipped by -46.48 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while La Opala RG 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.