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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -44.99 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -69.02 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -58.7 %, Marginal decrease of -38.71% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for LAKHOTIA POLYESTERS (INDIA) LIMITED. Profit dropped by -85.42 % Year to Year, LAKHOTIA POLYESTERS (INDIA) LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -170.92 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -87.65 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -168.97 % 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. 8.962 Cr | Rs. 15.914 Cr | Rs. 4.93 Cr | -69.02 % | -44.99 % |
Expenses | Rs. 10.98 Cr | Rs. 15.65 Cr | Rs. 5.01 Cr | -67.99 % | -54.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -2.02 Cr | Rs. 0.26 Cr | Rs. -0.08 Cr | -130.77 % | + 96.04 % |
OPM % | -22.54 % | 1.63 % | -1.62 % | -3.25 % | + 20.92 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.46 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | Rs. 0.19 Cr | -38.71 % | -58.7 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.13 Cr | -7.14 % | -27.78 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.01 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.01 Cr | 0 % | + 0 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -1.75 Cr | Rs. 0.43 Cr | Rs. -0.03 Cr | -106.98 % | + 98.29 % |
Tax % | -14.52 % | 28.17 % | -651.72 % | -679.89 % | -637.2 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.49 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | Rs. -0.22 Cr | -170.97 % | + 85.23 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.62 | Rs. 0.29 | Rs. -0.2 | -168.97 % | + 87.65 % |
Today, we’re looking at LAKHOTIA POLYESTERS (INDIA) LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -44.99 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -69.02 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -67.99 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -54.37 %. Operating profit, while up 96.04 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -130.77 %, 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 20.92 %, but a shrinkage of -3.25 % sequentially. Other income fell by -38.71 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -58.7 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -7.14 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -27.78 %. whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 98.29 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -106.98 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -637.2 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -679.89 %. Net profit rose by 85.23 % year-on-year but witnessed a -170.97 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 87.65 % but a quarterly fall of -168.97 %. In summary, LAKHOTIA POLYESTERS (INDIA) 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. 8.962 Cr | Rs. 15.914 Cr | Rs. 4.93 Cr | -69.02 % | -44.99 % |
Expenses | Rs. 10.98 Cr | Rs. 15.65 Cr | Rs. 5.01 Cr | -67.99 % | -54.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -2.02 Cr | Rs. 0.26 Cr | Rs. -0.08 Cr | -130.77 % | + 96.04 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.49 Cr | Rs. 0.31 Cr | Rs. -0.22 Cr | -170.97 % | + 85.23 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.62 | Rs. 0.29 | Rs. -0.2 | -168.97 % | + 87.65 % |
In reviewing LAKHOTIA POLYESTERS (INDIA) LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -44.99 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -69.02 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -54.37 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -67.99 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 96.04 % annually, and saw a -130.77 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 85.23 %, and experienced a -170.97 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 87.65 % annually, however dipped by -168.97 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while LAKHOTIA POLYESTERS (INDIA) LIMITED 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.