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Highlights
- 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 -16.31 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -1.01 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -6.9 %, Marginal decrease of -15.14% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd.,. Profit dropped by -59.66 % Year to Year, Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd.,’s profitability dropped by -36.02 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -59.58 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -36.02 % 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. 3.868 Cr | Rs. 3.27 Cr | Rs. 3.237 Cr | -1.01 % | -16.31 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2.73 Cr | Rs. 2.68 Cr | Rs. 2.61 Cr | -2.61 % | -4.4 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.14 Cr | Rs. 0.59 Cr | Rs. 0.63 Cr | + 6.78 % | -44.74 % |
OPM % | 29.47 % | 18.04 % | 19.46 % | + 1.42 % | -10.01 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.319 Cr | Rs. 0.35 Cr | Rs. 0.297 Cr | -15.14 % | -6.9 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 0.18 Cr | Rs. 0.19 Cr | + 5.56 % | -5 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.28 Cr | Rs. 0.3 Cr | Rs. 0.3 Cr | + 0 % | + 7.14 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.98 Cr | Rs. 0.46 Cr | Rs. 0.44 Cr | -4.35 % | -55.1 % |
Tax % | 28.02 % | 4.08 % | 33.8 % | + 29.72 % | + 5.78 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.71 Cr | Rs. 0.45 Cr | Rs. 0.29 Cr | -35.56 % | -59.15 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 10.59 | Rs. 6.69 | Rs. 4.28 | -36.02 % | -59.58 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd.,’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -16.31 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -1.01 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -2.61 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -4.4 %. Operating profit, while down -44.74 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.78 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -10.01 %, but an expansion of 1.42 % sequentially. Other income fell by -15.14 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -6.9 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 5.56 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -5 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 7.14 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -55.1 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -4.35 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.78 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 29.72 %. Net profit fell by -59.15 % year-on-year but witnessed a -35.56 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -59.58 % but a quarterly fall of -36.02 %. In summary, Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works 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. 3.868 Cr | Rs. 3.27 Cr | Rs. 3.237 Cr | -1.01 % | -16.31 % |
Expenses | Rs. 2.73 Cr | Rs. 2.68 Cr | Rs. 2.61 Cr | -2.61 % | -4.4 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1.14 Cr | Rs. 0.59 Cr | Rs. 0.63 Cr | + 6.78 % | -44.74 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.71 Cr | Rs. 0.45 Cr | Rs. 0.29 Cr | -35.56 % | -59.15 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 10.59 | Rs. 6.69 | Rs. 4.28 | -36.02 % | -59.58 % |
In reviewing Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd.,’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -16.31 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -1.01 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -4.4 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -2.61 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -44.74 % annually, and saw a 6.78 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -59.15 %, and experienced a -35.56 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -59.58 % annually, however dipped by -36.02 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd., 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.
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