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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 experienced a substantial growth of 4.07 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -4.31 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -49.58 %, Marginal decrease of -82.07% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Lakshmi Mills Company ltd. Profit dropped by -78.09 % Year to Year, Lakshmi Mills Company ltd’s profitability dropped by -28.46 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -78.09 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -28.46 % 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. 62.11 Cr | Rs. 67.544 Cr | Rs. 64.635 Cr | -4.31 % | + 4.07 % |
Expenses | Rs. 66.05 Cr | Rs. 64.16 Cr | Rs. 58.71 Cr | -8.49 % | -11.11 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -3.94 Cr | Rs. 3.38 Cr | Rs. 5.93 Cr | + 75.44 % | + 250.51 % |
OPM % | -6.34 % | 5 % | 9.17 % | + 4.17 % | + 15.51 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.833 Cr | Rs. 2.343 Cr | Rs. 0.42 Cr | -82.07 % | -49.58 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.11 Cr | Rs. 4.01 Cr | Rs. 4.03 Cr | + 0.5 % | + 91 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 3.03 Cr | Rs. 5.45 Cr | Rs. 4.22 Cr | -22.57 % | + 39.27 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -8.25 Cr | Rs. -3.74 Cr | Rs. -1.9 Cr | + 49.2 % | + 76.97 % |
Tax % | -28.8 % | -51.77 % | -32.08 % | + 19.69 % | -3.28 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -5.87 Cr | Rs. -1.8 Cr | Rs. -1.29 Cr | + 28.33 % | + 78.02 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -84.43 | Rs. -25.86 | Rs. -18.5 | + 28.46 % | + 78.09 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lakshmi Mills Company ltd’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 4.07 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -4.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -8.49 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -11.11 %. Operating profit, while up 250.51 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 75.44 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 15.51 %, but an expansion of 4.17 % sequentially. Other income fell by -82.07 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -49.58 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0.5 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 91 %. Depreciation costs fell by -22.57 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 39.27 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 76.97 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 49.2 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -3.28 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 19.69 %. Net profit rose by 78.02 % year-on-year but experienced a 28.33 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 78.09 % but a quarterly rise of 28.46 %. In summary, Lakshmi Mills Company 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. 62.11 Cr | Rs. 67.544 Cr | Rs. 64.635 Cr | -4.31 % | + 4.07 % |
Expenses | Rs. 66.05 Cr | Rs. 64.16 Cr | Rs. 58.71 Cr | -8.49 % | -11.11 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -3.94 Cr | Rs. 3.38 Cr | Rs. 5.93 Cr | + 75.44 % | + 250.51 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -5.87 Cr | Rs. -1.8 Cr | Rs. -1.29 Cr | + 28.33 % | + 78.02 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -84.43 | Rs. -25.86 | Rs. -18.5 | + 28.46 % | + 78.09 % |
In reviewing Lakshmi Mills Company ltd’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 4.07 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -4.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -11.11 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -8.49 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 250.51 % annually, and saw a 75.44 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 78.02 %, and experienced a 28.33 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 78.09 % annually, however rose by 28.46 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lakshmi Mills Company ltd exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
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