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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 50.62 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.3 %.
- 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 21.74 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 35.48%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Lakshmi Mills Company ltd. Profit dropped by -51.11 % Year to Year, Lakshmi Mills Company ltd’s profitability dropped by -33.98 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -51.12 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -34 % 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. 44.843 Cr | Rs. 69.847 Cr | Rs. 67.544 Cr | -3.3 % | + 50.62 % |
Expenses | Rs. 46.09 Cr | Rs. 66.06 Cr | Rs. 64.16 Cr | -2.88 % | + 39.21 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -1.25 Cr | Rs. 3.79 Cr | Rs. 3.38 Cr | -10.82 % | + 370.4 % |
OPM % | -2.79 % | 5.43 % | 5 % | -0.43 % | + 7.79 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.69 Cr | Rs. 0.62 Cr | Rs. 0.84 Cr | + 35.48 % | + 21.74 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.88 Cr | Rs. 2.84 Cr | Rs. 4.01 Cr | + 41.2 % | + 113.3 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.51 Cr | Rs. 5.22 Cr | Rs. 5.45 Cr | + 4.41 % | + 117.13 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -4.95 Cr | Rs. -3.65 Cr | Rs. -5.24 Cr | -43.56 % | -5.86 % |
Tax % | -25.57 % | -25.53 % | -51.77 % | -26.24 % | -26.2 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -3.68 Cr | Rs. -2.73 Cr | Rs. -1.8 Cr | + 34.07 % | + 51.09 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -52.91 | Rs. -39.18 | Rs. -25.86 | + 34 % | + 51.12 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lakshmi Mills Company 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 50.62 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.3 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -2.88 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 39.21 %. Operating profit, while up 370.4 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -10.82 %, 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 7.79 %, but a shrinkage of -0.43 % sequentially. Other income rose by 35.48 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 21.74 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 41.2 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 113.3 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.41 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 117.13 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -5.86 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -43.56 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -26.2 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -26.24 %. Net profit rose by 51.09 % year-on-year but experienced a 34.07 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 51.12 % but a quarterly rise of 34 %. 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. 44.843 Cr | Rs. 69.847 Cr | Rs. 67.544 Cr | -3.3 % | + 50.62 % |
Expenses | Rs. 46.09 Cr | Rs. 66.06 Cr | Rs. 64.16 Cr | -2.88 % | + 39.21 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -1.25 Cr | Rs. 3.79 Cr | Rs. 3.38 Cr | -10.82 % | + 370.4 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -3.68 Cr | Rs. -2.73 Cr | Rs. -1.8 Cr | + 34.07 % | + 51.09 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -52.91 | Rs. -39.18 | Rs. -25.86 | + 34 % | + 51.12 % |
In reviewing Lakshmi Mills Company ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 50.62 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -3.3 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 39.21 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -2.88 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 370.4 % annually, and saw a -10.82 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 51.09 %, and experienced a 34.07 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 51.12 % annually, however rose by 34 % 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.