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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 10.71 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.19 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -2.3 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 43.68%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Larsen & Toubro Limited. Notable increase of 13.26 % in net profit Year to Year, Larsen & Toubro Limited’s profitability increased by 21.39 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 13.19 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 21.31 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 31600.92 Cr | Rs. 34918.36 Cr | Rs. 34984.28 Cr | + 0.19 % | + 10.71 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 29141.87 Cr | Rs. 31963.78 Cr | Rs. 32089.73 Cr | + 0.39 % | + 10.12 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2459.05 Cr | Rs. 2954.58 Cr | Rs. 2894.55 Cr | -2.03 % | + 17.71 % |
| OPM % | 7.78 % | 8.46 % | 8.27 % | -0.19 % | + 0.49 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 1225.6 Cr | Rs. 833.38 Cr | Rs. 1197.38 Cr | + 43.68 % | -2.3 % |
| Interest | Rs. 629.84 Cr | Rs. 583.12 Cr | Rs. 542.51 Cr | -6.96 % | -13.87 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 438.45 Cr | Rs. 504.86 Cr | Rs. 487.96 Cr | -3.35 % | + 11.29 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 2616.36 Cr | Rs. 2699.98 Cr | Rs. 3061.46 Cr | + 13.39 % | + 17.01 % |
| Tax % | 18.35 % | 26.18 % | 20.97 % | -5.21 % | + 2.62 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 2136.18 Cr | Rs. 1993.11 Cr | Rs. 2419.38 Cr | + 21.39 % | + 13.26 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 15.53 | Rs. 14.49 | Rs. 17.58 | + 21.33 % | + 13.2 % |
Today, we’re looking at Larsen & Toubro Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 10.71 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.19 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 0.39 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 10.12 %. Operating profit, while up 17.71 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -2.03 %, 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 0.49 %, but a shrinkage of -0.19 % sequentially. Other income rose by 43.68 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -2.3 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -6.96 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -13.87 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.35 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 11.29 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 17.01 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 13.39 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.62 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -5.21 %. Net profit rose by 13.26 % year-on-year but experienced a 21.39 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 13.2 % but a quarterly rise of 21.33 %. In summary, Larsen & Toubro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 31600.92 Cr | Rs. 34918.36 Cr | Rs. 34984.28 Cr | + 0.19 % | + 10.71 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 29141.87 Cr | Rs. 31963.78 Cr | Rs. 32089.73 Cr | + 0.39 % | + 10.12 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2459.05 Cr | Rs. 2954.58 Cr | Rs. 2894.55 Cr | -2.03 % | + 17.71 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 2136.18 Cr | Rs. 1993.11 Cr | Rs. 2419.38 Cr | + 21.39 % | + 13.26 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 15.53 | Rs. 14.49 | Rs. 17.58 | + 21.33 % | + 13.2 % |
In reviewing Larsen & Toubro Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 10.71 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 0.19 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 10.12 % compared to the previous year, with a 0.39 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 17.71 % annually, and saw a -2.03 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 13.26 %, and experienced a 21.39 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 13.2 % annually, however rose by 21.33 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Larsen & Toubro Limited 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.
