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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 7.51 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.31 %.
- 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 2003.45 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 24.24%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Lemon Tree Hotels Limited. Notable increase of 17.06 % in net profit Year to Year, Lemon Tree Hotels Limited’s profitability increased by 4.55 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 18.42 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 4.65 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 95.242 Cr | Rs. 102.075 Cr | Rs. 102.395 Cr | + 0.31 % | + 7.51 % |
Expenses | Rs. 38.33 Cr | Rs. 44.25 Cr | Rs. 42.69 Cr | -3.53 % | + 11.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 56.91 Cr | Rs. 57.83 Cr | Rs. 59.71 Cr | + 3.25 % | + 4.92 % |
OPM % | 59.75 % | 56.65 % | 58.31 % | + 1.66 % | -1.44 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 4.91 Cr | Rs. 6.1 Cr | + 24.24 % | + 2003.45 % |
Interest | Rs. 9.76 Cr | Rs. 11.17 Cr | Rs. 10.57 Cr | -5.37 % | + 8.3 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 4.92 Cr | Rs. 5.33 Cr | Rs. 5.16 Cr | -3.19 % | + 4.88 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 42.52 Cr | Rs. 46.24 Cr | Rs. 50.08 Cr | + 8.3 % | + 17.78 % |
Tax % | 28.95 % | 26.85 % | 29.39 % | + 2.54 % | + 0.44 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 30.21 Cr | Rs. 33.82 Cr | Rs. 35.36 Cr | + 4.55 % | + 17.05 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.38 | Rs. 0.43 | Rs. 0.45 | + 4.65 % | + 18.42 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lemon Tree Hotels Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 7.51 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -3.53 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 11.37 %. Operating profit, while up 4.92 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.25 %, 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 -1.44 %, but an expansion of 1.66 % sequentially. Other income rose by 24.24 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 2003.45 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -5.37 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 8.3 %. Depreciation costs fell by -3.19 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 4.88 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 17.78 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 8.3 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.44 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.54 %. Net profit rose by 17.05 % year-on-year but experienced a 4.55 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 18.42 % but a quarterly rise of 4.65 %. In summary, Lemon Tree Hotels 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. 95.242 Cr | Rs. 102.075 Cr | Rs. 102.395 Cr | + 0.31 % | + 7.51 % |
Expenses | Rs. 38.33 Cr | Rs. 44.25 Cr | Rs. 42.69 Cr | -3.53 % | + 11.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 56.91 Cr | Rs. 57.83 Cr | Rs. 59.71 Cr | + 3.25 % | + 4.92 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 30.21 Cr | Rs. 33.82 Cr | Rs. 35.36 Cr | + 4.55 % | + 17.05 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.38 | Rs. 0.43 | Rs. 0.45 | + 4.65 % | + 18.42 % |
In reviewing Lemon Tree Hotels Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 7.51 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 0.31 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 11.37 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -3.53 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 4.92 % annually, and saw a 3.25 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 17.05 %, and experienced a 4.55 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 18.42 % annually, however rose by 4.65 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lemon Tree Hotels 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.