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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 12.75 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 2.42 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -0.71 %, Marginal decrease of -31.86% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for LG Balakrishnan & Bros Limited. Notable increase of 3.49 % in net profit Year to Year, LG Balakrishnan & Bros Limited’s profitability dropped by -2.97 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 2.16 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -2.88 % 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. 600.368 Cr | Rs. 660.926 Cr | Rs. 676.896 Cr | + 2.42 % | + 12.75 % |
Expenses | Rs. 493.84 Cr | Rs. 550.92 Cr | Rs. 563.26 Cr | + 2.24 % | + 14.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 106.53 Cr | Rs. 110.01 Cr | Rs. 113.64 Cr | + 3.3 % | + 6.67 % |
OPM % | 17.74 % | 16.64 % | 16.79 % | + 0.15 % | -0.95 % |
Other Income | Rs. 11.781 Cr | Rs. 17.166 Cr | Rs. 11.697 Cr | -31.86 % | -0.71 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.84 Cr | Rs. 2.44 Cr | Rs. 2.17 Cr | -11.07 % | + 17.93 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 19.6 Cr | Rs. 21.85 Cr | Rs. 23.95 Cr | + 9.61 % | + 22.19 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 96.87 Cr | Rs. 102.89 Cr | Rs. 99.22 Cr | -3.57 % | + 2.43 % |
Tax % | 24.92 % | 24.59 % | 24.13 % | -0.46 % | -0.79 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 72.73 Cr | Rs. 77.58 Cr | Rs. 75.27 Cr | -2.98 % | + 3.49 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 23.11 | Rs. 24.31 | Rs. 23.61 | -2.88 % | + 2.16 % |
Today, we’re looking at LG Balakrishnan & Bros 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 12.75 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 2.42 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.24 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 14.06 %. Operating profit, while up 6.67 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.3 %, 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 -0.95 %, but an expansion of 0.15 % sequentially. Other income fell by -31.86 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -0.71 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -11.07 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 17.93 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 9.61 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 22.19 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 2.43 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -3.57 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.79 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.46 %. Net profit rose by 3.49 % year-on-year but witnessed a -2.98 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 2.16 % but a quarterly fall of -2.88 %. In summary, LG Balakrishnan & Bros 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. 600.368 Cr | Rs. 660.926 Cr | Rs. 676.896 Cr | + 2.42 % | + 12.75 % |
Expenses | Rs. 493.84 Cr | Rs. 550.92 Cr | Rs. 563.26 Cr | + 2.24 % | + 14.06 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 106.53 Cr | Rs. 110.01 Cr | Rs. 113.64 Cr | + 3.3 % | + 6.67 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 72.73 Cr | Rs. 77.58 Cr | Rs. 75.27 Cr | -2.98 % | + 3.49 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 23.11 | Rs. 24.31 | Rs. 23.61 | -2.88 % | + 2.16 % |
In reviewing LG Balakrishnan & Bros Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 12.75 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 2.42 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 14.06 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.24 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 6.67 % annually, and saw a 3.3 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 3.49 %, and experienced a -2.98 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 2.16 % annually, however dipped by -2.88 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while LG Balakrishnan & Bros 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.