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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -38.84 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -29.14 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -280 %, Marginal decrease of -478.95% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for LGB Forge Limited. Notable increase of 93.57 % in net profit Year to Year, LGB Forge Limited’s profitability increased by 44.25 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 85.71 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 44.44 % 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. 32.387 Cr | Rs. 27.955 Cr | Rs. 19.808 Cr | -29.14 % | -38.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 32.57 Cr | Rs. 28.35 Cr | Rs. 21 Cr | -25.93 % | -35.52 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.18 Cr | Rs. -0.4 Cr | Rs. -1.19 Cr | -197.5 % | -561.11 % |
OPM % | -0.56 % | -1.43 % | -6.01 % | -4.58 % | -5.45 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.4 Cr | Rs. 0.19 Cr | Rs. -0.72 Cr | -478.95 % | -280 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.66 Cr | Rs. 0.9 Cr | Rs. 0.64 Cr | -28.89 % | -3.03 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1.22 Cr | Rs. 1.12 Cr | Rs. 0.67 Cr | -40.18 % | -45.08 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -1.66 Cr | Rs. -2.23 Cr | Rs. -3.22 Cr | -44.39 % | -93.98 % |
Tax % | -0 % | -0 % | -0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.66 Cr | Rs. -2.23 Cr | Rs. -3.22 Cr | -44.39 % | -93.98 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.07 | Rs. -0.09 | Rs. -0.13 | -44.44 % | -85.71 % |
Today, we’re looking at LGB Forge Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -38.84 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -29.14 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -25.93 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -35.52 %. Operating profit, while down -561.11 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -197.5 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -5.45 %, but a shrinkage of -4.58 % sequentially. Other income fell by -478.95 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -280 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -28.89 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -3.03 %. Depreciation costs fell by -40.18 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -45.08 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -93.98 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -44.39 %.
Net profit fell by -93.98 % year-on-year but witnessed a -44.39 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -85.71 % but a quarterly fall of -44.44 %. In summary, LGB Forge 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. 32.387 Cr | Rs. 27.955 Cr | Rs. 19.808 Cr | -29.14 % | -38.84 % |
Expenses | Rs. 32.57 Cr | Rs. 28.35 Cr | Rs. 21 Cr | -25.93 % | -35.52 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.18 Cr | Rs. -0.4 Cr | Rs. -1.19 Cr | -197.5 % | -561.11 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.66 Cr | Rs. -2.23 Cr | Rs. -3.22 Cr | -44.39 % | -93.98 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.07 | Rs. -0.09 | Rs. -0.13 | -44.44 % | -85.71 % |
In reviewing LGB Forge Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -38.84 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -29.14 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -35.52 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -25.93 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -561.11 % annually, and saw a -197.5 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -93.98 %, and experienced a -44.39 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -85.71 % annually, however dipped by -44.44 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while LGB Forge Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.