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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 6.14 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -21.52 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -25 %, Marginal decrease of -30.23% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Lime Chemicals Ltd.. Profit dropped by -50.46 % Year to Year, Lime Chemicals Ltd.’s profitability dropped by -134.18 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -38.89 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -145.83 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 2.247 Cr | Rs. 3.039 Cr | Rs. 2.385 Cr | -21.52 % | + 6.14 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 2.37 Cr | Rs. 2.91 Cr | Rs. 2.45 Cr | -15.81 % | + 3.38 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. -0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.13 Cr | Rs. -0.07 Cr | -153.85 % | + 41.67 % |
| OPM % | -5.34 % | 4.28 % | -2.94 % | -7.22 % | + 2.4 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.04 Cr | Rs. 0.043 Cr | Rs. 0.03 Cr | -30.23 % | -25 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.02 Cr | Rs. 0.02 Cr | + 0 % | + 0 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. -0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. -0.06 Cr | -140 % | + 40 % |
| Tax % | -0 % | 0 % | -0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -0.11 Cr | Rs. 0.16 Cr | Rs. -0.05 Cr | -131.25 % | + 54.55 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.18 | Rs. 0.24 | Rs. -0.11 | -145.83 % | + 38.89 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lime Chemicals Ltd.’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 6.14 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -21.52 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -15.81 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 3.38 %. Operating profit, while up 41.67 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -153.85 %, 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 2.4 %, but a shrinkage of -7.22 % sequentially. Other income fell by -30.23 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -25 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 40 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -140 %.
Net profit rose by 54.55 % year-on-year but witnessed a -131.25 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 38.89 % but a quarterly fall of -145.83 %. In summary, Lime Chemicals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 2.247 Cr | Rs. 3.039 Cr | Rs. 2.385 Cr | -21.52 % | + 6.14 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 2.37 Cr | Rs. 2.91 Cr | Rs. 2.45 Cr | -15.81 % | + 3.38 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. -0.12 Cr | Rs. 0.13 Cr | Rs. -0.07 Cr | -153.85 % | + 41.67 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -0.11 Cr | Rs. 0.16 Cr | Rs. -0.05 Cr | -131.25 % | + 54.55 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.18 | Rs. 0.24 | Rs. -0.11 | -145.83 % | + 38.89 % |
In reviewing Lime Chemicals Ltd.’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 6.14 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -21.52 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 3.38 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -15.81 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 41.67 % annually, and saw a -153.85 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 54.55 %, and experienced a -131.25 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 38.89 % annually, however dipped by -145.83 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lime Chemicals Ltd. exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
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