Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 8.08 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -6.72 %.
- 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 136 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 152.14%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for LLOYDS ENGINEERING WORKS LIMITED. Notable increase of 229.24 % in net profit Year to Year, LLOYDS ENGINEERING WORKS LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -21.95 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -32.14 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -24 % 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. 173.85 Cr | Rs. 201.441 Cr | Rs. 187.903 Cr | -6.72 % | + 8.08 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 160.96 Cr | Rs. 165.73 Cr | Rs. 161.13 Cr | -2.78 % | + 0.11 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 12.89 Cr | Rs. 35.71 Cr | Rs. 26.77 Cr | -25.04 % | + 107.68 % |
| OPM % | 7.41 % | 17.73 % | 14.25 % | -3.48 % | + 6.84 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 1.25 Cr | Rs. 1.17 Cr | Rs. 2.95 Cr | + 152.14 % | + 136 % |
| Interest | Rs. 1.25 Cr | Rs. 0.72 Cr | Rs. 1.28 Cr | + 77.78 % | + 2.4 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 0.78 Cr | Rs. 1.06 Cr | Rs. 1.53 Cr | + 44.34 % | + 96.15 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 12.11 Cr | Rs. 35.1 Cr | Rs. 26.91 Cr | -23.33 % | + 122.21 % |
| Tax % | 47.02 % | 22.86 % | 21.5 % | -1.36 % | -25.52 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 6.42 Cr | Rs. 27.08 Cr | Rs. 21.13 Cr | -21.97 % | + 229.13 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.28 | Rs. 0.25 | Rs. 0.19 | -24 % | -32.14 % |
Today, we’re looking at LLOYDS ENGINEERING WORKS 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 8.08 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -6.72 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -2.78 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 0.11 %. Operating profit, while up 107.68 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -25.04 %, 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 6.84 %, but a shrinkage of -3.48 % sequentially. Other income rose by 152.14 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 136 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 77.78 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 2.4 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 44.34 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 96.15 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 122.21 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -23.33 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -25.52 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.36 %. Net profit rose by 229.13 % year-on-year but witnessed a -21.97 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -32.14 % but a quarterly fall of -24 %. In summary, LLOYDS ENGINEERING WORKS 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. 173.85 Cr | Rs. 201.441 Cr | Rs. 187.903 Cr | -6.72 % | + 8.08 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 160.96 Cr | Rs. 165.73 Cr | Rs. 161.13 Cr | -2.78 % | + 0.11 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 12.89 Cr | Rs. 35.71 Cr | Rs. 26.77 Cr | -25.04 % | + 107.68 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 6.42 Cr | Rs. 27.08 Cr | Rs. 21.13 Cr | -21.97 % | + 229.13 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.28 | Rs. 0.25 | Rs. 0.19 | -24 % | -32.14 % |
In reviewing LLOYDS ENGINEERING WORKS LIMITED’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8.08 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -6.72 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 0.11 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -2.78 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 107.68 % annually, and saw a -25.04 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 229.13 %, and experienced a -21.97 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -32.14 % annually, however dipped by -24 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while LLOYDS ENGINEERING WORKS LIMITED 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.
