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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’s sales declined by -36.87 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.33 %. 🔹 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 3.65 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 11.01%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for LMW Limited. Profit dropped by -80.46 % Year to Year, LMW Limited’s profitability dropped by -21.1 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -80.47 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -21.14 % 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. 1213.97 Cr | Rs. 768.99 Cr | Rs. 766.43 Cr | -0.33 % | -36.87 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1096.11 Cr | Rs. 736.74 Cr | Rs. 730.67 Cr | -0.82 % | -33.34 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 117.86 Cr | Rs. 32.25 Cr | Rs. 35.76 Cr | + 10.88 % | -69.66 % |
OPM % | 9.71 % | 4.19 % | 4.67 % | + 0.48 % | -5.04 % |
Other Income | Rs. 31.8 Cr | Rs. 29.69 Cr | Rs. 32.96 Cr | + 11.01 % | + 3.65 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.05 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0 Cr | 0 % | 0 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 23.34 Cr | Rs. 28.14 Cr | Rs. 28.84 Cr | + 2.49 % | + 23.56 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 125.27 Cr | Rs. 33.8 Cr | Rs. 39.88 Cr | + 17.99 % | -68.16 % |
Tax % | 21.15 % | 27.63 % | 51.6 % | + 23.97 % | + 30.45 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 98.77 Cr | Rs. 24.46 Cr | Rs. 19.3 Cr | -21.1 % | -80.46 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 92.46 | Rs. 22.9 | Rs. 18.06 | -21.14 % | -80.47 % |
Today, we’re looking at LMW Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -36.87 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.33 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -0.82 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -33.34 %. Operating profit, while down -69.66 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 10.88 %, 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 -5.04 %, but an expansion of 0.48 % sequentially. Other income rose by 11.01 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 3.65 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.49 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 23.56 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -68.16 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 17.99 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 30.45 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 23.97 %. Net profit fell by -80.46 % year-on-year but witnessed a -21.1 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -80.47 % but a quarterly fall of -21.14 %. In summary, LMW 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. 1213.97 Cr | Rs. 768.99 Cr | Rs. 766.43 Cr | -0.33 % | -36.87 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1096.11 Cr | Rs. 736.74 Cr | Rs. 730.67 Cr | -0.82 % | -33.34 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 117.86 Cr | Rs. 32.25 Cr | Rs. 35.76 Cr | + 10.88 % | -69.66 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 98.77 Cr | Rs. 24.46 Cr | Rs. 19.3 Cr | -21.1 % | -80.46 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 92.46 | Rs. 22.9 | Rs. 18.06 | -21.14 % | -80.47 % |
In reviewing LMW Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -36.87 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -0.33 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -33.34 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -0.82 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -69.66 % annually, and saw a 10.88 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -80.46 %, and experienced a -21.1 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -80.47 % annually, however dipped by -21.14 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while LMW Limited faces strong annual decline 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.