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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 19.9 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -7.12 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -81.84 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 75.68%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Lokesh Machines Limited. Notable increase of 58.53 % in net profit Year to Year, Lokesh Machines Limited’s profitability dropped by -8.05 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 53.94 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -10.88 % 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. 67.001 Cr | Rs. 86.491 Cr | Rs. 80.335 Cr | -7.12 % | + 19.9 % |
Expenses | Rs. 57.86 Cr | Rs. 73.55 Cr | Rs. 68.48 Cr | -6.89 % | + 18.35 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.14 Cr | Rs. 12.94 Cr | Rs. 11.86 Cr | -8.35 % | + 29.76 % |
OPM % | 13.64 % | 14.96 % | 14.76 % | -0.2 % | + 1.12 % |
Other Income | Rs. 3.58 Cr | Rs. 0.37 Cr | Rs. 0.65 Cr | + 75.68 % | -81.84 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.49 Cr | Rs. 2.9 Cr | Rs. 2.96 Cr | + 2.07 % | + 18.88 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.35 Cr | Rs. 2.73 Cr | Rs. 2.45 Cr | -10.26 % | + 4.26 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 7.88 Cr | Rs. 7.68 Cr | Rs. 7.1 Cr | -7.55 % | -9.9 % |
Tax % | 39.78 % | 33.51 % | 33.82 % | + 0.31 % | -5.96 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.96 Cr | Rs. 5.11 Cr | Rs. 4.69 Cr | -8.22 % | + 58.45 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.65 | Rs. 2.85 | Rs. 2.54 | -10.88 % | + 53.94 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lokesh Machines 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 19.9 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -7.12 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -6.89 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 18.35 %. Operating profit, while up 29.76 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -8.35 %, 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 1.12 %, but a shrinkage of -0.2 % sequentially. Other income rose by 75.68 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -81.84 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 2.07 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 18.88 %. Depreciation costs fell by -10.26 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 4.26 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -9.9 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -7.55 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -5.96 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.31 %. Net profit rose by 58.45 % year-on-year but witnessed a -8.22 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 53.94 % but a quarterly fall of -10.88 %. In summary, Lokesh Machines 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. 67.001 Cr | Rs. 86.491 Cr | Rs. 80.335 Cr | -7.12 % | + 19.9 % |
Expenses | Rs. 57.86 Cr | Rs. 73.55 Cr | Rs. 68.48 Cr | -6.89 % | + 18.35 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 9.14 Cr | Rs. 12.94 Cr | Rs. 11.86 Cr | -8.35 % | + 29.76 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2.96 Cr | Rs. 5.11 Cr | Rs. 4.69 Cr | -8.22 % | + 58.45 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.65 | Rs. 2.85 | Rs. 2.54 | -10.88 % | + 53.94 % |
In reviewing Lokesh Machines Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 19.9 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -7.12 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 18.35 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -6.89 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 29.76 % annually, and saw a -8.35 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 58.45 %, and experienced a -8.22 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 53.94 % annually, however dipped by -10.88 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lokesh Machines 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.