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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 25.98 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -6.79 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -66.76 %, Marginal decrease of -51.73% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Lords Chloro Alkali Limited. Profit dropped by -129.4 % Year to Year, Lords Chloro Alkali Limited’s profitability dropped by -81.62 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -144.90 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -71.79 % 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. 48.119 Cr | Rs. 65.041 Cr | Rs. 60.622 Cr | -6.79 % | + 25.98 % |
Expenses | Rs. 49 Cr | Rs. 60.5 Cr | Rs. 57.16 Cr | -5.52 % | + 16.65 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.88 Cr | Rs. 4.54 Cr | Rs. 3.46 Cr | -23.79 % | + 493.18 % |
OPM % | -1.83 % | 6.98 % | 5.71 % | -1.27 % | + 7.54 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0.713 Cr | Rs. 0.491 Cr | Rs. 0.237 Cr | -51.73 % | -66.76 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.44 Cr | Rs. 0.58 Cr | Rs. 0.76 Cr | + 31.03 % | + 72.73 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 2.21 Cr | Rs. 2.41 Cr | Rs. 2.4 Cr | -0.41 % | + 8.6 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. -2.82 Cr | Rs. 2.04 Cr | Rs. 0.54 Cr | -73.53 % | + 119.15 % |
Tax % | -56.67 % | 4.41 % | 33.83 % | + 29.42 % | + 90.5 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.22 Cr | Rs. 1.95 Cr | Rs. 0.36 Cr | -81.54 % | + 129.51 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.49 | Rs. 0.78 | Rs. 0.21 | -73.08 % | + 142.86 % |
Today, we’re looking at Lords Chloro Alkali Limited’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 25.98 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -6.79 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -5.52 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 16.65 %. Operating profit, while up 493.18 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -23.79 %, 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 7.54 %, but a shrinkage of -1.27 % sequentially. Other income fell by -51.73 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -66.76 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 31.03 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 72.73 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.41 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 8.6 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 119.15 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -73.53 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 90.5 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 29.42 %. Net profit rose by 129.51 % year-on-year but witnessed a -81.54 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 142.86 % but a quarterly fall of -73.08 %. In summary, Lords Chloro Alkali 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. 48.119 Cr | Rs. 65.041 Cr | Rs. 60.622 Cr | -6.79 % | + 25.98 % |
Expenses | Rs. 49 Cr | Rs. 60.5 Cr | Rs. 57.16 Cr | -5.52 % | + 16.65 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. -0.88 Cr | Rs. 4.54 Cr | Rs. 3.46 Cr | -23.79 % | + 493.18 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -1.22 Cr | Rs. 1.95 Cr | Rs. 0.36 Cr | -81.54 % | + 129.51 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.49 | Rs. 0.78 | Rs. 0.21 | -73.08 % | + 142.86 % |
In reviewing Lords Chloro Alkali Limited’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 25.98 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -6.79 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 16.65 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -5.52 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 493.18 % annually, and saw a -23.79 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 129.51 %, and experienced a -81.54 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 142.86 % annually, however dipped by -73.08 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Lords Chloro Alkali 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.
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