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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 9.8 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.12 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -5.81 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 96.88%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Mahindra Logistics Limited. Profit dropped by -7.33 % Year to Year, Mahindra Logistics Limited’s profitability dropped by -34.17 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 8.40 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -27.53 % 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. 1293.22 Cr | Rs. 1450.76 Cr | Rs. 1420.02 Cr | -2.12 % | + 9.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1226.59 Cr | Rs. 1394.15 Cr | Rs. 1353.74 Cr | -2.9 % | + 10.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 66.63 Cr | Rs. 56.61 Cr | Rs. 66.28 Cr | + 17.08 % | -0.53 % |
OPM % | 5.15 % | 3.9 % | 4.67 % | + 0.77 % | -0.48 % |
Other Income | Rs. 6.02 Cr | Rs. 2.88 Cr | Rs. 5.67 Cr | + 96.88 % | -5.81 % |
Interest | Rs. 17.78 Cr | Rs. 17.43 Cr | Rs. 19.49 Cr | + 11.82 % | + 9.62 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 54.46 Cr | Rs. 51.28 Cr | Rs. 54.96 Cr | + 7.18 % | + 0.92 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.41 Cr | Rs. -9.22 Cr | Rs. -2.5 Cr | + 72.89 % | -709.76 % |
Tax % | 1556.14 % | -29.18 % | -213.6 % | -184.42 % | -1769.74 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -8.46 Cr | Rs. -11.91 Cr | Rs. -7.84 Cr | + 34.17 % | + 7.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.19 | Rs. -1.78 | Rs. -1.29 | + 27.53 % | -8.4 % |
Today, we’re looking at Mahindra Logistics Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 9.8 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.12 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -2.9 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 10.37 %. Operating profit, while down -0.53 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 17.08 %, 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 -0.48 %, but an expansion of 0.77 % sequentially. Other income rose by 96.88 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -5.81 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 11.82 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 9.62 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 7.18 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.92 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -709.76 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 72.89 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -1769.74 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -184.42 %. Net profit rose by 7.33 % year-on-year but experienced a 34.17 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -8.4 % but a quarterly rise of 27.53 %. In summary, Mahindra Logistics 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. 1293.22 Cr | Rs. 1450.76 Cr | Rs. 1420.02 Cr | -2.12 % | + 9.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1226.59 Cr | Rs. 1394.15 Cr | Rs. 1353.74 Cr | -2.9 % | + 10.37 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 66.63 Cr | Rs. 56.61 Cr | Rs. 66.28 Cr | + 17.08 % | -0.53 % |
Net Profit | Rs. -8.46 Cr | Rs. -11.91 Cr | Rs. -7.84 Cr | + 34.17 % | + 7.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. -1.19 | Rs. -1.78 | Rs. -1.29 | + 27.53 % | -8.4 % |
In reviewing Mahindra Logistics Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 9.8 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -2.12 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 10.37 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -2.9 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -0.53 % annually, and saw a 17.08 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 7.33 %, and experienced a 34.17 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -8.4 % annually, however rose by 27.53 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Mahindra Logistics 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.