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🔹 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 13.39 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 5.65 %. 🔹 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 248.57 %. Marginal decrease of -59.6% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Marico Limited. Notable increase of 32.39 % in net profit Year to Year, Marico Limited’s profitability dropped by -28.92 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 31.82 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -29.27 % 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. 1733 Cr | Rs. 1860 Cr | Rs. 1965 Cr | + 5.65 % | + 13.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1369 Cr | Rs. 1515 Cr | Rs. 1601 Cr | + 5.68 % | + 16.95 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 364 Cr | Rs. 345 Cr | Rs. 364 Cr | + 5.51 % | + 0 % |
OPM % | 21 % | 18.55 % | 18.52 % | -0.03 % | -2.48 % |
Other Income | Rs. 35 Cr | Rs. 302 Cr | Rs. 122 Cr | -59.6 % | + 248.57 % |
Interest | Rs. 8 Cr | Rs. 7 Cr | Rs. 6 Cr | -14.29 % | -25 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 29 Cr | Rs. 28 Cr | Rs. 29 Cr | + 3.57 % | + 0 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 362 Cr | Rs. 612 Cr | Rs. 451 Cr | -26.31 % | + 24.59 % |
Tax % | 21.55 % | 13.56 % | 16.63 % | + 3.07 % | -4.92 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 284 Cr | Rs. 529 Cr | Rs. 376 Cr | -28.92 % | + 32.39 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.19 | Rs. 4.09 | Rs. 2.89 | -29.34 % | + 31.96 % |
Today, we’re looking at Marico Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 13.39 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 5.65 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.68 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 16.95 %. Operating profit, while up 0 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 5.51 %, 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 -2.48 %, but a shrinkage of -0.03 % sequentially. Other income fell by -59.6 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 248.57 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -14.29 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -25 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.57 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 24.59 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -26.31 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -4.92 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.07 %. Net profit rose by 32.39 % year-on-year but witnessed a -28.92 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 31.96 % but a quarterly fall of -29.34 %. In summary, Marico 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. 1733 Cr | Rs. 1860 Cr | Rs. 1965 Cr | + 5.65 % | + 13.39 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1369 Cr | Rs. 1515 Cr | Rs. 1601 Cr | + 5.68 % | + 16.95 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 364 Cr | Rs. 345 Cr | Rs. 364 Cr | + 5.51 % | + 0 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 284 Cr | Rs. 529 Cr | Rs. 376 Cr | -28.92 % | + 32.39 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 2.19 | Rs. 4.09 | Rs. 2.89 | -29.34 % | + 31.96 % |
In reviewing Marico Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.39 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 5.65 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 16.95 % compared to the previous year, with a 5.68 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 0 % annually, and saw a 5.51 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 32.39 %, and experienced a -28.92 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 31.96 % annually, however dipped by -29.34 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Marico 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.