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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 11.59 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 21.37 %. 🔹 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 37.12 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 0.31%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Metro Brands Limited. Profit dropped by -15.36 % Year to Year, Metro Brands Limited’s profitability increased by 43.32 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -15.40 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 43.57 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 616.392 Cr | Rs. 566.73 Cr | Rs. 687.86 Cr | + 21.37 % | + 11.59 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 407.15 Cr | Rs. 417.67 Cr | Rs. 463.92 Cr | + 11.07 % | + 13.94 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 209.24 Cr | Rs. 149.06 Cr | Rs. 223.94 Cr | + 50.23 % | + 7.03 % |
| OPM % | 33.95 % | 26.3 % | 32.56 % | + 6.26 % | -1.39 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 16.453 Cr | Rs. 22.49 Cr | Rs. 22.56 Cr | + 0.31 % | + 37.12 % |
| Interest | Rs. 20.33 Cr | Rs. 21.78 Cr | Rs. 23.47 Cr | + 7.76 % | + 15.45 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 56.24 Cr | Rs. 62.13 Cr | Rs. 65.3 Cr | + 5.1 % | + 16.11 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 149.12 Cr | Rs. 87.64 Cr | Rs. 157.73 Cr | + 79.97 % | + 5.77 % |
| Tax % | 25.43 % | 25.07 % | 40.33 % | + 15.26 % | + 14.9 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 111.2 Cr | Rs. 65.67 Cr | Rs. 94.12 Cr | + 43.32 % | -15.36 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.07 | Rs. 2.4 | Rs. 3.45 | + 43.75 % | -15.23 % |
Today, we’re looking at Metro Brands 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 11.59 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 21.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 11.07 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 13.94 %. Operating profit, while up 7.03 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 50.23 %, 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 -1.39 %, but an expansion of 6.26 % sequentially. Other income rose by 0.31 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 37.12 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 7.76 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 15.45 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.1 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 16.11 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 5.77 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 79.97 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 14.9 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 15.26 %. Net profit fell by -15.36 % year-on-year but experienced a 43.32 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -15.23 % but a quarterly rise of 43.75 %. In summary, Metro Brands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 616.392 Cr | Rs. 566.73 Cr | Rs. 687.86 Cr | + 21.37 % | + 11.59 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 407.15 Cr | Rs. 417.67 Cr | Rs. 463.92 Cr | + 11.07 % | + 13.94 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 209.24 Cr | Rs. 149.06 Cr | Rs. 223.94 Cr | + 50.23 % | + 7.03 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 111.2 Cr | Rs. 65.67 Cr | Rs. 94.12 Cr | + 43.32 % | -15.36 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.07 | Rs. 2.4 | Rs. 3.45 | + 43.75 % | -15.23 % |
In reviewing Metro Brands Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 11.59 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 21.37 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 13.94 % compared to the previous year, with a 11.07 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 7.03 % annually, and saw a 50.23 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -15.36 %, and experienced a 43.32 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -15.23 % annually, however rose by 43.75 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Metro Brands 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.
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