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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 15.57 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 6.32 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -75.01 %, Marginal decrease of -77.77% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for ROUTE MOBILE LIMITED. Profit dropped by -24.79 % Year to Year, ROUTE MOBILE LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -20.14 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -22.44 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -18.73 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 1024.31 Cr | Rs. 1113.41 Cr | Rs. 1183.79 Cr | + 6.32 % | + 15.57 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 899.12 Cr | Rs. 978.18 Cr | Rs. 1053.97 Cr | + 7.75 % | + 17.22 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 125.19 Cr | Rs. 135.23 Cr | Rs. 129.82 Cr | -4 % | + 3.7 % |
| OPM % | 12.22 % | 12.15 % | 10.97 % | -1.18 % | -1.25 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 34.54 Cr | Rs. 38.83 Cr | Rs. 8.63 Cr | -77.77 % | -75.01 % |
| Interest | Rs. 6.47 Cr | Rs. 14.42 Cr | Rs. 9.26 Cr | -35.78 % | + 43.12 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 21.63 Cr | Rs. 22.3 Cr | Rs. 22.24 Cr | -0.27 % | + 2.82 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 131.63 Cr | Rs. 137.34 Cr | Rs. 106.95 Cr | -22.13 % | -18.75 % |
| Tax % | 13.67 % | 22.07 % | 20.08 % | -1.99 % | + 6.41 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 113.64 Cr | Rs. 107.03 Cr | Rs. 85.47 Cr | -20.14 % | -24.79 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 16.66 | Rs. 16.12 | Rs. 13.1 | -18.73 % | -21.37 % |
Today, we’re looking at ROUTE MOBILE 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 15.57 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 6.32 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.75 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 17.22 %. Operating profit, while up 3.7 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -4 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -1.25 %, but a shrinkage of -1.18 % sequentially. Other income fell by -77.77 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -75.01 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -35.78 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 43.12 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.27 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 2.82 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -18.75 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -22.13 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 6.41 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.99 %. Net profit fell by -24.79 % year-on-year but witnessed a -20.14 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -21.37 % but a quarterly fall of -18.73 %. In summary, ROUTE MOBILE 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. 1024.31 Cr | Rs. 1113.41 Cr | Rs. 1183.79 Cr | + 6.32 % | + 15.57 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 899.12 Cr | Rs. 978.18 Cr | Rs. 1053.97 Cr | + 7.75 % | + 17.22 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 125.19 Cr | Rs. 135.23 Cr | Rs. 129.82 Cr | -4 % | + 3.7 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 113.64 Cr | Rs. 107.03 Cr | Rs. 85.47 Cr | -20.14 % | -24.79 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 16.66 | Rs. 16.12 | Rs. 13.1 | -18.73 % | -21.37 % |
In reviewing ROUTE MOBILE LIMITED’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 15.57 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 6.32 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 17.22 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.75 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 3.7 % annually, and saw a -4 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -24.79 %, and experienced a -20.14 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -21.37 % annually, however dipped by -18.73 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while ROUTE MOBILE LIMITED faces strong annual decline 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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