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Highlights
🔹 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 64.39 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 12.63 %. 🔹 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 15.07 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 14.03%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Zomato Limited. Profit dropped by -57.25 % Year to Year, Zomato Limited’s profitability dropped by -66.48 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -56.25 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -65 % 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. 3288 Cr | Rs. 4799 Cr | Rs. 5405 Cr | + 12.63 % | + 64.39 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 3237 Cr | Rs. 4573 Cr | Rs. 5243 Cr | + 14.65 % | + 61.97 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 51 Cr | Rs. 226 Cr | Rs. 162 Cr | -28.32 % | + 217.65 % |
| OPM % | 1.55 % | 4.71 % | 3 % | -1.71 % | + 1.45 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 219 Cr | Rs. 221 Cr | Rs. 252 Cr | + 14.03 % | + 15.07 % |
| Interest | Rs. 18 Cr | Rs. 30 Cr | Rs. 43 Cr | + 43.33 % | + 138.89 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 128 Cr | Rs. 180 Cr | Rs. 247 Cr | + 37.22 % | + 92.97 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 124 Cr | Rs. 237 Cr | Rs. 124 Cr | -47.68 % | + 0 % |
| Tax % | 11.29 % | 25.74 % | 52.42 % | + 26.68 % | + 41.13 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 138 Cr | Rs. 176 Cr | Rs. 59 Cr | -66.48 % | -57.25 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.16 | Rs. 0.2 | Rs. 0.06 | -70 % | -62.5 % |
Today, we’re looking at Zomato 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 64.39 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 12.63 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 14.65 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 61.97 %. Operating profit, while up 217.65 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -28.32 %, 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 1.45 %, but a shrinkage of -1.71 % sequentially. Other income rose by 14.03 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 15.07 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 43.33 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 138.89 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 37.22 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 92.97 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 0 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -47.68 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 41.13 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 26.68 %. Net profit fell by -57.25 % year-on-year but witnessed a -66.48 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -62.5 % but a quarterly fall of -70 %. In summary, Zomato 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. 3288 Cr | Rs. 4799 Cr | Rs. 5405 Cr | + 12.63 % | + 64.39 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 3237 Cr | Rs. 4573 Cr | Rs. 5243 Cr | + 14.65 % | + 61.97 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 51 Cr | Rs. 226 Cr | Rs. 162 Cr | -28.32 % | + 217.65 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 138 Cr | Rs. 176 Cr | Rs. 59 Cr | -66.48 % | -57.25 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.16 | Rs. 0.2 | Rs. 0.06 | -70 % | -62.5 % |
In reviewing Zomato Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 64.39 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 12.63 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 61.97 % compared to the previous year, with a 14.65 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 217.65 % annually, and saw a -28.32 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -57.25 %, and experienced a -66.48 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -62.5 % annually, however dipped by -70 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Zomato 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.
