Linc Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 04 Feb 2025
Result Summary
- Linc Ltd reported a 10.0% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 0.9%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 10.7% QoQ and 2.0% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 1.9% QoQ and increased 13.4% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Linc Ltd stood at 1.5 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 123.55 | 137.28 | 124.67 | -10.0% | -0.9% |
Total Expenses | 112.12 | 125.49 | 114.43 | -10.7% | -2.0% |
Profit Before Tax | 11.43 | 11.80 | 10.24 | -3.1% | 11.6% |
Tax | 2.81 | 2.97 | 2.61 | -5.4% | 7.7% |
Profit After Tax | 8.64 | 8.81 | 7.62 | -1.9% | 13.4% |
Earnings Per Share | 1.50 | 5.90 | 5.10 | -74.6% | -70.6% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Linc Ltd is a company that operates within the stationery and writing instruments industry. The company is known for producing and marketing a wide range of writing instruments such as pens, pencils, and markers. Linc Ltd has established a significant presence in the Indian market and exports its products to various international markets. As a prominent player in the stationery sector, Linc Ltd is recognized for its focus on quality and innovation in its product offerings. However, specific recent major developments related to the company are not available from the provided data.
Revenue
During the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), Linc Ltd reported a total income of ₹123.55 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decrease of 10.0% compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q2FY25), where the total income was ₹137.28 crores. Year-over-year (YoY), the total income saw a slight decline of 0.9% from ₹124.67 crores in Q3FY24. The decrease in revenue on both a QoQ and YoY basis indicates a contraction in the company's income generation during the analyzed period.
Profitability
In terms of profitability, Linc Ltd's profit before tax (PBT) for Q3FY25 was ₹11.43 crores, which is a 3.1% decrease QoQ from ₹11.80 crores in Q2FY25. However, there was an 11.6% YoY increase from ₹10.24 crores in Q3FY24. The company's tax expense in Q3FY25 was ₹2.81 crores, down 5.4% QoQ from ₹2.97 crores in Q2FY25, and up 7.7% YoY from ₹2.61 crores in Q3FY24. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q3FY25 was ₹8.64 crores, reflecting a marginal QoQ decrease of 1.9% from ₹8.81 crores in Q2FY25, but a notable YoY increase of 13.4% from ₹7.62 crores in Q3FY24. These figures highlight changes in profitability over the different quarters and years.
Operating Metrics
The earnings per share (EPS) for Linc Ltd in Q3FY25 was ₹1.50, which marks a significant QoQ decrease of 74.6% from ₹5.90 in Q2FY25, and a 70.6% YoY decrease from ₹5.10 in Q3FY24. This sharp decline in EPS suggests a change in the company's earnings available to shareholders per share. Total expenses for Q3FY25 stood at ₹112.12 crores, representing a 10.7% decrease QoQ from ₹125.49 crores in Q2FY25, and a 2.0% decrease YoY from ₹114.43 crores in Q3FY24. The reduction in expenses mirrors the decline in total income, maintaining a level of cost control despite the income contraction.
