Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) announced its financial result for 9MFY24 today, posting a PAT of PKR 7,860mn (EPS: PKR 40.98), up by 3.7x YoY. During 3QFY24, the profitability of the company clocked in at PKR 2,631mn (EPS: PKR 13.63) compared to a profit of PKR 1,280mn (EPS: PKR 6.67) in 3QFY23, up by 2x YoY.
Result Highlights
- Net sales during 9MFY24 clocked in at PKR 69,580mn contrast to PKR 30,297mn in SPLY, depicting a surge of 2.3x YoY. On a quarterly basis, the topline climbed up by 47% YoY to arrive at PKR 24,886mn during 3QFY24 on the back of upward revisions in tractor prices and an increase in volumetric sales.
- During 9MFY24 gross margin arrived at 23.2% compared to 17.5% during SPLY. During 3QFY24, gross margins rebounded impressively to reach 22.7% compared to 17.2% recorded in SPLY which was primarily driven by an increase in tractor prices, effectively offsetting high production costs.
- Other income witnessed a massive jump of 5.6x YoY to PKR 305mn during 3QFY24, amid higher income from cash and cash balances during the period.
- Finance cost declined to PKR 224mn, down by 34% YoY on account of a decline in short-term borrowings.
- The company booked effective taxation at 35% in 3QFY24 vis-à-vis 22% in 3QFY23.
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