Himalayan Distillery Reports 28.14% Profit Growth to Rs. 1.21 Arba; EPS Climbs 6.78% to Rs. 32.71

Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) has reported a strong financial performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2082/83, with growth recorded across revenue, profitability, and shareholders’ equity. The company’s revenue from operations increased 12.67% to Rs. 8.11 Arba in Q4 FY 2082/83 from Rs. 7.20 Arba in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Himalayan Distillery’s net profit rose 28.14% to Rs. 1.21 Arba from Rs. 94.14 Crore a year earlier. The increase in profitability was reflected in its earnings per share (EPS), which climbed 6.78% to Rs. 32.71 from Rs. 30.63. On the expense front, administration expenses more than doubled, increasing 111.66% to Rs. 19.56 Crore from Rs. 9.24 Crore in the previous fiscal year. The company strengthened its equity base during the review period. Equity share capital increased 20% to Rs. 3.69 Arba from Rs. 3.07 Arba, while reserves and surplus rose 40.19% to Rs. 1.53 Arba from Rs. 1.09 Arba. Property, plant and equipment increased 17.68% to Rs. 1.10 Arba from Rs. 93.62 Crore. Similarly, investments grew 17.99% to Rs. 13.12 Crore from Rs. 11.12 Crore. Trade receivables stood at Rs. 97.12 Crore during the review period. Himalayan Distillery’s net worth per share increased 4.40% to Rs. 141.43 from Rs. 135.46 in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. At the end of the review quarter, the company’s shares were priced at Rs. 1,140, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 34.85 times. Notice: Major Financial Highlights:

Particulars (Rs in 000) Himalayan Distillery Limited

Q4 2082/83 Q4 2081/82 Difference

Equity Share Capital             3,688,082          3,073,402 20.00%

Reserves and Surplus              1,527,823          1,089,836 40.19%

Property, Plant and Equipment             1,101,733              936,189 17.68%

Investment                  131,200              111,200 17.99%

Trade Receivables                 971,182                          -   0.00%

Revenue from Operation             8,113,793          7,201,151 12.67%

Administration Expenses                 195,579                92,401 111.66%

Net Profit             1,206,338              941,446 28.14%

EPS (In Rs.) 32.71 30.63 6.78%

Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) 141.43 135.46 4.40%

Qtr End P/E Ratio 34.85   -  0.00%

Qtr End Price 1140

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