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ITC posts 23% growth in net - Views on News from Equitymaster
ITC Limited, has posted a 23% growth in net profits on the back of a sharp rise in operating margins and a decline in interest expenditure.
ITC operates in five principal areas of tobacco and cigarettes (market share 66%), hotels, paper and packaging, and international trading. It is the industry leader in its core business of cigarette manufacturing and tobacco leaf procurement, processing and exports in India. The product portfolio includes popular brands like Wills, Gold Flake, India Kings and Classic.
(Rs m)
3QFY2000
3QFY1999
Change
Net Sales
9,608.0
8,376.0
14.7%
Ther Income
218.0
232.0
Interest
266.0
391.0
-32.0%
Depreciation
314.0
261.0
20.3%
Profit before Tax
2,834.0
2,080.0
36.3%
Tax
1,162.0
723.0
60.7%
Profit after Tax/(Loss)
1,672.0
1,357.0
23.2%
Net profit margin (%)
17.4%
16.2%
ITC has posted a rise in net sales mainly due to a 2.5% rise in sales volumes. The other factors contributing to a healthy growth in operating profits were cost control, improved productivity and improved product mix. The company is expected to benefit further as the economy gains momentum and income levels rise.
The quality of earnings has improved and this is evident from the rise in profits despite a decline in other income. The company's profitability has however been suppressed on account of higher provisions for taxes in view of the pending legislation in several high courts.
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ITC Ltd has announced third quarter results of the financial year 2016-2017 (3QFY17). The company has reported 4.7% YoY and 5.7% YoY growth in revenues and net profits respectively. Here is our analysis of the results.
ITC has announced second quarter results of the financial year 2016-2017 (2QFY17). The company has reported 8% YoY and 10.5% YoY growth in revenues and net profits respectively.
ITC declared results for the quarter and year ended March 2016. During the year, the company's net revenues and profits rise by 1% YoY and 3% YoY respectively.
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