Unilever’s Q3 profit fall by 21.33% to Rs.25.19 Crore; EPS stands at Rs.364.67 and P/E ratio is 71.29.

Fri, May 11, 2018 6:44 AM on Financial Analysis, Latest, Stock Market,

Unilever published its 3rd quarter result today and Nepal’s largest personal care company’s figures are disappointing this time.

Retained earnings (surplus) & reserve has decreased from Rs.168.03 Crore to Rs.151.95 Crore, this quarter comparing to corresponding quarter from last year. Net sales from operation has decreased by 12.4%, from Rs.130.84 Crore to Rs.114.6 Crore and profit has decreased from Rs.32.02 Crore to Rs.25.15Crore this quarter, comparing to same period of fiscal year 2073/2074.

According to the statement made on the report, reason for fewer turnovers of Rs.114.6 Crore this quarter is because of the structural correction made in infrastructural distribution.

Following are the major financial indicators from 3rd quarter result of 2074/2075.

Financial indicator

3rd quarter 2074/2075

3rd quarter 2073/2074

Net worth per share

 Rs.1650

Rs.1822

Asset per Share

Rs.3105.02

Rs.3163.46

Liquidity ratio

1.75

2.08

Return on Equity

15.63%

18.06%

Return on Asset

8.81%

10.99%

 Annualized EPS of Unilever for this quarter stands at Rs.364.67 and P/E ratio is 71.29. The company has already paid its cash dividend at a rate of Rs.1270 per Share from the year 2073/2074, this year.

Total no. of shares of the company is 920700, Total paid up capital is Rs.9.2 Crore and the market capitalization stands at Rs.2393.82 Crore, which is 260.19 times the total paid up capital. It reflects company’s overall growth of 260.19 times, from the day of listing in Nepse.

Last traded price was recorded at Rs.26000.