IMPORTANT NOTICE | Mayberry Investments Limited is a cashless institution.

Mayberry Investments Limited is a cashless institution.
Please note that cash deposits into any Mayberry account held at commercial banks, whether made in-branch or via Automated Banking Machines (ABMs), are not accepted and will not be processed. For information on accepted payment methods, please contact your Investment Advisor.

CAR reports 51% increase in three months net profit

August 16, 2023

Carreras Ltd (CAR) for the three months ended June 30, 2023 reported a 23% increase in Operating Revenue totaling $4.31 billion compared to $3.49 billion in the corresponding period last year.

Cost of Operating Revenue amounted to $2.37 billion (2022: $1.92 billion), this represents a increase of 23% year over year. Consequently, gross operating profit increased by 24% to $1.93 billion compared to $1.57 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Other Operating Income increased by 137% to close at $28.27 million (2022: $11.91 million), while Administrative, Distribution and Marketing Expenses for the period under review closed at $601.68 million (2022: $645.54 million). As a result, total operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 amounted to $591.02 million, a 9% decrease relative to $646.07 million reported in 2022.

Profit before Income Tax for the three months ended June 30, 2023, amounted to $1.40 billion, a 49% increase relative to $939.69 million reported in 2022.

Income Tax for the three months ended June 30, 2023 had a 43% increase to reach $346.87 million (2022: $243.32 million). Profit for the Year for the three months amounted to $1.05 billion, a 51% increase from the $696.37 million reported in 2022.

Consequently, Earnings Per Share for the three months amounted to $0.22 (2022: EPS: $0.14). The twelve month trailing EPS was $0.82 and the number of shares used in these calculations was 4,854,400,000.

Notably, CAR’s stock price closed the trading period on August 15, 2023 at a price of $8.22 with a corresponding P/E ratio of 10x.

Balance Sheet Highlights

The company’s assets totalled $6.73 billion (2022: $5.38 billion). ‘Accounts receivables’ closed at $2.70 billion (2022: $1.87 billion).

Shareholder’s equity was $2.07 billion (2022: $1.67 billion), representing a book value per share of $0.43 (2022: $0.34).

Disclaimer:

Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities as at the date of this report. Each research analyst (s) also certify that no part of their compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendation(s) or view (s) expressed by that research analyst in this research report.

Company Disclosure -The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, however its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. You are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Mayberry may affect transactions or have positions in securities mentioned herein. In addition, employees of Mayberry may have positions and effect transactions in the securities mentioned herein.

More Stories from the Market
shutterstock_367343003
November 9, 2026 Net International Reserves – October 2026 BOJ has reported that Jamaica’s Net International Reserves as at October 31, 2026, st…
shutterstock_382756177
November 9, 2026 LASCO Financial Services Limited (LASF) Unaudited financials for the six months ended September 30, 2026: LASCO Financial Serv…
shutterstock_609342323
November 9, 2026   Wigton Windfarm Limited (WIG) has declared a dividend of J$0.005508 per share payable on December 4, 2026, to shareholde…
shutterstock_342262439
November 9, 2026   Access Financial Services Limited (AFS) has advised that at a meeting of its Board of Directors to be held on November 1…
shutterstock_342262439
November 9, 2026   Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS) has advised that at a meeting of its Board of Directors to be held on Novemb…
shutterstock_537598660
November 9, 2026 Weekly Pick 09.11.2026 SVL   Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accu…
shutterstock_453968572
November 9, 2026   United States:   Oil Extends Drop as Hopes Grow of Diplomatic Progress to End War   Oil extended losses as opti…
shutterstock_342262439
November 6, 2026   Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Limited SCC (CPFV) has advised that at a meeting of its Board of Directors to be held on …