Struggling once more: Mastellone records higher sales but incurs a deficit of $869 million
In a recent financial report to the National Securities Commission (CNV), Mastellone Hermanos, the company behind the popular La Serenissima brand, revealed a net loss of 869 million pesos in the first half of 2025. This unexpected financial setback comes amidst a relatively stable macroeconomic context and slower growth in mass consumption compared to previous years.
Navigating Profitability Challenges
The financial performance of La Serenísima indicates several areas of concern. Firstly, the net loss suggests a struggle to maintain profitability amidst current market conditions. This could be due to changes in consumer demand, pricing pressures, or competitive dynamics.
Secondly, the company may be grappling with cost inflation and increased input costs, such as higher raw material costs like milk and feed, which can impact margins.
Thirdly, operational or administrative expenses might have increased, pointing towards inefficiencies or increased investments that have yet to translate into returns.
Fourthly, broader market conditions, including inflation, currency fluctuations, and changes in consumer spending habits, may be pressuring profitability.
Lastly, the financial statements might show signs of rising liabilities or strained liquidity, adding to the company’s economic challenges.
Key Financial Indicators
As of June 30, 2025, Mastellone Hermano’s total assets stand at $855.347 million, a decrease of 18% compared to a year ago. The equity attributable to the owners of Mastellone Hermanos has also decreased from $440.698 million to $343.202 million.
Despite the net loss, the company closed with a positive operating result of 4061 million pesos. However, investments demanded $7902 million, and financing activities required $20.887 million, leading to a negative cash flow balance of $3985 million in the first half of 2025.
Moving Forward
Mastellone Hermanos is not resting on its laurels. The company is focusing on maintaining competitiveness by addressing issues related to working capital, cost structure, and efficiency. They aim to maintain their leadership in the dairy sector by increasing the offer of high-quality products in the domestic and external markets.
Moreover, the company plans to continue offering high-quality and varied products at appropriate prices to consumers. Despite the net loss, Mastellone Hermanos remains optimistic and aims to maintain a positive operating result throughout the rest of the year.
On a positive note, the company registered a 4.5% increase in volumes sold in the domestic market compared to the first half of 2024. Milk production also grew by 12% in the same period, demonstrating the commitment, dedication, and sustainable growth and development of the company's producers.
Exports also saw a modest increase of 2.2%, with destinations to regional and extra-Mercosur markets. Profitability from exports began to recover slowly in the latter part of the first half of 2025.
Inflation in the country is projected to continue decreasing, but financial variables such as exchange rates and interest rates need to align with this process. If successful, these improvements could help Mastellone Hermanos navigate the current profitability challenges and secure a brighter future for the La Serenísima brand.
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