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🔹 The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -19.07 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -10.77 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -36.58 %, Marginal decrease of -49.56% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED. Profit dropped by -85.87 % Year to Year, ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED’s profitability dropped by -72.08 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -85.78 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -71.9 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 476.577 Cr | Rs. 432.28 Cr | Rs. 385.702 Cr | -10.77 % | -19.07 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 366.94 Cr | Rs. 379.97 Cr | Rs. 357.39 Cr | -5.94 % | -2.6 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 109.64 Cr | Rs. 52.31 Cr | Rs. 28.31 Cr | -45.88 % | -74.18 % |
| OPM % | 23.01 % | 12.1 % | 7.34 % | -4.76 % | -15.67 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 24.123 Cr | Rs. 30.33 Cr | Rs. 15.298 Cr | -49.56 % | -36.58 % |
| Interest | Rs. 0.84 Cr | Rs. 3.87 Cr | Rs. 4.53 Cr | + 17.05 % | + 439.29 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 16.72 Cr | Rs. 20.97 Cr | Rs. 22 Cr | + 4.91 % | + 31.58 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 116.2 Cr | Rs. 57.8 Cr | Rs. 17.08 Cr | -70.45 % | -85.3 % |
| Tax % | 29.03 % | 27.82 % | 31.78 % | + 3.96 % | + 2.75 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 82.47 Cr | Rs. 41.72 Cr | Rs. 11.65 Cr | -72.08 % | -85.87 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.15 | Rs. 2.1 | Rs. 0.59 | -71.9 % | -85.78 % |
Today, we’re looking at ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -19.07 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -10.77 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -5.94 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -2.6 %. Operating profit, while down -74.18 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -45.88 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -15.67 %, but a shrinkage of -4.76 % sequentially. Other income fell by -49.56 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -36.58 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 17.05 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 439.29 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 4.91 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 31.58 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -85.3 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -70.45 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 2.75 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.96 %. Net profit fell by -85.87 % year-on-year but witnessed a -72.08 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -85.78 % but a quarterly fall of -71.9 %. In summary, ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 476.577 Cr | Rs. 432.28 Cr | Rs. 385.702 Cr | -10.77 % | -19.07 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 366.94 Cr | Rs. 379.97 Cr | Rs. 357.39 Cr | -5.94 % | -2.6 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 109.64 Cr | Rs. 52.31 Cr | Rs. 28.31 Cr | -45.88 % | -74.18 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 82.47 Cr | Rs. 41.72 Cr | Rs. 11.65 Cr | -72.08 % | -85.87 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 4.15 | Rs. 2.1 | Rs. 0.59 | -71.9 % | -85.78 % |
In reviewing ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -19.07 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -10.77 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -2.6 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -5.94 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -74.18 % annually, and saw a -45.88 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -85.87 %, and experienced a -72.08 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -85.78 % annually, however dipped by -71.9 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
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