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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 1.08 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 15.68 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -20.49 %, Marginal decrease of -21.64% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Jagran Prakashan Limited. Profit dropped by -14.64 % Year to Year, Jagran Prakashan Limited’s profitability increased by 50.59 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -15.04 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 46.19 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 510.964 Cr | Rs. 446.509 Cr | Rs. 516.5 Cr | + 15.68 % | + 1.08 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 406.21 Cr | Rs. 378.98 Cr | Rs. 423.04 Cr | + 11.63 % | + 4.14 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 104.75 Cr | Rs. 67.53 Cr | Rs. 93.46 Cr | + 38.4 % | -10.78 % |
| OPM % | 20.5 % | 15.12 % | 18.09 % | + 2.97 % | -2.41 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 26.683 Cr | Rs. 27.075 Cr | Rs. 21.216 Cr | -21.64 % | -20.49 % |
| Interest | Rs. 6.26 Cr | Rs. 5.27 Cr | Rs. 5.26 Cr | -0.19 % | -15.97 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 28.11 Cr | Rs. 26.99 Cr | Rs. 27.24 Cr | + 0.93 % | -3.09 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 97.06 Cr | Rs. 62.35 Cr | Rs. 82.18 Cr | + 31.8 % | -15.33 % |
| Tax % | 24.35 % | 33.21 % | 23.7 % | -9.51 % | -0.65 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 73.48 Cr | Rs. 41.65 Cr | Rs. 62.72 Cr | + 50.59 % | -14.64 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.39 | Rs. 1.97 | Rs. 2.88 | + 46.19 % | -15.04 % |
Today, we’re looking at Jagran Prakashan Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 1.08 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 15.68 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 11.63 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 4.14 %. Operating profit, while down -10.78 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 38.4 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -2.41 %, but an expansion of 2.97 % sequentially. Other income fell by -21.64 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -20.49 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -0.19 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -15.97 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.93 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -3.09 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -15.33 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 31.8 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.65 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -9.51 %. Net profit fell by -14.64 % year-on-year but experienced a 50.59 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -15.04 % but a quarterly rise of 46.19 %. In summary, Jagran Prakashan 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. 510.964 Cr | Rs. 446.509 Cr | Rs. 516.5 Cr | + 15.68 % | + 1.08 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 406.21 Cr | Rs. 378.98 Cr | Rs. 423.04 Cr | + 11.63 % | + 4.14 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 104.75 Cr | Rs. 67.53 Cr | Rs. 93.46 Cr | + 38.4 % | -10.78 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 73.48 Cr | Rs. 41.65 Cr | Rs. 62.72 Cr | + 50.59 % | -14.64 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.39 | Rs. 1.97 | Rs. 2.88 | + 46.19 % | -15.04 % |
In reviewing Jagran Prakashan Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 1.08 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 15.68 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 4.14 % compared to the previous year, with a 11.63 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -10.78 % annually, and saw a 38.4 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -14.64 %, and experienced a 50.59 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -15.04 % annually, however rose by 46.19 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Jagran Prakashan Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
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