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Highlights
- 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 8.16 % in the past year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -0.29 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -47.12 %, Marginal decrease of -49.56% in other income during this quarter.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for JK Paper Limited. Profit dropped by -54.96 % Year to Year, JK Paper Limited’s profitability dropped by -49.47 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -54.72 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -49.29 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 1584.36 Cr | Rs. 1718.61 Cr | Rs. 1713.65 Cr | -0.29 % | + 8.16 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1107.17 Cr | Rs. 1359.66 Cr | Rs. 1433.32 Cr | + 5.42 % | + 29.46 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 477.19 Cr | Rs. 358.95 Cr | Rs. 280.33 Cr | -21.9 % | -41.25 % |
OPM % | 30.12 % | 20.89 % | 16.36 % | -4.53 % | -13.76 % |
Other Income | Rs. 54.84 Cr | Rs. 57.49 Cr | Rs. 29 Cr | -49.56 % | -47.12 % |
Interest | Rs. 51.26 Cr | Rs. 34.62 Cr | Rs. 35.59 Cr | + 2.8 % | -30.57 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 79.91 Cr | Rs. 63.35 Cr | Rs. 80.3 Cr | + 26.76 % | + 0.49 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 400.86 Cr | Rs. 318.47 Cr | Rs. 193.44 Cr | -39.26 % | -51.74 % |
Tax % | 22.03 % | 12.52 % | 27.22 % | + 14.7 % | + 5.19 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 312.56 Cr | Rs. 278.6 Cr | Rs. 140.79 Cr | -49.47 % | -54.96 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 18.22 | Rs. 15.22 | Rs. 7.25 | -52.37 % | -60.21 % |
Today, we’re looking at JK Paper Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 8.16 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -0.29 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.42 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 29.46 %. Operating profit, while down -41.25 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -21.9 %, 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 -13.76 %, but a shrinkage of -4.53 % sequentially. Other income fell by -49.56 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -47.12 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 2.8 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -30.57 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 26.76 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.49 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -51.74 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -39.26 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.19 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 14.7 %. Net profit fell by -54.96 % year-on-year but witnessed a -49.47 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -60.21 % but a quarterly fall of -52.37 %. In summary, JK 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 1584.36 Cr | Rs. 1718.61 Cr | Rs. 1713.65 Cr | -0.29 % | + 8.16 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1107.17 Cr | Rs. 1359.66 Cr | Rs. 1433.32 Cr | + 5.42 % | + 29.46 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 477.19 Cr | Rs. 358.95 Cr | Rs. 280.33 Cr | -21.9 % | -41.25 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 312.56 Cr | Rs. 278.6 Cr | Rs. 140.79 Cr | -49.47 % | -54.96 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 18.22 | Rs. 15.22 | Rs. 7.25 | -52.37 % | -60.21 % |
In reviewing JK Paper Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 8.16 % year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -0.29 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 29.46 % compared to the previous year, with a 5.42 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -41.25 % annually, and saw a -21.9 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -54.96 %, and experienced a -49.47 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -60.21 % annually, however dipped by -52.37 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while JK 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.