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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’s sales declined by -4.35 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -3.03 %.
Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -60.32 %, Marginal decrease of -30.33% in other income during this quarter.
Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for JK Paper Limited. Profit dropped by -72.38 % Year to Year, JK Paper Limited’s profitability dropped by -49.33 % Quarter to Quarter.
EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -72.19 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -49.14 % 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. 1706.22 Cr | Rs. 1682.93 Cr | Rs. 1631.99 Cr | -3.03 % | -4.35 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1333.98 Cr | Rs. 1419.33 Cr | Rs. 1464.48 Cr | + 3.18 % | + 9.78 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 372.24 Cr | Rs. 263.6 Cr | Rs. 167.51 Cr | -36.45 % | -55 % |
OPM % | 21.82 % | 15.66 % | 10.26 % | -5.4 % | -11.56 % |
Other Income | Rs. 56.1 Cr | Rs. 31.95 Cr | Rs. 22.26 Cr | -30.33 % | -60.32 % |
Interest | Rs. 80.23 Cr | Rs. 68.03 Cr | Rs. 23.98 Cr | -64.75 % | -70.11 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 83.34 Cr | Rs. 82.27 Cr | Rs. 82.66 Cr | + 0.47 % | -0.82 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 264.77 Cr | Rs. 145.25 Cr | Rs. 83.13 Cr | -42.77 % | -68.6 % |
Tax % | 10.73 % | 11.29 % | 21.46 % | + 10.17 % | + 10.73 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 236.36 Cr | Rs. 128.85 Cr | Rs. 65.29 Cr | -49.33 % | -72.38 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 13.88 | Rs. 7.26 | Rs. 3.86 | -46.83 % | -72.19 % |
Today, we’re looking at JK 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 -4.35 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -3.03 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.18 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 9.78 %. Operating profit, while down -55 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -36.45 %, 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 -11.56 %, but a shrinkage of -5.4 % sequentially. Other income fell by -30.33 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -60.32 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -64.75 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -70.11 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.47 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -0.82 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -68.6 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -42.77 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 10.73 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 10.17 %. Net profit fell by -72.38 % year-on-year but witnessed a -49.33 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -72.19 % but a quarterly fall of -46.83 %. 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. 1706.22 Cr | Rs. 1682.93 Cr | Rs. 1631.99 Cr | -3.03 % | -4.35 % |
Expenses | Rs. 1333.98 Cr | Rs. 1419.33 Cr | Rs. 1464.48 Cr | + 3.18 % | + 9.78 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 372.24 Cr | Rs. 263.6 Cr | Rs. 167.51 Cr | -36.45 % | -55 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 236.36 Cr | Rs. 128.85 Cr | Rs. 65.29 Cr | -49.33 % | -72.38 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 13.88 | Rs. 7.26 | Rs. 3.86 | -46.83 % | -72.19 % |
In reviewing JK Paper Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -4.35 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -3.03 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 9.78 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.18 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -55 % annually, and saw a -36.45 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -72.38 %, and experienced a -49.33 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -72.19 % annually, however dipped by -46.83 % 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.