Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 29.54 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 22.58 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -41.38 %, Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 13.33%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Malu Paper Mills Limited. Profit dropped by -109.21 % Year to Year, Malu Paper Mills Limited’s profitability dropped by -72.27 % Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -114.04 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -61.9 % 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. 58.068 Cr | Rs. 61.364 Cr | Rs. 75.222 Cr | + 22.58 % | + 29.54 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 55.94 Cr | Rs. 57.2 Cr | Rs. 70.59 Cr | + 23.41 % | + 26.19 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.13 Cr | Rs. 4.16 Cr | Rs. 4.63 Cr | + 11.3 % | + 117.37 % |
| OPM % | 3.67 % | 6.78 % | 6.16 % | -0.62 % | + 2.49 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 0.15 Cr | Rs. 0.17 Cr | + 13.33 % | -41.38 % |
| Interest | Rs. 2.45 Cr | Rs. 2.58 Cr | Rs. 3.1 Cr | + 20.16 % | + 26.53 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 1.25 Cr | Rs. 1.25 Cr | Rs. 1.26 Cr | + 0.8 % | + 0.8 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. -1.28 Cr | Rs. 0.48 Cr | Rs. 0.44 Cr | -8.33 % | + 134.38 % |
| Tax % | -15.48 % | 26.09 % | 77.75 % | + 51.66 % | + 93.23 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -1.08 Cr | Rs. 0.36 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | -72.22 % | + 109.26 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.57 | Rs. 0.21 | Rs. 0.08 | -61.9 % | + 114.04 % |
Today, we’re looking at Malu Paper Mills Limited’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 29.54 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 22.58 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 23.41 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 26.19 %. Operating profit, while up 117.37 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 11.3 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 2.49 %, but a shrinkage of -0.62 % sequentially. Other income rose by 13.33 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -41.38 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 20.16 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 26.53 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0.8 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 0.8 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 134.38 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -8.33 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 93.23 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 51.66 %. Net profit rose by 109.26 % year-on-year but witnessed a -72.22 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 114.04 % but a quarterly fall of -61.9 %. In summary, Malu Paper Mills 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. 58.068 Cr | Rs. 61.364 Cr | Rs. 75.222 Cr | + 22.58 % | + 29.54 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 55.94 Cr | Rs. 57.2 Cr | Rs. 70.59 Cr | + 23.41 % | + 26.19 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 2.13 Cr | Rs. 4.16 Cr | Rs. 4.63 Cr | + 11.3 % | + 117.37 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. -1.08 Cr | Rs. 0.36 Cr | Rs. 0.1 Cr | -72.22 % | + 109.26 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. -0.57 | Rs. 0.21 | Rs. 0.08 | -61.9 % | + 114.04 % |
In reviewing Malu Paper Mills Limited’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 29.54 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 22.58 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 26.19 % compared to the previous year, with a 23.41 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 117.37 % annually, and saw a 11.3 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 109.26 %, and experienced a -72.22 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 114.04 % annually, however dipped by -61.9 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Malu Paper Mills Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
