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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 38.48 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 28.19 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 66.67%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING LIMITED. Profit dropped by -21.66 % Year to Year, NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING LIMITED’s profitability increased by 18.88 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -25.00 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 15.38 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 40.528 Cr | Rs. 43.779 Cr | Rs. 56.122 Cr | + 28.19 % | + 38.48 % |
Expenses | Rs. 39.57 Cr | Rs. 42.82 Cr | Rs. 55.26 Cr | + 29.05 % | + 39.65 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.96 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | Rs. 0.86 Cr | -10.42 % | -10.42 % |
OPM % | 2.37 % | 2.19 % | 1.53 % | -0.66 % | -0.84 % |
Other Income | Rs. 0 Cr | Rs. 0.003 Cr | Rs. 0.005 Cr | + 66.67 % | 0 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.57 Cr | Rs. 0.67 Cr | Rs. 0.54 Cr | -19.4 % | -5.26 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 0.1 Cr | Rs. 0.09 Cr | Rs. 0.09 Cr | + 0 % | -10 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 0.29 Cr | Rs. 0.2 Cr | Rs. 0.24 Cr | + 20 % | -17.24 % |
Tax % | 25.6 % | 28.28 % | 27.35 % | -0.93 % | + 1.75 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.22 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.17 Cr | + 21.43 % | -22.73 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.2 | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.15 | + 15.38 % | -25 % |
Today, we’re looking at NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING LIMITED’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 38.48 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 28.19 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 29.05 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 39.65 %. Operating profit, while down -10.42 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -10.42 %, 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 -0.84 %, but a shrinkage of -0.66 % sequentially. Other income rose by 66.67 % compared to the last quarter, Interest expenses dropped significantly by -19.4 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -5.26 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -10 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -17.24 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 20 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.75 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.93 %. Net profit fell by -22.73 % year-on-year but experienced a 21.43 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -25 % but a quarterly rise of 15.38 %. In summary, NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING 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. 40.528 Cr | Rs. 43.779 Cr | Rs. 56.122 Cr | + 28.19 % | + 38.48 % |
Expenses | Rs. 39.57 Cr | Rs. 42.82 Cr | Rs. 55.26 Cr | + 29.05 % | + 39.65 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 0.96 Cr | Rs. 0.96 Cr | Rs. 0.86 Cr | -10.42 % | -10.42 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 0.22 Cr | Rs. 0.14 Cr | Rs. 0.17 Cr | + 21.43 % | -22.73 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 0.2 | Rs. 0.13 | Rs. 0.15 | + 15.38 % | -25 % |
In reviewing NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING LIMITED’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 38.48 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 28.19 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 39.65 % compared to the previous year, with a 29.05 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -10.42 % annually, and saw a -10.42 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -22.73 %, and experienced a 21.43 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -25 % annually, however rose by 15.38 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while NEERAJ PAPER MARKETING 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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