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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’s sales declined by -4.92 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -12.94 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 55.59 %. Marginal decrease of -14.08% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Pudumjee Paper Products Limited. Profit dropped by -38.54 % Year to Year, Pudumjee Paper Products Limited’s profitability dropped by -34.21 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -38.69 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -34.19 % 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. 203.72 Cr | Rs. 222.47 Cr | Rs. 193.69 Cr | -12.94 % | -4.92 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 159.89 Cr | Rs. 184.74 Cr | Rs. 168.15 Cr | -8.98 % | + 5.17 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 43.83 Cr | Rs. 37.73 Cr | Rs. 25.54 Cr | -32.31 % | -41.73 % |
| OPM % | 21.51 % | 16.96 % | 13.19 % | -3.77 % | -8.32 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 3.49 Cr | Rs. 6.32 Cr | Rs. 5.43 Cr | -14.08 % | + 55.59 % |
| Interest | Rs. 1.25 Cr | Rs. 0.84 Cr | Rs. 0.72 Cr | -14.29 % | -42.4 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 3.18 Cr | Rs. 3.22 Cr | Rs. 3.22 Cr | + 0 % | + 1.26 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 42.89 Cr | Rs. 39.99 Cr | Rs. 27.03 Cr | -32.41 % | -36.98 % |
| Tax % | 25.72 % | 25.58 % | 27.56 % | + 1.98 % | + 1.84 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 31.86 Cr | Rs. 29.76 Cr | Rs. 19.58 Cr | -34.21 % | -38.54 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.36 | Rs. 3.13 | Rs. 2.06 | -34.19 % | -38.69 % |
Today, we’re looking at Pudumjee Paper Products 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 -4.92 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -12.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -8.98 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.17 %. Operating profit, while down -41.73 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -32.31 %, 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 -8.32 %, but a shrinkage of -3.77 % sequentially. Other income fell by -14.08 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 55.59 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -14.29 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -42.4 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 0 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 1.26 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -36.98 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -32.41 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.84 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.98 %. Net profit fell by -38.54 % year-on-year but witnessed a -34.21 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -38.69 % but a quarterly fall of -34.19 %. In summary, Pudumjee Paper Products 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. 203.72 Cr | Rs. 222.47 Cr | Rs. 193.69 Cr | -12.94 % | -4.92 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 159.89 Cr | Rs. 184.74 Cr | Rs. 168.15 Cr | -8.98 % | + 5.17 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 43.83 Cr | Rs. 37.73 Cr | Rs. 25.54 Cr | -32.31 % | -41.73 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 31.86 Cr | Rs. 29.76 Cr | Rs. 19.58 Cr | -34.21 % | -38.54 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.36 | Rs. 3.13 | Rs. 2.06 | -34.19 % | -38.69 % |
In reviewing Pudumjee Paper Products Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -4.92 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -12.94 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.17 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -8.98 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -41.73 % annually, and saw a -32.31 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -38.54 %, and experienced a -34.21 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -38.69 % annually, however dipped by -34.19 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Pudumjee Paper Products 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.
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