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🔹 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 -8.9 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 8.25 %. 🔹 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 80.99 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 34.2%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for SESHASAYEE PAPER & BOARDS LTD.. Profit dropped by -75.89 % Year to Year, SESHASAYEE PAPER & BOARDS LTD.’s profitability dropped by -41.59 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -75.90 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -41.65 % 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. 473.47 Cr | Rs. 398.47 Cr | Rs. 431.33 Cr | + 8.25 % | -8.9 % |
Expenses | Rs. 385.8 Cr | Rs. 367.73 Cr | Rs. 423.69 Cr | + 15.22 % | + 9.82 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 87.67 Cr | Rs. 30.74 Cr | Rs. 7.64 Cr | -75.15 % | -91.29 % |
OPM % | 18.52 % | 7.71 % | 1.77 % | -5.94 % | -16.75 % |
Other Income | Rs. 11.36 Cr | Rs. 15.32 Cr | Rs. 20.56 Cr | + 34.2 % | + 80.99 % |
Interest | Rs. 0.5 Cr | Rs. 1.39 Cr | Rs. 1.81 Cr | + 30.22 % | + 262 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 10.78 Cr | Rs. 11.34 Cr | Rs. 11.25 Cr | -0.79 % | + 4.36 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 87.75 Cr | Rs. 33.33 Cr | Rs. 15.14 Cr | -54.58 % | -82.75 % |
Tax % | 25.05 % | 25.68 % | 4.49 % | -21.19 % | -20.56 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 68.98 Cr | Rs. 28.47 Cr | Rs. 16.63 Cr | -41.59 % | -75.89 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.45 | Rs. 4.73 | Rs. 2.76 | -41.65 % | -75.9 % |
Today, we’re looking at SESHASAYEE PAPER & BOARDS LTD.’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 -8.9 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 8.25 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 15.22 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 9.82 %. Operating profit, while down -91.29 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -75.15 %, 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 -16.75 %, but a shrinkage of -5.94 % sequentially. Other income rose by 34.2 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 80.99 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 30.22 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 262 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.79 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 4.36 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -82.75 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -54.58 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -20.56 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -21.19 %. Net profit fell by -75.89 % year-on-year but witnessed a -41.59 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -75.9 % but a quarterly fall of -41.65 %. In summary, SESHASAYEE PAPER & BOARDS LTD.’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. 473.47 Cr | Rs. 398.47 Cr | Rs. 431.33 Cr | + 8.25 % | -8.9 % |
Expenses | Rs. 385.8 Cr | Rs. 367.73 Cr | Rs. 423.69 Cr | + 15.22 % | + 9.82 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 87.67 Cr | Rs. 30.74 Cr | Rs. 7.64 Cr | -75.15 % | -91.29 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 68.98 Cr | Rs. 28.47 Cr | Rs. 16.63 Cr | -41.59 % | -75.89 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 11.45 | Rs. 4.73 | Rs. 2.76 | -41.65 % | -75.9 % |
In reviewing SESHASAYEE PAPER & BOARDS LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -8.9 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 8.25 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 9.82 % compared to the previous year, with a 15.22 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -91.29 % annually, and saw a -75.15 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -75.89 %, and experienced a -41.59 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -75.9 % annually, however dipped by -41.65 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while SESHASAYEE PAPER & BOARDS LTD. 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.