20-05-2025
JK Paper shares in focus after PAT drops 72% YoY to Rs 77 cr in Q4
JK Paper reported a 72.3% drop in Q4FY25 net profit to Rs 77.05 crore, hit by higher wood costs and cheap imports. Revenue dipped 1.7% to Rs 1,690 crore, while EBITDA fell 42%, with margins shrinking to 14.3%. Despite headwinds, the company posted record sales of 8.06 LMT and announced a Rs 5 per share dividend.
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JK Paper share price performance
Shares of JK Paper are likely to be in focus on Tuesday following the release of its Q4FY25 earnings report, in which the company reported a sharp 72.3% decline in net profit, falling to Rs 77.05 crore from Rs 278.6 crore in to the earnings data, revenue from operations saw a marginal decline of 1.7%, with Q4FY25 revenue at Rs 1,690 crore, compared to Rs 1,719 crore in the same quarter last financial metrics also reflected pressure on margins. EBITDA stood at Rs 241.63 crore, down 42% from Rs 416.44 crore in Q4FY24. As a result, the EBITDA margin contracted by 993 basis points, falling from 24.2% to 14.3% board of directors has recommended a dividend of Rs 5 per share for shareholders.'Profits have been significantly impacted due to a surge in imports at low prices and high wood costs. Despite the adverse market scenario, the company achieved its highest-ever sales of 8.06 LMT during the year and maintained its leadership position across product categories,' said Harsh Pati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director of JK the past year, shares of JK Paper have declined by 6.54%. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, the fall stands at 18.15%, while the 6-month decline is 13.63%. However, the stock has shown a 20.33% surge over the past 3 months, and a 7.14% gain in the last month. JK Paper shares closed flat at Rs 354.25 on the BSE on Tuesday.