Astron Paper & Board Mill's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd reported a 98.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 97.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 92.5% QoQ and 90.9% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 14.2% QoQ and decreased 44.7% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd declined at 1.1 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd is a company that operates in the paper and packaging industry. The company is primarily engaged in the production and distribution of paper products, which include kraft paper, used extensively in packaging. The paper and packaging sector is recognized for its essential role in numerous industries, particularly in manufacturing and logistics, where packaging materials are in constant demand. As of the data available up to October 2023, there are no specific major developments or recent changes noted in the company's business operations or strategic direction. Any additional recent activities or strategic initiatives by the company are not detailed within the data provided.

Revenue

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd reported a total income of ₹1.28 crores. This represents a significant decrease compared to both the previous quarter (Q4FY25), which was ₹78.93 crores, and the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q1FY25), which was ₹58.68 crores. The quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decline in total income was 98.4%, while the year-over-year (YoY) decline was 97.8%. These figures indicate a substantial reduction in revenue over the reported periods.

Profitability

The company's profitability metrics for Q1FY26 show a loss, with a profit before tax (PBT) of -₹5.26 crores. This is an improvement from the previous quarter's loss of -₹8.60 crores and the same quarter last year, which recorded a loss of -₹13.44 crores. The QoQ improvement in PBT was 38.8%, and the YoY improvement was 60.9%. Despite these improvements, the company reported a profit after tax (PAT) of -₹5.26 crores for Q1FY26, compared to -₹6.13 crores in Q4FY25 and -₹9.51 crores in Q1FY25. The QoQ change in PAT was an improvement of 14.2%, while the YoY change showed an improvement of 44.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) were reported at -₹1.10 for Q1FY26, compared to -₹1.30 in Q4FY25 and -₹2.00 in Q1FY25, reflecting a QoQ improvement of 15.4% and a YoY improvement of 45.0%.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Q1FY26 were reported at ₹6.55 crores, significantly lower than the previous quarter's expenses of ₹87.52 crores and the expenses of ₹72.12 crores in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. The QoQ decrease in expenses was 92.5%, and the YoY decrease was 90.9%. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was nil, compared to a tax benefit of -₹2.47 crores in Q4FY25 and -₹3.93 crores in Q1FY25, with both QoQ and YoY changes reflecting a 100% reduction in tax expenses. These operating metrics provide insights into the cost management and operational efficiency of the company across the reported periods.