Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 31 May 2025
Result Summary
- Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd reported a 5661.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 14.1%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 312.1% QoQ and down 7.7% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 78.1% QoQ and increased 341.0% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd declined at 1.3 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 78.93 | 1.37 | 91.84 | 5661.3% | -14.1% |
Total Expenses | 87.52 | 21.24 | 94.86 | 312.1% | -7.7% |
Profit Before Tax | -8.60 | -19.86 | -3.01 | -56.7% | 185.7% |
Tax | -2.47 | 8.09 | -1.63 | -130.5% | 51.5% |
Profit After Tax | -6.13 | -27.95 | -1.39 | -78.1% | 341.0% |
Earnings Per Share | -1.30 | -6.00 | -0.30 | -78.3% | 333.3% |
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Company Overview
Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd is a company primarily involved in the manufacturing and supply of kraft paper, which is used in packaging applications. The company operates within the paper and packaging industry, providing essential materials that cater to a variety of sectors requiring packaging solutions. The business focuses on converting waste paper into high-quality kraft paper, contributing to sustainable practices within its industry. As of the latest fiscal reports, there is no specific information available regarding recent major developments or changes within the company. Nevertheless, Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd is positioned as a key player in the paper manufacturing sector, influenced by the dynamics of supply chains, raw material availability, and demand fluctuations in packaging materials globally.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025, Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd reported a total income of ₹78.93 crores, representing a significant quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 5661.3% from ₹1.37 crores in the third quarter of FY25. However, when compared year-over-year (YoY), the total income decreased by 14.1% from ₹91.84 crores in the fourth quarter of FY24 to the current quarter. This data highlights a substantial rebound in revenue on a quarterly basis, despite the decline in comparison to the previous year's corresponding quarter. The revenue figures reflect the company's sales performance and its ability to generate income from its core business operations during the specified periods.
Profitability
The company's profitability metrics for Q4FY25 show a loss before tax of ₹8.60 crores, which is an improvement from a loss of ₹19.86 crores in Q3FY25, marking a 56.7% reduction in losses QoQ. On a YoY basis, the loss before tax increased by 185.7% from ₹3.01 crores in Q4FY24 to the current quarter. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was recorded at -₹2.47 crores, reversing from a tax provision of ₹8.09 crores in the previous quarter, and increasing by 51.5% from -₹1.63 crores YoY. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 stands at -₹6.13 crores, an improvement from -₹27.95 crores in Q3FY25, reflecting a 78.1% reduction in losses QoQ. In comparison to Q4FY24, the PAT worsened by 341.0% from -₹1.39 crores. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter is -₹1.30, showing a significant improvement from -₹6.00 in the previous quarter, but a decline from -₹0.30 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Operating Metrics
For the quarter ended FY25, Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd reported total expenses of ₹87.52 crores, which indicates a 312.1% increase QoQ from ₹21.24 crores in Q3FY25, while reflecting a YoY decrease of 7.7% from ₹94.86 crores in Q4FY24. The expense figures encapsulate the costs incurred in production, administration, and other operations necessary for running the business. These metrics provide insight into the cost structure and efficiency of the company's operational activities. The substantial increase in expenses from the previous quarter may reflect enhanced production activity, aligning with the rise in total income over the same period. However, the YoY decrease suggests a potential reduction in operational scale or cost optimization efforts relative to the previous fiscal year.