West Coast Paper Mills Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 24 May 2025
Result Summary
- West Coast Paper Mills Ltd reported a 4.0% 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 18.4%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 4.1% QoQ and up 3.4% YoY.
- The net profit increased 93.5% QoQ and decreased 59.4% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of West Coast Paper Mills Ltd stood at 18.1 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 1128.62 | 1085.23 | 1383.17 | 4.0% | -18.4% |
Total Expenses | 955.02 | 996.34 | 923.34 | -4.1% | 3.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 173.58 | 88.89 | 444.45 | 95.3% | -60.9% |
Tax | 43.16 | 21.48 | 123.49 | 100.9% | -65.0% |
Profit After Tax | 130.43 | 67.41 | 320.95 | 93.5% | -59.4% |
Earnings Per Share | 18.10 | 9.70 | 42.10 | 86.6% | -57.0% |
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Company Overview
West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. is a prominent player in the paper manufacturing industry. The company primarily engages in the production of high-quality paper and paper products, including writing and printing paper, industrial paper, and specialty paper. Its operations are integral to various sectors, including education, publishing, and packaging. The company has a well-established market presence with a history of innovation and sustainability practices. However, there is no recent major development information available to provide additional context on their recent strategic initiatives or changes in their operational focus.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q4FY25), West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. reported a total income of ₹1128.62 crores. This marks a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 4.0% from the ₹1085.23 crores reported in Q3FY25. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year, Q4FY24, there is a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 18.4% from ₹1383.17 crores. This decline reflects broader market conditions or potential shifts in demand. The revenue trends reflect the company's recent performance in its core markets and can be indicative of its operational efficiency and market strategy execution during this period.
Profitability
The company's profitability metrics show notable fluctuations between quarters and years. The profit before tax (PBT) for Q4FY25 was ₹173.58 crores, reflecting a significant QoQ increase of 95.3% from ₹88.89 crores in Q3FY25. However, this represents a substantial YoY decrease of 60.9% compared to ₹444.45 crores in Q4FY24. The tax expense for Q4FY25 was ₹43.16 crores, which is a 100.9% increase QoQ but a 65.0% decrease YoY. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 was ₹130.43 crores, up 93.5% QoQ from ₹67.41 crores but down 59.4% YoY from ₹320.95 crores. These figures highlight the company's fluctuating tax liabilities and operational performance over the periods analyzed.
Operating Metrics
Earnings per share (EPS) for West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. in Q4FY25 stood at ₹18.10, showcasing an 86.6% rise from ₹9.70 in Q3FY25. However, this is a 57.0% decline from the EPS of ₹42.10 recorded in Q4FY24. The company’s total expenses in Q4FY25 were ₹955.02 crores, which decreased by 4.1% QoQ from ₹996.34 crores in Q3FY25, yet increased by 3.4% YoY from ₹923.34 crores in Q4FY24. These metrics suggest variations in operational efficiency and cost management strategies over the quarters and years. The patterns in earnings and expenses are critical for stakeholders to evaluate the financial health and operational effectiveness of the company.