JK Paper shares fell over 3% in morning trade on Monday after the company posted a sharp decline in its Q4 FY25 earnings. As of 9:30 AM, the shares were trading 3.35% lower at Rs 341.50
The paper manufacturer reported a 72% year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit to ₹77 crore, down from ₹275.6 crore in the same quarter last year.
Revenue also witnessed a slight decline, slipping 1.7% to ₹1,689.5 crore from ₹1,718.6 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company attributed the tepid top-line performance to lower realisations and a challenging demand environment.
Operating performance took a significant hit, with EBITDA plunging 39.7% to ₹216.6 crore from ₹359 crore year-on-year. The EBITDA margin contracted sharply to 12.8% from 20.9%, reflecting pressure from elevated input costs and reduced pricing power.
JK Paper shares opened at ₹340.00 today, reaching a high of ₹346.70 and a low of ₹335.35. The stock shows significant volatility, trading well below its 52-week high of ₹638.75 but above its 52-week low of ₹275.75.
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