Results     11-Aug-23
Analysis
Page Industries
Net Sales down 7.55% YoY, Net profit down 23.5% YoY to Rs 158.4 cr in Q1FY2024
On standalone basis

Quarter ended June 2023 compared with Quarter ended June 2022.

Net sales (including other operating income) of Page Industries has declined 7.55% to Rs 1,240.03 crore.  

Operating profit margin has declined from 22.20% to 19.51%, leading to 18.78% decline in operating profit to Rs 241.87 crore.  Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) decreased from 26.70% to 26.52%.   Purchase of finished goods cost fell from 22.44% to 14.96%.   Employee cost increased from 15.02% to 18.62%.   Other expenses rose from 15.12% to 18.33%.   

Other income fell 42.55% to Rs 1.89 crore.  PBIDT fell 19.04% to Rs 243.76 crore.  Provision for interest up 49.36% to Rs 12.74 crore.  

PBDT fell 21.04% to Rs 231.02 crore.  Provision for depreciation rose 16.66% to Rs 21.01 crore.  

Profit before tax down 23.51% to Rs 210.01 crore.  Provision for tax was expense of Rs 51.65 crore, compared to Rs 67.52 crore.  Effective tax rate was 24.59% compared to 24.59%.

Profit after tax fell 23.51% to Rs 158.36 crore.  

Promoters’ stake was 46.12% as of 30 June 2023 ,compared to 46.12% as of 30 June 2022 .  

Full year results analysis

Net sales (including other operating income) of Page Industries has increased 23.21% to Rs 4,788.64 crore.  

Operating profit margin has declined from 20.21% to 18.02%, leading to 9.84% rise in operating profit to Rs 862.74 crore.  Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) increased from 24.77% to 26.89%.   Purchase of finished goods cost rose from 21.71% to 25.76%.   Employee cost decreased from 17.70% to 15.92%.   Other expenses fell from 16.51% to 15.84%.   

Other income fell 29.79% to Rs 14.73 crore.  PBIDT rose 8.81% to Rs 877.47 crore.  Provision for interest up 28.20% to Rs 41.28 crore.  Loan funds rose to Rs 406.40 crore as of 31 March 2023 from Rs 109.91 crore as of 31 March 2022.  Inventories rose to Rs 1,595.26 crore as of 31 March 2023 from Rs 974.87 crore as of 31 March 2022.  Sundry debtors were lower at Rs 146.07 crore as of 31 March 2023 compared to Rs 165.08 crore as of 31 March 2022.  Cash and bank balance declined from Rs 283.46 crore as of 31 March 2022 to Rs 8.10 crore as of 31 March 2023.  

PBDT rose 8% to Rs 836.19 crore.  Provision for depreciation rose 19.28% to Rs 78.09 crore.  Fixed assets increased to Rs 633.04 crore as of 31 March 2023 from Rs 465.70 crore as of 31 March 2022.  Intangible assets increased from Rs 1.97 crore to Rs 2.59 crore.  

Profit before tax grew 6.96% to Rs 758.10 crore.  Provision for tax was expense of Rs 186.85 crore, compared to Rs 172.24 crore.  Effective tax rate was 24.65% compared to 24.30%.

Profit after tax rose 6.47% to Rs 571.25 crore.  

Promoters’ stake was 46.12% as of 31 March 2023 ,compared to 47.19% as of 31 March 2022 .  

Cash flow from operating activities has turned negative Rs 1.61 crore for year ended March 2023 from positive Rs 326.91 crore for year ended March 2022.  Cash flow used in acquiring fixed assets during the year ended March 2023 stood at Rs 165.65 crore, compared to Rs 97.96 crore during the year ended March 2022.  

Operational highlights:

The company added 43 EBOs to the network during the quarter and total count is at 1332 as of June 30, 2023.

E-com business has witnessed growth of 43% YoY.

Dividend: The Board of Directors of the company has declared 1st interim dividend for FY2023-24 of Rs 75/- per equity share.

Management Commentary:

Commenting on the results, Managing Director, Mr. V. S. Ganesh said, ““I am pleased to share that the initiatives taken have led to a substantiative margin recovery and the Company has reported 31% sequential volume growth in Q1. While our year-on-year revenues and volume growth remain challenged on the back of prevailing market conditions, we remain steadfast in our conviction that this is merely a transient phase. Our proactive approach involves continued investment in shaping the future, thereby ensuring that we capitalize on the promising prospects that lie ahead."



Page Industries : Standalone Results
Quarter endedYear ended
Particulars202306202206Var.(%)202303202203Var.(%)
Net Sales (including other operating income)1,240.031,341.27-7.554,788.643,886.4623.21
OPM (%)19.5122.20-270 bps18.0220.21-219 bps
OP241.87297.81-18.78862.74785.469.84
Other Inc.1.893.29-42.5514.7320.98-29.79
PBIDT243.76301.10-19.04877.47806.448.81
Interest12.748.5349.3641.2832.228.20
PBDT231.02292.57-21.04836.19774.248.00
Depreciation21.0118.0116.6678.0965.4719.28
PBT210.01274.56-23.51758.1708.776.96
PBT before EO210.01274.56-23.51758.1708.776.96
EO Income00-00-
PBT after EO210.01274.56-23.51758.1708.776.96
Taxation51.6567.52-23.50186.85172.248.48
PAT158.36207.04-23.51571.25536.536.47
P/(L) from discontinued operations net of tax00-00-
Net profit after discontinued operations158.36207.04-23.51571.25536.536.47
EPS (Rs)*142.03185.69-23.51512.33481.196.47
* EPS is on current equity of Rs 11.15 crore, Face value of Rs 10, Excluding extraordinary items.
# EPS is not annualised
bps : Basis points
EO : Extraordinary items
Figures in Rs crore
Source: Capitaline Corporate Database
Peer Comparision (Standalone) Q-202306
Sales
(Rs. Crs)
var.(%) OP
(Rs. Crs)
var.(%) Net Profit
(Rs. Crs)
var.(%) Share Price(Rs)
10-Aug-2023
var.(%)
over
One year
TTM EPS TTM PE
Page Industries Ltd 1,240.03 -7.55 241.87 -18.78 158.36 -23.51 40,066.70 -17.34 468.67 85.49
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd 2,987.15 7.69 364.30 -23.31 -48.60 PL 213.70 -22.87 -0.42 -
Alan Scott Industries Ltd 0.00 - -0.22 46.34 -0.20 53.49 46.55 -48.91 -4.38 -
Axita Cotton Ltd 227.87 11.36 7.02 32.95 5.75 29.21 26.40 -10.36 0.93 28.29
Dollar Industries Ltd 318.92 -11.76 24.80 -33.37 14.10 -49.41 446.40 0.56 7.84 56.93
Go Fashion (India) Ltd 190.10 15.07 64.22 20.37 26.28 7.53 1,257.40 14.07 15.67 80.23
Gokaldas Exports Ltd 514.25 -15.74 60.65 -15.86 35.59 -11.2 505.65 50.99 27.85 18.16
Golden Carpets Ltd 0.18 260 -0.03 70 -0.06 40 9.75 21.12 -0.25 -
Himatsingka Seide Ltd 630.15 25.14 123.72 457.55 30.01 LP 124.55 3.40 2.15 57.95
Hindoostan Mills Ltd 20.45 -26.33 -1.46 -11.45 -0.61 47.41 223.00 -14.61 -37.65 -
Integra Essentia Ltd 55.00 -1.72 1.28 120.69 1.11 91.38 6.28 -2.18 0.16 40.20
Iris Clothings Ltd 24.16 3.74 6.34 49.53 3.08 76 462.20 147.70 5.88 78.63
Jayatma Enterprises Ltd 0.14 0 -0.04 PL 0.07 600 16.01 -70.68 1.40 11.43
Jindal Worldwide Ltd 418.36 -37.55 34.08 -51.34 13.53 -66.75 371.80 69.81 4.34 85.73
K P R Mill Ltd 1,000.19 -21.2 128.62 -54.52 101.02 -54.91 661.25 15.55 14.98 44.14
Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd 178.40 15.44 34.14 16.36 33.84 56.74 693.80 90.24 21.35 32.50
KG Petrochem Ltd 84.21 10.09 2.56 -74.09 -0.99 PL 202.00 -10.95 4.62 43.75
Khoobsurat Ltd 0.00 - -0.11 -10 0.06 -53.85 1.17 -41.50 0.02 77.70
Lagnam Spintex Ltd 71.72 -9.48 7.18 -44.73 1.36 -78.1 65.60 -14.81 2.78 23.61
Lovable Lingerie Ltd 30.66 -14.93 5.24 -4.55 4.53 8.63 138.80 -5.26 0.20 684.73
M K Exim (India) Ltd 25.76 20.54 4.34 100 3.74 100 96.25 27.74 6.77 14.21
Mahalaxmi Rubtech Ltd 50.13 2.68 3.68 48.39 1.26 -19.75 160.00 21.03 5.19 30.84
Mallcom (India) Ltd 90.89 3.83 13.63 15.51 8.59 8.73 1,047.15 49.59 60.19 17.40
Meyer Apparel Ltd 1.08 9.09 -0.60 -46.34 -0.53 -307.69 1.81 48.36 -0.26 -
Mittal Life Style Ltd 15.40 -0.13 0.61 1120 0.18 1700 15.25 19.61 0.17 88.49
Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd 138.77 22.95 -4.17 PL -11.59 -195.66 744.10 0.46 60.33 12.33
Nahar Spinning Mills Ltd 748.90 -13.11 7.64 -93.2 -16.05 PL 242.60 -21.43 6.96 34.84
Nandan Denim Ltd 554.37 -28.91 20.35 -46.36 1.71 -83.81 18.93 -29.23 -0.56 -
Nutricircle Ltd 0.00 - -0.38 -533.33 -0.38 -533.33 196.35 157.68 -24.28 -
Osiajee Texfab Ltd 0.00 - -0.06 PL 0.01 -66.67 42.18 -18.33 0.02 2,278.00
Pioneer Embroideries Ltd 73.22 -14.05 4.17 79.74 1.05 1650 45.31 -2.14 1.10 41.02
Prakash Woollen & Synthetic Mills Ltd 16.40 -24.74 1.81 LP -0.66 60.24 24.14 -35.45 -3.94 -
RLF Ltd 0.00 - -0.15 PL -0.05 -400 6.30 36.36 -0.38 -
Shahlon Silk Industries Ltd 48.44 -22.17 6.61 -53.78 0.82 LP 13.21 -9.21 0.26 51.52
Sheshadri Industries Ltd 7.05 -50.49 -0.44 PL -1.10 PL 13.60 -39.42 -7.26 -
Shoppers Stop Ltd 981.55 4.21 172.29 6.08 14.94 -34.44 807.40 32.18 10.28 78.56
Southern Latex Ltd 0.00 - -0.05 16.67 0.01 - 17.80 1.14 0.33 54.58
Spenta International Ltd 9.61 -35.93 0.10 -75.61 -0.22 -37.5 139.65 78.35 3.94 35.41
Spice Islands Apparels Ltd 0.20 900 0.07 LP 0.05 LP 20.15 98.91 0.02 866.00
T T Ltd 59.29 5.84 5.34 0.56 0.49 -23.44 86.05 4.62 -5.96 -
Tirupati Foam Ltd 23.39 -4.53 2.28 1.79 0.48 -2.04 103.50 8.95 4.29 24.13
Trident Ltd 1,466.93 -12.01 228.10 -10.26 90.31 -27.05 33.38 -12.27 0.76 43.79
Vandana Knitwear Ltd 0.75 92.31 -0.09 -200 0.01 -50 2.01 -4.74 0.01 179.17
VIP Clothing Ltd 53.66 7.06 3.54 LP 0.61 LP 44.20 84.17 0.63 70.07
Virat Industries Ltd 9.85 76.84 0.88 266.67 0.53 657.14 213.00 -3.82 4.25 50.14
Voith Paper Fabrics India Ltd 44.01 15.6 12.07 23.04 9.66 31.97 1,651.35 53.50 77.68 21.26
Welspun India Ltd 1,702.27 23.25 253.72 258.82 155.48 957.69 118.55 61.40 2.91 40.73
Wires & Fabriks (S.A) Ltd 25.10 5.42 4.25 0 0.17 6.25 154.85 72.06 4.41 35.10
Industry 14,138.96 -3.62 1,843.70 -11.85 637.75 -33.75 1,49,999.13 6.88 55.33
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