Results     09-Feb-24
Analysis
Page Industries
Net Sales up 2.4% YoY to Rs 1229 cr, Net profit up 23% YoY to Rs 152.4 cr in Q3FY2024
On standalone basis

Quarter ended December 2023 compared with Quarter ended December 2022.

Net sales (including other operating income) of Page Industries has increased 2.40% to Rs 1,228.77 crore.  

Operating profit margin has jumped from 16.06% to 18.69%, leading to 19.14% rise in operating profit to Rs 229.65 crore.  Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) increased from 26.46% to 26.56%.   Purchase of finished goods cost fell from 27.31% to 13.20%.   Employee cost increased from 15.50% to 18.00%.   Other expenses rose from 16.83% to 21.02%.   

Other income up 237.80% to Rs 5.54 crore.  PBIDT rose 20.98% to Rs 235.19 crore.  Provision for interest up 5.42% to Rs 10.5 crore.  

PBDT rose 21.82% to Rs 224.69 crore.  Provision for depreciation rose 13.22% to Rs 22.61 crore.  

Profit before tax grew 22.87% to Rs 202.08 crore.  Provision for tax was expense of Rs 49.73 crore, compared to Rs 40.74 crore.  Effective tax rate was 24.61% compared to 24.77%.

Profit after tax rose 23.13% to Rs 152.35 crore.  

Promoters’ stake was 45.11% as of 31 December 2023 ,compared to 46.12% as of 31 December 2022 .  

For year-to-date (YTD) results analysis

Net sales (including other operating income) of Page Industries has declined 4.39% to Rs 3,586.32 crore.  

Operating profit margin has jumped from 19.42% to 19.66%, leading to 3.21% decline in operating profit to Rs 705.06 crore.  Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) increased from 25.77% to 26.84%.   Purchase of finished goods cost fell from 26.20% to 14.24%.   Employee cost increased from 15.32% to 18.50%.   Other expenses rose from 15.82% to 18.95%.   

Other income up 19.58% to Rs 9.1 crore.  PBIDT fell 2.97% to Rs 714.16 crore.  Provision for interest up 24.48% to Rs 34.43 crore.  

PBDT fell 4.04% to Rs 679.73 crore.  Provision for depreciation rose 20.18% to Rs 68.26 crore.  

Profit before tax down 6.15% to Rs 611.47 crore.  Provision for tax was expense of Rs 150.48 crore, compared to Rs 158.67 crore.  Effective tax rate was 24.61% compared to 24.35%.

Profit after tax fell 6.47% to Rs 460.99 crore.  

Promoters’ stake was 45.11% as of 31 December 2023 ,compared to 46.12% as of 31 December 2022 .  


Full year results analysis

Net sales (including other operating income) of Page Industries has increased 21.36% to Rs 4,716.46 crore.  

Operating profit margin has declined from 20.21% to 18.29%, 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 25.92%.   Purchase of finished goods cost rose from 21.71% to 26.10%.   Employee cost decreased from 17.70% to 16.13%.   Other expenses fell from 16.51% to 16.05%.   

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 witnessed a 4.6% YoY growth in sales volumes, amounting to 55.2 million pieces in Q3FY2024.

Dividend: The Board of Directors of the company has declared 3rd interim dividend for FY2023-24 of Rs 100/- per equity share.

Management Commentary:

Commenting on the results, Managing Director, Mr. V. S. Ganesh said, “I am pleased to share that the Company has successfully navigated the complexities of mixed demand trends in the retail sector, a landscape marked by a significant shift in consumer spending patterns. Our strategic commitment to sustainable sales practices and meticulous inventory management has been instrumental in robust margins and enhanced profitability. We have seen early signs of stabilizing revenue in Q3 on the back of our adaptive strategies in response to the market`s evolving demands. Our concerted efforts to optimise operational efficiency, have been pivotal in enabling us to achieve an impressive 23.1% growth in PAT for Q3.

 

With continued investments in expanding the distribution network and enhanced e-commerce capabilities, we are geared to seize long-term growth opportunities. We are well-positioned to continue this trajectory of growth, leveraging operational efficiencies and strategic investments to deliver value to our stakeholders.”



Page Industries : Standalone Results
Quarter endedYear to DateYear ended
Particulars202312202212Var.(%)202312202212Var.(%)202303202203Var.(%)
Net Sales (including other operating income)1,228.771,200.012.403,586.323,750.89-4.394,716.463,886.4621.36
OPM (%)18.6916.06263 bps19.6619.4224 bps18.2920.21-192 bps
OP229.65192.7619.14705.06728.42-3.21862.74785.469.84
Other Inc.5.541.64237.809.107.6119.5814.7320.98-29.79
PBIDT235.19194.4020.98714.16736.03-2.97877.47806.448.81
Interest10.59.965.4234.4327.6624.4841.2832.228.20
PBDT224.69184.4421.82679.73708.37-4.04836.19774.248.00
Depreciation22.6119.9713.2268.2656.820.1878.0965.4719.28
PBT202.08164.4722.87611.47651.57-6.15758.1708.776.96
PBT before EO202.08164.4722.87611.47651.57-6.15758.1708.776.96
EO Income00-00-00-
PBT after EO202.08164.4722.87611.47651.57-6.15758.1708.776.96
Taxation49.7340.7422.07150.48158.67-5.16186.85172.248.48
PAT152.35123.7323.13460.99492.9-6.47571.25536.536.47
P/(L) from discontinued operations net of tax00-00-00-
Net profit after discontinued operations152.35123.7323.13460.99492.9-6.47571.25536.536.47
EPS (Rs)*136.64110.9723.13413.44442.06-6.47512.33481.196.47
* 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-202312
Sales
(Rs. Crs)
var.(%) OP
(Rs. Crs)
var.(%) Net Profit
(Rs. Crs)
var.(%) Share Price(Rs)
08-Feb-2024
var.(%)
over
One year
TTM EPS TTM PE
Page Industries Ltd 1,228.77 2.4 229.65 19.14 152.35 23.13 36,719.45 -6.73 483.71 75.91
Addi Industries Ltd 0.00 - -0.26 16.13 0.79 58 49.63 40.40 2.86 17.34
Axita Cotton Ltd 266.09 103.98 3.27 -42.63 3.13 -33.4 24.94 -49.20 0.80 31.00
Bharat Textiles & Proofing Industries Ltd 3.01 -9.34 0.40 -6.98 0.04 -33.33 7.28 21.33 0.24 30.43
Cantabil Retail India Ltd 174.45 7.47 53.91 -2.78 24.10 -10.58 241.90 4.55 7.44 32.51
Ceenik Exports (India) Ltd 0.00 - -1.32 -238.46 -1.09 -419.05 190.70 1,605.72 -3.25 -
Dollar Industries Ltd 329.70 15.55 32.21 65.86 17.72 102.75 494.15 32.64 10.76 45.91
Fiberweb (India) Ltd 14.69 -22.77 1.82 -35 1.54 1.99 38.02 -1.25 -0.17 -
Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd 20.83 20.27 0.88 20.55 0.43 152.94 7.89 55.31 0.10 79.20
Garware Technical Fibres Ltd 268.33 7.53 45.12 12.52 35.78 18.95 3,433.60 8.32 90.65 37.88
Globe Textiles (India) Ltd 92.83 24.09 5.95 35.23 1.64 241.67 4.10 6.49 0.34 11.89
Go Fashion (India) Ltd 202.13 15.16 67.52 13.08 23.40 -3.74 1,143.25 8.74 15.65 73.07
Gokaldas Exports Ltd 544.90 5.1 65.46 4.77 39.07 -7.53 901.70 147.65 25.55 35.30
Himatsingka Seide Ltd 646.77 17.98 133.32 70.92 30.89 2188.15 159.50 113.24 11.41 13.98
Iris Clothings Ltd 23.48 15.38 5.40 69.81 1.99 151.9 84.55 33.91 1.34 62.93
K P R Mill Ltd 867.38 -20.87 152.90 4.29 112.88 10.7 766.75 37.15 13.93 55.03
Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd 200.20 0.56 38.86 15.76 33.30 23.42 744.50 65.00 24.10 30.89
Kitex Garments Ltd 164.13 140.59 33.08 LP 21.00 LP 265.40 51.83 6.98 38.02
Meyer Apparel Ltd 1.11 -54.13 -0.44 2.22 -0.37 13.95 1.81 47.15 -0.27 -
Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd 504.19 -2.95 122.79 -5.63 78.19 -9.41 681.50 8.37 48.23 14.13
Nandani Creation Ltd 10.08 17.21 1.84 LP 0.70 LP 67.20 -30.00 -0.45 -
Pioneer Embroideries Ltd 84.78 29.08 6.02 137.01 0.06 -66.67 53.75 40.52 0.98 54.92
Prakash Woollen & Synthetic Mills Ltd 48.90 5.43 4.53 2284.21 1.73 LP 38.75 66.67 0.35 110.44
Raymond Ltd 1,773.69 14.36 275.75 13.71 161.09 94.76 1,723.50 24.50 83.47 20.65
Rupa & Company Ltd 311.47 36.97 32.79 134.38 20.64 281.52 295.50 11.07 8.02 36.86
SBC Exports Ltd 47.81 0.15 3.81 22.12 2.84 21.89 24.29 147.60 0.38 63.47
Shoppers Stop Ltd 1,206.78 6.63 215.38 1.55 35.56 -42.7 760.45 14.57 6.55 116.17
Shri Dinesh Mills Ltd 17.13 23.86 89.00 6349.28 5.18 304.69 512.90 -9.33 27.43 18.70
Sky Industries Ltd 19.93 13.17 1.96 625.93 1.24 LP 86.47 8.56 4.71 18.34
Southern Latex Ltd 0.00 - -0.05 0 0.01 0 20.85 22.65 0.30 69.77
Spenta International Ltd 6.40 -41.98 0.46 228.57 0.16 LP 139.00 36.27 5.28 26.32
T T Ltd 52.21 8.43 2.04 -68.57 -2.18 PL 113.10 41.38 -2.21 -
TCNS Clothing Co. Ltd 278.50 -9.03 -9.75 PL -51.62 PL 436.65 -9.01 -39.99 -
Trident Ltd 1,823.28 12.66 259.43 -4.85 107.42 -24.37 44.91 39.91 0.81 55.23
Voith Paper Fabrics India Ltd 41.55 7.09 12.01 46.29 9.58 37.05 2,063.95 81.40 88.18 23.41
Welspun Living Ltd 1,630.61 18.32 176.72 50.06 94.45 81.7 148.25 118.34 5.09 29.11
Industry 12,906.11 9.37 2,062.46 17.61 963.64 16.61 1,63,757.25 13.08 55.33
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