Kuantum Papers Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026.
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Kuantum Papers reported FY2026 total revenue of Rs. 1,093.16 crore, marginally lower than Rs. 1,107.04 crore in FY2025. However, net profit declined sharply to Rs. 41.95 crore from Rs. 115.18 crore in the previous year, representing a 63.6% drop. Profit before tax fell to Rs. 56.55 crore from Rs. 155.38 crore. EPS declined to Rs. 4.81 from Rs. 13.20. Finance costs increased to Rs. 46.36 crore (vs Rs. 39.30 crore) and depreciation rose to Rs. 65.33 crore (vs Rs. 54.00 crore), squeezing margins. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share. The auditor issued an unmodified (clean) opinion. Outstanding borrowings stood at Rs. 740.61 crore as of March 31, 2026.
Significant profit decline of 63.6% YoY is a major concern. Higher finance costs and depreciation are compressing profitability. Despite strong operating cash flow of Rs. 219.16 crore, the sharp earnings drop may negatively impact the stock price in the near term.