West Coast Paper Mills Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025.
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West Coast Paper Mills reported its audited financial results for Q4 and FY25. Standalone revenue from operations fell about 4.3% YoY to Rs 2,511 crore, while standalone net profit dropped roughly 40% to Rs 284.71 crore (from Rs 476.19 crore). On a consolidated basis, revenue declined about 8.7% to Rs 4,062 crore and net profit fell around 57% to Rs 335.64 crore (from Rs 786.09 crore). Operating cash flow also weakened sharply, with standalone cash from operations falling to Rs 156.52 crore from Rs 454.23 crore a year ago. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs 5 per share (250%), down from Rs 8 per share (400%) paid last year. The statutory auditor, Singhi & Co., issued an unqualified (clean) opinion on both sets of results.
A sharp fall in profits and a dividend cut signal significant pressure on the paper business, likely from lower realisations or higher input costs. Shareholders should expect weaker near-term returns and may see the stock react negatively given the steep drop in earnings despite revenue holding up reasonably well.