Jagran Prakashan Reports Stable Quarter with Record Operating Profit and Sales Growth

Jagran Prakashan, a small-cap player in the Printing & Publishing industry, has recently reported its financial results for the quarter ending December 2024. The evaluation changes indicate a consistent performance over the last three months, with the score remaining stable.
The financial data reveals several positive aspects for Jagran Prakashan. The company achieved its highest operating profit to interest ratio in the last five quarters, recorded at 17.77 times, suggesting an enhanced capability to manage interest obligations. Additionally, net sales reached Rs 516.50 crore, marking the highest figure in the same timeframe, which reflects a favorable near-term sales trend. Furthermore, the debt-equity ratio stands at its lowest in the last five half-yearly periods at 0.11 times, indicating a reduction in borrowing relative to equity capital. The debtors turnover ratio also shows improvement, reaching 4.23 times, suggesting that the company is effectively managing its receivables.

Conversely, the financial results also highlight challenges. Profit Before Tax (PBT) has shown a decline of 13.48% year-on-year, recorded at Rs 61.04 crore, while Profit After Tax (PAT) fell by 15.2% year-on-year to Rs 62.59 crore, indicating a negative trend in profitability.

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