π Pudumjee Paper Sales Rise 3% in FY25, PAT Marginally Down. New Plant, Solar Power Coming β But Can Paper Stocks Still Print Profits?
π At a Glance Pudumjee Paper Products Ltd (CMP βΉ103.88) posted FY25 revenues of βΉ809.08 Cr (πΌ 3%) and PAT of βΉ95.76 Cr (π» 2.4%). While net sales realization dropped by ~2%, the company compensated with a 5% jump in production volume. Margins held decently thanks to higher income from surplus fund deployment and operational efficiencies. Oh, and thereβs a new solar plant coming this yearβ¦ plus a big announcement: MPCB has given its nod for a brand-new specialty paper plant at Mahad.
The stock? Down 2% today. Because, you know, who cares if your paper’s biodegradable when investors want multibagger returns overnight.
π’ Company Snapshot
Metric
Value
Name
Pudumjee Paper Products Ltd
Sector
Specialty Paper, Sustainable Packaging
CMP (May 26, 2025)
βΉ103.88
52W High/Low
βΉ129 / βΉ84
FY25 Revenue
βΉ809.08 Cr
FY25 PAT
βΉ95.76 Cr
EBITDA
βΉ145.04 Cr
Cash/Investments Income
βΉ7.47 Cr
This isnβt your grandfatherβs notebook paper company β Pudumjee is now in biodegradable food wraps, hospital supply paper, compostable pharma packaging and all things ESG-friendly.
π FY25 Financial Snapshot
Metric
FY25
FY24
YoY
Revenue
βΉ809.08 Cr
βΉ784.96 Cr
πΌ 3%
EBITDA
βΉ145.04 Cr
βΉ149.42 Cr
π» 3%
Net Profit
βΉ95.76 Cr
βΉ98.14 Cr
π» 2.4%
Other Income (Investments)
βΉ7.47 Cr
βΉ4.96 Cr
πΌ 50.6%
Volume Growth
πΌ 5%
β
β
Net Realization
π» ~2%
β
β οΈ Pressure
Despite a small drop in selling prices, Pudumjee managed to protect its EBITDA β not bad for a company in one of the most cost-sensitive manufacturing sectors.