IPAK Group Q1 profit jumps 7-fold to Rs704m

October 24, 2025 (MLN): IPAK Group has delivered a strong performance for the first quarter ended 30 September 2025, demonstrating that its industry-leading production capacity is now fully translating into profitability and scale advantages.

Consolidated sales increased 33% year-on-year to Rs10.19bn, supported by stronger demand and higher capacity utilization across BoPP, CPP, and BoPET film lines.

Gross profit rose 73% to Rs1.76bn, while operating profit surged 83% to Rs1.43bn, showing improved margins and disciplined cost control.

Finance costs declined by 14% owing to better working capital management and lower borrowing rates.

IPAK Group’s exports surged 52% to Rs2.427bn (25% of total sales) from Rs1.594bn for the same period last year.

As a result, net profit soared sevenfold to Rs704m compared to Rs91m in the same period last year, translating into an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs1.14, up from Rs0.35 previously, a clear deliberation of the Group’s growing operational leverage and financial strength.

On a standalone basis, IPAK’s net profit rose to Rs183m, up from Rs20m in Q1 FY2025, marking a more than nine-fold increase, while EPS is improved 8 times compared to same period last year.

 Although sales stood at Rs2.95bn, compared to Rs3.43bn last year. The strong turnaround highlights IPAK’s success in optimizing domestic operations and enhancing product mix quality.

“Our capacity leadership is now clearly visible in our numbers,” said the Group Chief Executive. “The synergy of efficiency, scale, and exports is driving sustainable earnings growth across all entities.”

Building on FY2025’s record performance, IPAK Group remains focused on deepening its export reach, maximizing utilization, and driving innovation in high-value specialty films, reaffirming its position as the regional leader in specialized flexible packaging films.

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