October 30, 2024 (MLN): Roshan Packages Limited (PSX: RPL) experienced a rise of 17.9% YoY in its profits, earning a profit after tax of Rs125.91 million [EPS: Rs0.89], compared to a profit of Rs106.77m [EPS: Rs0.75] in the same period last year (SPLY).
Going by the results, the company's top line dropped 23.9% to Rs2.37bn as compared to Rs3.11bn in SPLY.
The cost of sales fell by 23% but as the drop in sales was larger higher, the gross profit worsened by 32% to Rs198.82m in Q3 CY24.
Hence, despite weak sales and lower other income, RPL managed to report a higher profit due to tax credits and reduced finance costs.
During the period under review, other income slipped 18.7% to stand at Rs48.22m in Q3 CY24 as compared to Rs59.29m in SPLY.
On the expense side, the company's administration expenses rose 19.3% YoY to Rs71.2m.
Meanwhile, distribution and selling expenses fell 10.1% YoY to Rs28.91m, and other operating expenses dropped 56.1% YoY to Rs5.1m.
The company’s finance cost contracted by 56.4% and stood at Rs38.4m as compared to Rs87.99m in SPLY.
Unconsolidated (un-audited) Financial Results for quarter ended September 30, 2024 (Rupees in '000)
