Shree Karthik Papers swings to profit in Q4
The company posted a net profit of ₹28.90 lakhs for the March quarter, reversing a loss from the previous three months.
What's new
- Q4 net profit reached ₹28.90 lakhs, up from a ₹33.18 lakhs loss in Q3.
- Revenue for the quarter climbed to ₹167.44 cr from ₹144.32 cr.
- Full-year profit hit ₹38.12 lakhs on revenue of ₹634.77 cr.
Why this matters
The return to profitability in the final quarter provides a modest improvement over the preceding period. While the results confirm trends already visible in earlier filings, the shift from a loss to a profit is a necessary step for the company's bottom line.
What we're watching
- Whether the revenue growth can sustain higher margins in FY27.
- Any commentary on cost pressures affecting the paper segment.
- Future quarterly performance to see if the Q4 recovery holds.
The full read
Shree Karthik Papers ended the financial year on a positive note. The company reported a standalone net profit of ₹28.90 lakhs for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, recovering from the ₹33.18 lakhs loss it booked in the preceding quarter.
Revenue also expanded, reaching ₹167.44 cr in Q4 compared to ₹144.32 cr in Q3. For the full year, the company generated ₹634.77 cr in revenue, resulting in a net profit of ₹38.12 lakhs. This is an improvement over the prior year, where the company posted a profit of ₹19.15 lakhs on ₹577.90 cr of revenue. The board approved these results on May 27, 2026, and the statutory auditors provided an unmodified opinion. The filing confirms trends already established in earlier disclosures, offering no surprises beyond standard annual audit adjustments. It is a routine update.
Questions answered
- How did the company perform in the final quarter compared to the previous one?
- Shree Karthik Papers moved from a net loss of ₹33.18 lakhs in the December quarter to a net profit of ₹28.90 lakhs in the March quarter.
- What was the full-year financial performance?
- For FY26, the company recorded a net profit of ₹38.12 lakhs on revenue of ₹634.77 cr, compared to a profit of ₹19.15 lakhs on revenue of ₹577.90 cr in the prior year.
- Did the auditors raise any concerns?
- No. The statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements.
- Is there any new information in this filing?
- This is a routine audited filing that confirms trends previously reported in the unaudited quarterly results.