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Last Updated on: 17 November, 2024
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Kuantum Papers Ltd: Intrinsic Value and Fundamental Analysis

Share Price and Basic Stock Data

Last Updated: November 15, 2024, 2:36 pm

Market Cap 1,115 Cr.
Current Price 128
High / Low193/120
Stock P/E7.74
Book Value 134
Dividend Yield2.35 %
ROCE19.8 %
ROE18.8 %
Face Value 1.00
PEG Ratio0.32

Stock P/E, Current Price, and Intrinsic Value Over Time

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Competitors of Kuantum Papers Ltd

Stock NameMarket CapCurrent PriceHigh / LowStock P/EBook ValueDividend YieldROCEROEFace Value
Gratex Industries Ltd 6.98 Cr. 23.026.0/13.0116 11.60.00 %4.54 %3.18 % 10.0
Ganga Papers India Ltd 119 Cr. 110191/74.776.6 27.60.00 %6.93 %5.22 % 10.0
Encode Packaging India Ltd 4.35 Cr. 13.818.7/6.6562.1 10.40.00 %3.24 %3.65 % 10.0
Cella Space Ltd 32.2 Cr. 16.016.7/7.9034.6 10.30.00 %10.7 %% 10.0
Bandaram Pharma Packtech Ltd 51.9 Cr. 43.263.1/28.331.6 11.00.23 %9.10 %6.77 % 10.0
Industry Average2,033.31N/A34.53N/AN/A25.2110.18N/A

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Quarterly Result

MonthDec 2020Mar 2021Jun 2021Sep 2021Dec 2021Mar 2022Jun 2022Sep 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023
Sales119169148201230252274341351344313298301
Expenses106141132161199219213242246230203218222
Operating Profit13281540303361991051141098179
OPM %11%16%10%20%13%13%22%29%30%33%35%27%26%
Other Income2-81111-62110111
Interest841717181818201816111211
Depreciation8101212111111111112121212
Profit before tax-26-121225-31697787875756
Tax %25%-63%55%15%-62%13%-27%24%26%25%25%26%25%
Net Profit-110-51144-39535765654342
EPS in Rs-0.141.19-0.621.200.460.50-4.456.046.567.457.464.894.83

Last Updated: Unknown

Quarterly Chart

Profit & Loss - Annual Report

Last Updated: Unknown

MonthMar 2012Mar 2013Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023TTM
Sales3764224774995266087047937454048301,3101,256
Expenses333362402435460490556637625374710930873
Operating Profit436076646511814815611930120380383
OPM %12%14%16%13%12%19%21%20%16%7%14%29%31%
Other Income21311339914-603
Interest24232221202125293128707151
Depreciation15161913141519253235464548
Profit before tax5213732338410711165-328203288
Tax %32%40%10%21%25%30%32%30%-10%60%-74%33%
Net Profit41334252559737872-1313136215
EPS in Rs0.431.473.842.872.816.798.358.938.23-1.461.5415.6024.63
Dividend Payout %0%0%0%3%4%3%3%6%3%0%0%19%

Profit & Loss Yearly Chart

YoY Net Profit Growth

Year2012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-2023
YoY Net Profit Growth (%)225.00%161.54%-26.47%0.00%136.00%23.73%6.85%-7.69%-118.06%200.00%946.15%
Change in YoY Net Profit Growth (%)0.00%-63.46%-188.01%26.47%136.00%-112.27%-16.88%-14.54%-110.36%318.06%746.15%

Kuantum Papers Ltd has shown an inconsistent trend in YoY Net Profit Growth (%) in the last 11 years from 2012-2013 to 2022-2023.

Growth

Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years:10%
5 Years:9%
3 Years:44%
TTM:-11%
Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years:19%
5 Years:20%
3 Years:266%
TTM:-37%
Stock Price CAGR
10 Years:32%
5 Years:22%
3 Years:15%
1 Year:-26%
Return on Equity
10 Years:10%
5 Years:10%
3 Years:14%
Last Year:19%

Last Updated: Unknown

Balance Sheet

Last Updated: November 14, 2024, 9:30 pm

MonthMar 2013Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Sep 2024
Equity Capital9999999999999
Reserves681005325526126837588238098229581,1151,157
Borrowings203177224243302321395573689762513512491
Other Liabilities9394911008810912314410883210251263
Total Liabilities3733798569031,0111,1211,2841,5491,6141,6761,6891,8881,919
Fixed Assets2232656736877728259781,0341,4361,4081,4141,4751,537
CWIP37026504284553102129314276
Investments0000000000000
Other Assets112114157166198213251206158239245371306
Total Assets3733798569031,0111,1211,2841,5491,6141,6761,6891,8881,919

Reserves and Borrowings Chart

Cash Flow

MonthMar 2013Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024
Cash from Operating Activity +5362325773131136758048375298
Cash from Investing Activity +-27-11-56-50-93-132-150-252-178-35-60-156
Cash from Financing Activity +-26-5023-641-83913898-11-318-73
Net Cash Flow01-0021-825-39-03-269

Free Cash Flow

MonthMar 2012Mar 2013Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023
Free Cash Flow43.00-143.00-101.00-160.00-178.00-184.00-173.00-239.00-454.00-659.00-642.00-133.00

Free Cash Flow = Income Generated from Operational Activities - Borrowings - Capital Work in Progress (CWIP)

Consistent positive free cash flow is crucial for businesses as it indicates their ability to generate cash from their core operations. It provides financial flexibility, allowing companies to invest in growth opportunities, pay dividends to shareholders, reduce debt, and weather economic downturns more effectively.

Free Cash Flow Chart

Financial Efficiency Indicators

MonthMar 2013Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024
Debtor Days2527322521171573027810
Inventory Days1411051071021171339514114511488126
Days Payable11489544747544742124472564
Cash Conversion Cycle5243858091956310551947173
Working Capital Days-3126231724171151623740
ROCE %16%21%10%7%12%14%13%8%0%5%22%20%

Financial Efficiency Indicators Chart

Share Holding Pattern

MonthDec 2020Mar 2021Jun 2021Sep 2021Dec 2021Mar 2022Jun 2022Sep 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023
Promoters70.30%70.30%70.30%70.30%70.30%70.30%70.30%70.31%70.31%70.31%70.31%70.31%
FIIs0.00%0.00%0.01%0.00%0.02%0.01%0.00%0.00%0.13%0.13%0.39%1.04%
DIIs0.01%0.01%0.00%0.01%0.00%0.01%0.01%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.02%
Public29.69%29.69%29.68%29.69%29.67%29.68%29.69%29.69%29.57%29.56%29.30%28.63%
No. of Shareholders10,78410,37910,55911,37810,98611,91812,02211,72611,67812,19812,15917,044

Shareholding Pattern Chart

No. of Shareholders

This stock is not held by any mutual fund

ROCE Trend

EPS Trend

Key Financial Ratios

MonthMar 24Mar 23Mar 22Mar 21Mar 20
FaceValue1.001.001.001.0010.00
Basic EPS (Rs.)21.0715.601.54-1.4682.29
Diluted EPS (Rs.)21.0715.601.54-1.4682.29
Cash EPS (Rs.)26.5920.816.832.53118.61
Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)128.79110.7995.1793.65953.11
Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)128.79110.7995.1793.65953.11
Dividend / Share (Rs.)3.000.000.000.002.50
Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.)138.81150.0795.1646.28853.42
PBDIT / Share (Rs.)38.8143.8714.074.51145.91
PBIT / Share (Rs.)33.2838.668.780.51109.58
PBT / Share (Rs.)28.3723.260.88-3.6574.71
Net Profit / Share (Rs.)21.0715.601.54-1.4682.28
PBDIT Margin (%)27.9629.2314.789.7317.09
PBIT Margin (%)23.9725.769.231.1112.84
PBT Margin (%)20.4415.490.92-7.888.75
Net Profit Margin (%)15.1710.391.61-3.159.64
Return on Networth / Equity (%)16.3514.081.61-1.558.63
Return on Capital Employeed (%)18.3122.785.100.307.08
Return On Assets (%)9.738.050.80-0.784.63
Long Term Debt / Equity (X)0.270.340.740.710.52
Total Debt / Equity (X)0.450.490.880.780.60
Asset Turnover Ratio (%)0.670.770.500.250.52
Current Ratio (X)1.021.021.230.980.89
Quick Ratio (X)0.640.580.730.630.43
Inventory Turnover Ratio (X)3.554.504.311.903.44
Dividend Payout Ratio (NP) (%)0.000.000.000.007.32
Dividend Payout Ratio (CP) (%)0.000.000.000.005.08
Earning Retention Ratio (%)0.000.000.000.0092.68
Cash Earning Retention Ratio (%)0.000.000.000.0094.92
Interest Coverage Ratio (X)7.905.391.781.424.18
Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X)5.293.811.190.853.36
Enterprise Value (Cr.)1786.291555.371448.181240.79772.62
EV / Net Operating Revenue (X)1.471.191.743.071.04
EV / EBITDA (X)5.274.0611.7931.556.07
MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X)1.120.800.841.440.35
Retention Ratios (%)0.000.000.000.0092.67
Price / BV (X)1.201.100.840.710.31
Price / Net Operating Revenue (X)1.120.800.841.440.35
EarningsYield0.130.120.01-0.020.27

Profitability Ratios (%)

Liquidity Ratios

Liquidity Ratios (%)

Interest Coverage Ratios (%)

Valuation Ratios

Fair Value

Fair Value of Kuantum Papers Ltd as of November 17, 2024 is: 199.57

Calculation basis:

  • Fair value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100)
  • P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
  • Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
  • Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
  • Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.

This formula allows us to gauge the fair value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators.

As of November 17, 2024, Kuantum Papers Ltd is Undervalued by 55.91% compared to the current share price 128.00

Intrinsic Value of Kuantum Papers Ltd as of November 17, 2024 is: 248.49

Calculation basis:

  • Intrinsic value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100) * (1 + EPS CAGR for Last 5 Years)
  • P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
  • Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
  • Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
  • Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.
  • EPS CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate): Represents the geometric mean growth rate of earnings per share over the last 5 years. It provides insight into the historical growth trajectory of the company's earnings.

This formula allows us to gauge the intrinsic value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators along with EPS growth.

As of November 17, 2024, Kuantum Papers Ltd is Undervalued by 94.13% compared to the current share price 128.00

Last 5 Year EPS CAGR: 24.51%

*Investments are subject to market risks

Strength and Weakness

StrengthWeakness
  1. The stock has a low average Working Capital Days of 25.50, which is a positive sign.
  2. The company has higher reserves (691.46 cr) compared to borrowings (415.77 cr), indicating strong financial stability.
  3. The company has shown consistent growth in sales (491.23 cr) and profit (74.00 cr) over the years.
  1. The stock has a low average ROCE of 12.33%, which may not be favorable.
  2. The stock has a high average Cash Conversion Cycle of 75.25, which may not be favorable.

Stock Analysis

  • Considering all of the following key financial indicators, prospective investors are encouraged to conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance before considering any investment in Kuantum Papers Ltd:
    1. Net Profit Margin: 15.17%
      • Net Profit Margin: This metric indicates the percentage of profit a company makes from its total revenue. A higher net profit margin is generally desirable as it reflects better profitability.
    2. ROCE: 18.31% (Industry Average ROCE: 25.21%)
      • ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): ROCE measures a company's profitability and the efficiency with which its capital is employed. A higher ROCE indicates efficient use of capital.
    3. ROE%: 16.35% (Industry Average ROE: 10.18%)
      • ROE (Return on Equity): ROE measures a company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity. A higher ROE indicates efficient use of shareholders' funds.
    4. Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax): 5.29
      • Interest Coverage Ratio: The interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to cover its interest payments on outstanding debt. A ratio greater than 2 is generally considered healthy as it indicates the company can meet its interest obligations comfortably.
    5. Quick Ratio: 0.64
      • Quick Ratio: The quick ratio assesses a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets. A ratio higher than 1 suggests the company can meet its short-term obligations without relying heavily on inventory.
    6. Stock P/E: 7.74 (Industry average Stock P/E: 34.53)
      • Stock P/E (Price-to-Earnings) Ratio: The P/E ratio compares a company's current share price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio relative to industry peers or historical values may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
    7. Total Debt / Equity: 0.45
      • Total Debt / Equity: This ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to its total equity. A lower ratio indicates lower financial risk and greater financial stability.
    The current analysis is available for review. It's important to conduct thorough research and consider consulting with financial professionals before making any investment decisions.
    Stock Rating:

About the Company - Qualitative Analysis

Kuantum Papers Ltd. is a Public Limited Listed company incorporated on 28/05/1997 and has its registered office in the State of Punjab, India. Company’s Corporate Identification Number(CIN) is L21012PB1997PLC035243 and registration number is 035243. Currently Company is involved in the business activities of Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard. Company’s Total Operating Revenue is Rs. 830.40 Cr. and Equity Capital is Rs. 8.73 Cr. for the Year ended 31/03/2022.
INDUSTRYADDRESSCONTACT
Paper & Paper ProductsPaper Mill, Sailakhurd Punjab 144529kuantumcorp@kuantumpapers.com
http://www.kuantumpapers.com
Management
NamePosition Held
Mr. Jagesh Kumar KhaitanChairman
Mr. Pavan KhaitanVice Chairman & Mng.Director
Mr. Drishinder Singh SandhawaliaNon Exe.Non Ind.Director
Mr. Vivek BihaniIndependent Director
Mr. Shireen SethiIndependent Director
Mr. Bhavdeep SardanaIndependent Director

FAQ

What is the latest intrinsic value of Kuantum Papers Ltd?

The latest intrinsic value of Kuantum Papers Ltd as on 17 November 2024 is ₹199.57, which is 55.91% higher than the current market price of ₹128.00.

What is the Market Cap of Kuantum Papers Ltd?

The Market Cap of Kuantum Papers Ltd is 1,115 Cr..

What is the current Stock Price of Kuantum Papers Ltd as on 17 November 2024?

The current stock price of Kuantum Papers Ltd as on 17 November 2024 is ₹128.

What is the High / Low of Kuantum Papers Ltd stocks in FY 2024?

In FY 2024, the High / Low of Kuantum Papers Ltd stocks is 193/120.

What is the Stock P/E of Kuantum Papers Ltd?

The Stock P/E of Kuantum Papers Ltd is 7.74.

What is the Book Value of Kuantum Papers Ltd?

The Book Value of Kuantum Papers Ltd is 134.

What is the Dividend Yield of Kuantum Papers Ltd?

The Dividend Yield of Kuantum Papers Ltd is 2.35 %.

What is the ROCE of Kuantum Papers Ltd?

The ROCE of Kuantum Papers Ltd is 19.8 %.

What is the ROE of Kuantum Papers Ltd?

The ROE of Kuantum Papers Ltd is 18.8 %.

What is the Face Value of Kuantum Papers Ltd?

The Face Value of Kuantum Papers Ltd is 1.00.

About the Author

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Getaka, CFA, a financial analyst with 15 years of experience in the industry. Getaka holds an MBA degree and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, demonstrating his profound understanding of financial analysis and investment management. Throughout his career, he has conducted numerous financial analyses and due diligence processes for companies in the industry, and has a strong track record of identifying key trends and opportunities. He leverages his expertise to deliver a thorough financial analysis of a company, encompassing its financial performance, key ratios, future prospects, and risks. Getaka is committed to providing accurate, reliable, and trustworthy information to help readers make informed decisions about their finances and investments.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The author is not a SEBI registered financial advisor and does not have any vested interest in Kuantum Papers Ltd. Investors are advised to conduct their own due diligence and consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions. The information provided in this article is based on publicly available data and the author's analysis, but it may not be comprehensive or up-to-date. The author and getaka.co.in are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content. This article is not intended to promote any particular investment strategy or recommendation, and readers should consult with their own financial advisors before making any investment decisions. Data Source: NSE