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EPCL: Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited First Quarter Mar 2024 EPCL reported a loss of Rs. 1.16 billion before tax for the first quarter ending in March 2024. However, the loss after tax was mitigated by some tax reversals. The primary reason for the significant decline in profitability is the drastic reduction in gross margin, plummeting from 20% in the first quarter of last year to just 6% this year. Additionally, sales declined by 8% compared to the same quarter last year. Furthermore, financial charges also saw an increase of over 40% compared to the first quarter of last year. Unfortunately, the management has not provided any details or reasons for the decline in sales and profitability alongside the announcement of financial results. This lack of transparency is a significant concern regarding listed corporates behavior at PSX, as disclosures often conceal more than they reveal. EPCL has a commendable and consistent dividend payout history. Its paid-up capital has remained u...

EPCL First Quarter-Mar 2023 Earnings released. EPS Rs. 1.31 down 50% over previous quarter.  Cash dividend (interim) Rs. 1/- per share. EPCL (Rs.) 1 Month 6 Month 1 Year 44.44 -5.7% -22.9% -46.8%

EPCL: Notes from  Analysts Brief Presentation April 2023 PVC international prices witnessed an uptick in the initial two months of the quarter on the back of renewed demand and restocking activity in India. Prices then softened on the back of a hazy economic outlook, geopolitical turbulence, high volatility in international prices, slower than expected recovery in China, and an oversupply situation developing in India. Ethylene prices saw soft demand during the Lunar New Holidays in China; however, supply crunches kept the upward pressure on prices during the quarter. A slight dip was observed near the end of the quarter owing to bearish crude prices.