Universal Power Company Sees Impressive 42% Surge in Net Profit; Retained Earnings Soar by Over 74%
Tue, May 13, 2025 10:53 AM on Financial Analysis, Highlight News, Company Analysis,
Universal Power Company Limited (UPCL) has posted a remarkable financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2081/82, reporting a net profit of Rs. 10.64 crores—an impressive 42.36% jump from Rs. 7.47 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. This sharp rise in profitability reflects the company's operational efficiency and sustained growth momentum.
The company’s retained earnings surged by 74.73%, reaching Rs. 25.27 crores compared to Rs. 14.46 crores in Q3 of 2080/81.
Revenues climbed to Rs. 26.13 crores, marking a modest yet consistent growth of 2.95%. While cost of sales rose by 20.62% to Rs. 3.52 crores, the company effectively managed administrative expenses, which only rose by 5.28% to Rs. 1.47 crores.
The company’s annualized earnings per share (EPS) now stands at Rs. 6.22, up from Rs. 4.37 in the same period last year—another 42.36% gain. Additionally, net worth per share improved to Rs. 111.09, reflecting a 4.46% growth from the previous year’s Rs. 106.35. The quarter-end market price was recorded at Rs. 306.67, with a PE ratio of 49.28 times.
Major Highlights:
| Particulars (In Rs '000) | Universal Power Company | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2081/82 | Q3 2080/81 | Difference | |
| Paid Up Capital | 2,279,929.93 | 2,279,929.93 | 0.00% |
| Retained Earnings | 252,792.42 | 144,677.96 | 74.73% |
| Borrowings | 1,395,866.63 | 1,446,092.85 | -3.47% |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 2,893,430.60 | 2,922,441.32 | -0.99% |
| Revenue | 261,398.27 | 253,915.47 | 2.95% |
| Cost of Sales | 35,235.80 | 29,213.15 | 20.62% |
| Administrative Expenses | 14,705.12 | 13,968.00 | 5.28% |
| Net Profit | 106,411.77 | 74,747.80 | 42.36% |
| Annualized EPS (In Rs.) | 6.22 | 4.37 | 42.36% |
| Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) | 111.09 | 106.35 | 4.46% |
| Qtr end PE Ratio (times) | 49.28 | - | |
| Qtr End Market Price | 306.67 | - | |
