Gloster Ltd Reports Record Sales Amid Rising Interest Expenses and Mixed Market Performance

Gloster Ltd, a microcap player in the Paper, Forest & Jute Products industry, has recently undergone a financial trend adjustment reflecting its strong performance in the quarter ending September 2025. The company reported record net sales of Rs 360.11 crore, alongside a peak PBDIT of Rs 39.52 crore. Notably, the operating profit margin reached 10.97%, indicating effective cost management and operational efficiency. The profit before tax, excluding other income, also hit a high of Rs 8.21 crore, while the profit after tax stood at Rs 7.67 crore, translating to an earnings per share of Rs 7.01.
However, the company faces challenges, particularly with interest expenses, which have surged to Rs 32.19 crore over the last six months, reflecting a significant growth rate of 105.16%. This increase in interest costs could impact overall profitability moving forward.

In terms of market performance, Gloster's stock has shown mixed results compared to the Sensex. Over the past week, the stock returned 2.45%, outperforming the Sensex's 1.67%. However, on a year-to-date basis, Gloster's return of -5.23% lags behind the Sensex's 8.40%. Despite these fluctuations, the company has demonstrated resilience, particularly over a five-year horizon, where it has achieved a return of 182.37%, significantly surpassing the Sensex's 94.98%.