Forest Packaging GroupLtd Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Forest Packaging GroupLtd's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -8.1%, while the Packaging industry saw earnings declining at 0.2% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 6% per year. Forest Packaging GroupLtd's return on equity is 6.6%, and it has net margins of 7.5%.
Key information
-8.1%
Earnings growth rate
-15.6%
EPS growth rate
| Packaging Industry Growth | 4.0% |
| Revenue growth rate | -6.0% |
| Return on equity | 6.6% |
| Net Margin | 7.5% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2024 |
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Forest Packaging GroupLtd makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,364 | 178 | 96 | 78 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,329 | 157 | 95 | 83 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,349 | 122 | 93 | 85 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,389 | 113 | 87 | 94 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,535 | 121 | 91 | 102 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,701 | 141 | 92 | 99 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,880 | 204 | 93 | 108 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,997 | 219 | 98 | 108 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,023 | 262 | 98 | 104 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,958 | 282 | 97 | 103 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,817 | 293 | 97 | 95 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,687 | 300 | 94 | 91 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,467 | 260 | 85 | 90 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,189 | 220 | 81 | 77 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,057 | 199 | 92 | 75 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,947 | 168 | 98 | 73 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,851 | 157 | 109 | 67 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,046 | 170 | 120 | 76 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,476 | 269 | 122 | 88 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,155 | 188 | 176 | 62 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,169 | 58 | 81 | 33 |
Quality Earnings: 605500 has a high level of non-cash earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: 605500's current net profit margins (7.5%) are higher than last year (4.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: 605500's earnings have declined by 8.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: 605500's earnings growth over the past year (46.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-8.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: 605500 earnings growth over the past year (46.7%) exceeded the Packaging industry 7%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: 605500's Return on Equity (6.6%) is considered low.