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Highlights
🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 14.76 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 24.11 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 598.29 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 520.77%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Ambuja Cements Limited. Notable increase of 140.47 % in net profit Year to Year, Ambuja Cements Limited’s profitability increased by 454.06 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 107.49 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 364.32 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 8128.8 Cr | Rs. 7516.11 Cr | Rs. 9328.56 Cr | + 24.11 % | + 14.76 % |
Expenses | Rs. 6396.7 Cr | Rs. 6404.69 Cr | Rs. 7616.71 Cr | + 18.92 % | + 19.07 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1732.1 Cr | Rs. 1111.42 Cr | Rs. 1711.85 Cr | + 54.02 % | -1.17 % |
OPM % | 21.31 % | 14.79 % | 18.35 % | + 3.56 % | -2.96 % |
Other Income | Rs. 193.65 Cr | Rs. 217.834 Cr | Rs. 1352.24 Cr | + 520.77 % | + 598.29 % |
Interest | Rs. 70.14 Cr | Rs. 66.85 Cr | Rs. 66.99 Cr | + 0.21 % | -4.49 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 417.7 Cr | Rs. 551.96 Cr | Rs. 663.98 Cr | + 20.29 % | + 58.96 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 1437.91 Cr | Rs. 710.44 Cr | Rs. 2333.12 Cr | + 228.4 % | + 62.26 % |
Tax % | 24.94 % | 33.75 % | 12.17 % | -21.58 % | -12.77 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1089.55 Cr | Rs. 472.89 Cr | Rs. 2620.09 Cr | + 454.06 % | + 140.47 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.86 | Rs. 1.85 | Rs. 8.59 | + 364.32 % | + 122.54 % |
Today, we’re looking at Ambuja Cements Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 14.76 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 24.11 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 18.92 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 19.07 %. Operating profit, while down -1.17 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 54.02 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -2.96 %, but an expansion of 3.56 % sequentially. Other income rose by 520.77 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 598.29 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 0.21 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -4.49 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 20.29 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 58.96 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 62.26 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 228.4 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -12.77 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -21.58 %. Net profit rose by 140.47 % year-on-year but experienced a 454.06 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 122.54 % but a quarterly rise of 364.32 %. In summary, Ambuja Cements Limited’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 8128.8 Cr | Rs. 7516.11 Cr | Rs. 9328.56 Cr | + 24.11 % | + 14.76 % |
Expenses | Rs. 6396.7 Cr | Rs. 6404.69 Cr | Rs. 7616.71 Cr | + 18.92 % | + 19.07 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 1732.1 Cr | Rs. 1111.42 Cr | Rs. 1711.85 Cr | + 54.02 % | -1.17 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 1089.55 Cr | Rs. 472.89 Cr | Rs. 2620.09 Cr | + 454.06 % | + 140.47 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 3.86 | Rs. 1.85 | Rs. 8.59 | + 364.32 % | + 122.54 % |
In reviewing Ambuja Cements Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 14.76 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 24.11 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 19.07 % compared to the previous year, with a 18.92 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -1.17 % annually, and saw a 54.02 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 140.47 %, and experienced a 454.06 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 122.54 % annually, however rose by 364.32 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Ambuja Cements Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.