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🔹 The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -10.59 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 17.64 %. 🔹 Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -28.44 %, Marginal decrease of -26.7% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for HeidelbergCement India Limited. Profit dropped by -83.51 % Year to Year, HeidelbergCement India Limited’s profitability dropped by -53.7 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -83.45 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -53.06 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 607.13 Cr | Rs. 461.41 Cr | Rs. 542.82 Cr | + 17.64 % | -10.59 % |
Expenses | Rs. 541.67 Cr | Rs. 423.95 Cr | Rs. 509.54 Cr | + 20.19 % | -5.93 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 65.46 Cr | Rs. 37.46 Cr | Rs. 33.28 Cr | -11.16 % | -49.16 % |
OPM % | 10.78 % | 8.12 % | 6.13 % | -1.99 % | -4.65 % |
Other Income | Rs. 13.08 Cr | Rs. 12.77 Cr | Rs. 9.36 Cr | -26.7 % | -28.44 % |
Interest | Rs. 8.49 Cr | Rs. 8.53 Cr | Rs. 7.15 Cr | -16.18 % | -15.78 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 27.42 Cr | Rs. 26.47 Cr | Rs. 27.94 Cr | + 5.55 % | + 1.9 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 42.63 Cr | Rs. 15.23 Cr | Rs. 7.55 Cr | -50.43 % | -82.29 % |
Tax % | 26.18 % | 26.4 % | 31.26 % | + 4.86 % | + 5.08 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 31.47 Cr | Rs. 11.21 Cr | Rs. 5.19 Cr | -53.7 % | -83.51 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.39 | Rs. 0.49 | Rs. 0.23 | -53.06 % | -83.45 % |
Today, we’re looking at HeidelbergCement India Limited’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -10.59 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 17.64 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 20.19 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -5.93 %. Operating profit, while down -49.16 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -11.16 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -4.65 %, but a shrinkage of -1.99 % sequentially. Other income fell by -26.7 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual decline of -28.44 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -16.18 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -15.78 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 5.55 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 1.9 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -82.29 % but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -50.43 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 5.08 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.86 %. Net profit fell by -83.51 % year-on-year but witnessed a -53.7 % contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -83.45 % but a quarterly fall of -53.06 %. In summary, HeidelbergCement India 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. 607.13 Cr | Rs. 461.41 Cr | Rs. 542.82 Cr | + 17.64 % | -10.59 % |
Expenses | Rs. 541.67 Cr | Rs. 423.95 Cr | Rs. 509.54 Cr | + 20.19 % | -5.93 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 65.46 Cr | Rs. 37.46 Cr | Rs. 33.28 Cr | -11.16 % | -49.16 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 31.47 Cr | Rs. 11.21 Cr | Rs. 5.19 Cr | -53.7 % | -83.51 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.39 | Rs. 0.49 | Rs. 0.23 | -53.06 % | -83.45 % |
In reviewing HeidelbergCement India Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -10.59 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 17.64 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -5.93 % compared to the previous year, with a 20.19 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -49.16 % annually, and saw a -11.16 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -83.51 %, and experienced a -53.7 % decrease from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -83.45 % annually, however dipped by -53.06 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while HeidelbergCement India Limited faces strong annual decline indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.