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🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -0.16 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 14.46 %. 🔹 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 17.55 %. Marginal decrease of -67.74% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for JK Cement Limited. Profit dropped by -33.1 % Year to Year, JK Cement Limited’s profitability increased by 39.46 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -33.19 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 50.74 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 2934.835 Cr | Rs. 2560.12 Cr | Rs. 2930.28 Cr | + 14.46 % | -0.16 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 2309.72 Cr | Rs. 2276.15 Cr | Rs. 2438.16 Cr | + 7.12 % | + 5.56 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 625.12 Cr | Rs. 283.97 Cr | Rs. 492.12 Cr | + 73.3 % | -21.28 % |
| OPM % | 21.3 % | 11.09 % | 16.79 % | + 5.7 % | -4.51 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 38.452 Cr | Rs. 140.13 Cr | Rs. 45.2 Cr | -67.74 % | + 17.55 % |
| Interest | Rs. 114.14 Cr | Rs. 122.81 Cr | Rs. 112.41 Cr | -8.47 % | -1.52 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 140.44 Cr | Rs. 146.29 Cr | Rs. 145.65 Cr | -0.44 % | + 3.71 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 408.99 Cr | Rs. 155 Cr | Rs. 279.26 Cr | + 80.17 % | -31.72 % |
| Tax % | 30.61 % | 12.16 % | 32.01 % | + 19.85 % | + 1.4 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 283.81 Cr | Rs. 136.15 Cr | Rs. 189.87 Cr | + 39.46 % | -33.1 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 36.73 | Rs. 16.28 | Rs. 24.54 | + 50.74 % | -33.19 % |
Today, we’re looking at JK Cement 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 -0.16 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 14.46 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 7.12 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 5.56 %. Operating profit, while down -21.28 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 73.3 %, 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 -4.51 %, but an expansion of 5.7 % sequentially. Other income fell by -67.74 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 17.55 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -8.47 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -1.52 %. Depreciation costs fell by -0.44 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 3.71 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -31.72 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 80.17 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 1.4 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 19.85 %. Net profit fell by -33.1 % year-on-year but experienced a 39.46 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -33.19 % but a quarterly rise of 50.74 %. In summary, JK Cement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 2934.835 Cr | Rs. 2560.12 Cr | Rs. 2930.28 Cr | + 14.46 % | -0.16 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 2309.72 Cr | Rs. 2276.15 Cr | Rs. 2438.16 Cr | + 7.12 % | + 5.56 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 625.12 Cr | Rs. 283.97 Cr | Rs. 492.12 Cr | + 73.3 % | -21.28 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 283.81 Cr | Rs. 136.15 Cr | Rs. 189.87 Cr | + 39.46 % | -33.1 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 36.73 | Rs. 16.28 | Rs. 24.54 | + 50.74 % | -33.19 % |
In reviewing JK Cement Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -0.16 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 14.46 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 5.56 % compared to the previous year, with a 7.12 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -21.28 % annually, and saw a 73.3 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -33.1 %, and experienced a 39.46 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -33.19 % annually, however rose by 50.74 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while JK Cement Limited faces strong annual decline 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.
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