Share the post "Saurashtra Cement ‘s Q3 2024-25 Latest News: Revenue Decreases by 15.49% Year-on-Year"
Highlights
🔹 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 -15.49 % over the year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 27.41 %. 🔹 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 129.02 %. Marginal decrease of -25.43% in other income during this quarter. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for Saurashtra Cement Limited. Profit dropped by -135.38 % Year to Year, Saurashtra Cement Limited’s profitability dropped by -85.95 % Quarter to Quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -135.40 % Year to Year. EPS decreased by -85.87 % in previous quarter. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales | Rs. 446.693 Cr | Rs. 296.279 Cr | Rs. 377.498 Cr | + 27.41 % | -15.49 % |
Expenses | Rs. 403.63 Cr | Rs. 336.19 Cr | Rs. 369.79 Cr | + 9.99 % | -8.38 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 43.06 Cr | Rs. -39.91 Cr | Rs. 7.71 Cr | + 119.32 % | -82.09 % |
OPM % | 9.64 % | -13.47 % | 2.04 % | + 15.51 % | -7.6 % |
Other Income | Rs. -11.248 Cr | Rs. 4.377 Cr | Rs. 3.264 Cr | -25.43 % | + 129.02 % |
Interest | Rs. 1.93 Cr | Rs. 4.46 Cr | Rs. 3.79 Cr | -15.02 % | + 96.37 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 10.08 Cr | Rs. 10.34 Cr | Rs. 10.55 Cr | + 2.03 % | + 4.66 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 19.8 Cr | Rs. -50.33 Cr | Rs. -3.37 Cr | + 93.3 % | -117.02 % |
Tax % | 36.87 % | -37.43 % | -31.35 % | + 6.08 % | -68.22 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 12.51 Cr | Rs. -31.5 Cr | Rs. -4.42 Cr | + 85.97 % | -135.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.12 | Rs. -2.83 | Rs. -0.4 | + 85.87 % | -135.71 % |
Today, we’re looking at Saurashtra 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 -15.49 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 27.41 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 9.99 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -8.38 %. Operating profit, while down -82.09 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 119.32 %, 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 -7.6 %, but an expansion of 15.51 % sequentially. Other income fell by -25.43 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 129.02 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -15.02 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 96.37 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.03 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 4.66 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -117.02 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 93.3 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -68.22 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.08 %. Net profit fell by -135.33 % year-on-year but experienced a 85.97 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -135.71 % but a quarterly rise of 85.87 %. In summary, Saurashtra 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. 446.693 Cr | Rs. 296.279 Cr | Rs. 377.498 Cr | + 27.41 % | -15.49 % |
Expenses | Rs. 403.63 Cr | Rs. 336.19 Cr | Rs. 369.79 Cr | + 9.99 % | -8.38 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 43.06 Cr | Rs. -39.91 Cr | Rs. 7.71 Cr | + 119.32 % | -82.09 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 12.51 Cr | Rs. -31.5 Cr | Rs. -4.42 Cr | + 85.97 % | -135.33 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 1.12 | Rs. -2.83 | Rs. -0.4 | + 85.87 % | -135.71 % |
In reviewing Saurashtra Cement Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -15.49 % year-on-year, however, there was a minor increase of 27.41 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -8.38 % compared to the previous year, with a 9.99 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -82.09 % annually, and saw a 119.32 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -135.33 %, and experienced a 85.97 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -135.71 % annually, however rose by 85.87 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Saurashtra 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.