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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 experienced a substantial growth of 2.71 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 9.97 %. 🔹 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 73.9 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 10.67%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Challenges in sustaining profitability for UltraTech Cement Limited. Profit dropped by -16.98 % Year to Year, UltraTech Cement Limited’s profitability increased by 78.57 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS declined by -17.30 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 79.23 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 16739.97 Cr | Rs. 15634.73 Cr | Rs. 17193.33 Cr | + 9.97 % | + 2.71 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 13485.4 Cr | Rs. 13617.9 Cr | Rs. 14307.49 Cr | + 5.06 % | + 6.1 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 3254.57 Cr | Rs. 2016.83 Cr | Rs. 2885.84 Cr | + 43.09 % | -11.33 % |
| OPM % | 19.44 % | 12.9 % | 16.78 % | + 3.88 % | -2.66 % |
| Other Income | Rs. 140.48 Cr | Rs. 220.73 Cr | Rs. 244.29 Cr | + 10.67 % | + 73.9 % |
| Interest | Rs. 262.16 Cr | Rs. 317.13 Cr | Rs. 381.88 Cr | + 20.42 % | + 45.67 % |
| Depreciation | Rs. 783.48 Cr | Rs. 903.85 Cr | Rs. 916.73 Cr | + 1.43 % | + 17.01 % |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 2349.41 Cr | Rs. 1016.58 Cr | Rs. 1831.52 Cr | + 80.16 % | -22.04 % |
| Tax % | 24.7 % | 18.8 % | 19.53 % | + 0.73 % | -5.17 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 1774.78 Cr | Rs. 825.18 Cr | Rs. 1473.51 Cr | + 78.57 % | -16.98 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 61.61 | Rs. 28.43 | Rs. 50.94 | + 79.18 % | -17.32 % |
Today, we’re looking at UltraTech Cement 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 2.71 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 9.97 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 5.06 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 6.1 %. Operating profit, while down -11.33 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 43.09 %, 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 -2.66 %, but an expansion of 3.88 % sequentially. Other income rose by 10.67 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 73.9 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 20.42 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 45.67 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 1.43 % quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 17.01 %. Profit before tax declined annually by -22.04 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 80.16 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -5.17 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.73 %. Net profit fell by -16.98 % year-on-year but experienced a 78.57 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual downturn of -17.32 % but a quarterly rise of 79.18 %. In summary, UltraTech 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. 16739.97 Cr | Rs. 15634.73 Cr | Rs. 17193.33 Cr | + 9.97 % | + 2.71 % |
| Expenses | Rs. 13485.4 Cr | Rs. 13617.9 Cr | Rs. 14307.49 Cr | + 5.06 % | + 6.1 % |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 3254.57 Cr | Rs. 2016.83 Cr | Rs. 2885.84 Cr | + 43.09 % | -11.33 % |
| Net Profit | Rs. 1774.78 Cr | Rs. 825.18 Cr | Rs. 1473.51 Cr | + 78.57 % | -16.98 % |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 61.61 | Rs. 28.43 | Rs. 50.94 | + 79.18 % | -17.32 % |
In reviewing UltraTech Cement Limited’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 2.71 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 9.97 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 6.1 % compared to the previous year, with a 5.06 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -11.33 % annually, and saw a 43.09 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly decrease of -16.98 %, and experienced a 78.57 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) fell by -17.32 % annually, however rose by 79.18 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while UltraTech 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.
