Ambuja Cements Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 30 Jan 2025
Result Summary
- Ambuja Cements Ltd reported a 35.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 28.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 18.9% QoQ and 21.3% YoY.
- The net profit increased 454.1% QoQ and increased 140.5% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Ambuja Cements Ltd stood at 8.6 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 10680.80 | 7890.14 | 8322.45 | 35.4% | 28.3% |
Total Expenses | 8347.68 | 7023.49 | 6884.54 | 18.9% | 21.3% |
Profit Before Tax | 2333.12 | 710.45 | 1437.91 | 228.4% | 62.3% |
Tax | -284.02 | 239.78 | 358.57 | -218.5% | -179.2% |
Profit After Tax | 2620.09 | 472.89 | 1089.55 | 454.1% | 140.5% |
Earnings Per Share | 8.60 | 1.90 | 3.90 | 352.6% | 120.5% |
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Company Overview
Ambuja Cements Ltd is a prominent cement manufacturing company in India. It operates within the building materials industry, primarily focusing on producing and selling cement and related products. Ambuja Cements is known for its high-quality products, which include a variety of cement grades catering to different construction needs. The company has a substantial presence in the Indian market, supported by a strong distribution network. Recent developments in the industry, such as increasing infrastructure projects and urbanization, have contributed to the demand for cement products, though specific recent developments for Ambuja Cements are not detailed here.
Revenue
In Q3FY25, Ambuja Cements Ltd reported a total income of ₹10,680.80 crores, reflecting a significant increase compared to the previous quarter (Q2FY25) and the same quarter of the previous year (Q3FY24). The quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth in total income was 35.4%, rising from ₹7,890.14 crores in Q2FY25. The year-over-year (YoY) growth for the same period was 28.3%, up from ₹8,322.45 crores in Q3FY24. This substantial increase in revenue indicates a strong performance for the quarter under review, highlighting the company's ability to generate higher sales and income during this period compared to both the previous quarter and the same quarter in the previous year.
Profitability
Ambuja Cements Ltd demonstrated notable profitability improvements in Q3FY25. The profit before tax (PBT) was ₹2,333.12 crores, showing an impressive QoQ increase of 228.4% from ₹710.45 crores in Q2FY25. On a YoY basis, the PBT increased by 62.3%, up from ₹1,437.91 crores in Q3FY24. The profit after tax (PAT) was ₹2,620.09 crores, which marks a significant QoQ growth of 454.1% compared to ₹472.89 crores in Q2FY25, and a YoY increase of 140.5% from ₹1,089.55 crores in Q3FY24. These figures reflect a robust improvement in the company's profitability metrics for the reported quarter.
Operating Metrics
The company's total expenses for Q3FY25 were ₹8,347.68 crores, which represents an increase of 18.9% QoQ from ₹7,023.49 crores in Q2FY25 and a 21.3% YoY increase from ₹6,884.54 crores in Q3FY24. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q3FY25 stood at ₹8.60, reflecting a significant rise of 352.6% QoQ from ₹1.90 in Q2FY25 and a 120.5% YoY increase from ₹3.90 in Q3FY24. These metrics suggest shifts in both cost structures and earnings distribution, impacting overall performance and shareholder value. The tax figure showed a dramatic change, with a negative value of ₹-284.02 crores in Q3FY25, contrasting with the tax liabilities of ₹239.78 crores in Q2FY25 and ₹358.57 crores in Q3FY24, which may be attributed to adjustments or credits impacting the quarter's taxation.
