Saurashtra Cement Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
Saurashtra Cement Ltd's revenue decreased 15.5% YoY
- 14 Feb 2025
Result Summary
- Saurashtra Cement Ltd reported a 26.6% 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 decline of 15.5%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 9.4% QoQ and down 7.6% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 86.1% QoQ and decreased 134.7% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Saurashtra Cement Ltd declined at 0.4 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 380.77 | 300.66 | 450.84 | 26.6% | -15.5% |
Total Expenses | 384.05 | 350.91 | 415.56 | 9.4% | -7.6% |
Profit Before Tax | -3.28 | -50.25 | 19.89 | -93.5% | -116.5% |
Tax | 1.08 | -18.82 | 7.32 | -105.7% | -85.2% |
Profit After Tax | -4.36 | -31.43 | 12.57 | -86.1% | -134.7% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.40 | -2.80 | 1.10 | -85.7% | -136.4% |
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## Company Overview
Saurashtra Cement Ltd is a company primarily operating in the cement manufacturing industry in India. The company is engaged in the production and sale of cement and related products. The cement industry is a critical component of the infrastructure sector, and Saurashtra Cement, like its peers, contributes significantly to the construction and development activities in the region. As of the latest data, there are no specific recent major developments mentioned for the company. The lack of additional information about recent strategic moves or expansions suggests that the analysis will focus primarily on the financial data provided.
## Revenue
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), Saurashtra Cement Ltd reported total income of ₹380.77 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 26.6% from ₹300.66 crores in Q2FY25. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q3FY24), there is a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 15.5% from ₹450.84 crores. This indicates a significant decrease in revenue compared to the previous year but a notable improvement over the preceding quarter. The fluctuation in revenue highlights the company's performance in terms of sales and business operations over the specified periods.
## Profitability
For Q3FY25, Saurashtra Cement Ltd reported a loss before tax of ₹3.28 crores. This is an improvement when compared to the loss of ₹50.25 crores in the prior quarter (Q2FY25), marking a 93.5% decrease in losses QoQ. In contrast, when compared to the profit before tax of ₹19.89 crores in Q3FY24, this signifies a YoY decline of 116.5%. The profit after tax for Q3FY25 was a loss of ₹4.36 crores, which also shows an improvement from a loss of ₹31.43 crores in Q2FY25 but a decline from a profit of ₹12.57 crores in Q3FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q3FY25 was reported at -₹0.40, improved from -₹2.80 in Q2FY25, but down from ₹1.10 in Q3FY24. These figures reflect the company's current profitability status across different periods.
## Operating Metrics
The total expenses for the quarter Q3FY25 amounted to ₹384.05 crores, which represents an increase of 9.4% from ₹350.91 crores in Q2FY25. Compared to the same quarter the previous year (Q3FY24), there is a decrease of 7.6% from ₹415.56 crores. The tax expense for Q3FY25 was ₹1.08 crores, a reversal from the tax credit of -₹18.82 crores in Q2FY25, and a decrease from the tax of ₹7.32 crores in Q3FY24. These operating metrics indicate changes in cost structures and taxation that impact the company's financial outcomes. The analysis of these metrics provides insight into the operational efficiencies and cost management practices of the company across different reporting periods.
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