UltraTech Cement Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 24 Jan 2025
Result Summary
- UltraTech Cement Ltd reported a 10.0% 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 3.3%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 5.2% QoQ and 7.4% YoY.
- The net profit increased 78.6% QoQ and decreased 17.0% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of UltraTech Cement Ltd stood at 50.9 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 17437.62 | 15855.46 | 16880.45 | 10.0% | 3.3% |
Total Expenses | 15604.85 | 14837.44 | 14531.04 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 1832.77 | 1018.02 | 2349.41 | 80.0% | -22.0% |
Tax | 358.00 | 191.40 | 580.39 | 87.0% | -38.3% |
Profit After Tax | 1473.52 | 825.18 | 1774.78 | 78.6% | -17.0% |
Earnings Per Share | 50.90 | 28.40 | 61.60 | 79.2% | -17.4% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
UltraTech Cement Ltd is a leading cement company in India, involved primarily in the production and sale of cement and cement-related products. As a major player in the building materials industry, UltraTech Cement operates in a sector that is critical to infrastructure development and real estate growth. The company produces a wide range of products, including Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Blast Furnace Slag Cement, and Portland Pozzolana Cement. Its operations span across India and in several international markets. While specific recent developments are not mentioned in the provided data, UltraTech Cement is known for its strategic expansions and investments in sustainability initiatives, aligning with global trends in the construction sector.
Revenue
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025, UltraTech Cement Ltd reported a total income of ₹17,437.62 crores. This represents a 10.0% increase from the previous quarter (Q2FY25), where the total income stood at ₹15,855.46 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q3FY24), the total income increased by 3.3% from ₹16,880.45 crores. This quarterly increase suggests a robust revenue growth, although the year-over-year growth is modest. It is important to highlight these figures to understand the company's revenue trajectory over the recent periods.
Profitability
For the quarter ending in Q3FY25, UltraTech Cement Ltd's profit before tax was ₹1,832.77 crores, which marks a significant 80.0% increase from ₹1,018.02 crores in Q2FY25. However, when compared to Q3FY24, there is a 22.0% decrease from ₹2,349.41 crores. The company's profit after tax for Q3FY25 was ₹1,473.52 crores, up by 78.6% compared to ₹825.18 crores in the previous quarter, but down by 17.0% from ₹1,774.78 crores in Q3FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) also followed this trend, with a 79.2% increase from the previous quarter, moving from ₹28.40 to ₹50.90, yet showing a 17.4% decline from ₹61.60 in Q3FY24. These metrics illustrate considerable fluctuations in profitability over the quarters and year-over-year.
Operating Metrics
UltraTech Cement's total expenses for Q3FY25 amounted to ₹15,604.85 crores, which is a 5.2% increase from the previous quarter's total expenses of ₹14,837.44 crores. Compared to Q3FY24, the expenses increased by 7.4% from ₹14,531.04 crores. The tax expense for Q3FY25 was ₹358.00 crores, reflecting an increase of 87.0% from the previous quarter's ₹191.40 crores, but a decrease of 38.3% from ₹580.39 crores in Q3FY24. These figures provide insight into the company's cost structure and tax obligations, which are crucial for understanding the operational efficiency and financial management of UltraTech Cement Ltd.
