01-Aug-2025, 06:30
On consolidated basisQuarter ended June 2025 compared with Quarter ended June 2024.
Net sales (including other operating income) of Ambuja Cements has increased 22.60% to Rs 10289.07 crore. Sales of Cement segment has gone up 22.53% to Rs 9,911.89 crore (accounting for 95.92% of total sales). Sales of Ready Mix Concrete segment has gone up 28.08% to Rs 421.18 crore (accounting for 4.08% of total sales). Inter-segment sales rose Rs 26.20 crore to Rs 44.00 crore.
Profit before interest, tax and other unallocable items (PBIT) has jumped 37.84% to Rs 1,132.69 crore. PBIT of Cement segment rose 39.88% to Rs 1,117.86 crore (accounting for 98.69% of total PBIT). PBIT of Ready Mix Concrete segment fell 34.35% to Rs 14.83 crore (accounting for 1.31% of total PBIT). PBIT margin of Cement segment rose from 9.88% to 11.28%. PBIT margin of Ready Mix Concrete segment fell from 6.87% to 3.52%. Overall PBIT margin rose from 9.76% to 10.96%. Operating profit margin has jumped from 15.25% to 19.06%, leading to 53.23% rise in operating profit to Rs 1,961.09 crore. Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) decreased from 16.46% to 14.74%. Purchase of finished goods cost fell from 3.27% to 1.13%. Employee cost increased from 3.68% to 4.01%. Other expenses fell from 61.74% to 61.30%. Power and Oil fuel cost fell from 25.19% to 24.12%. Freight charges fell from 24.31% to 23.25%. Other income fell 27.81% to Rs 256.09 crore. PBIDT rose 35.65% to Rs 2217.18 crore. Provision for interest fell 0.99% to Rs 67.14 crore. PBDT rose 37.23% to Rs 2150.04 crore. Provision for depreciation rose 80.98% to Rs 861.57 crore. Profit before tax grew 18.14% to Rs 1,288.47 crore. Share of profit/loss was 22.71% higher at Rs 4.16 crore. Provision for tax was expense of Rs 362.97 crore, compared to Rs 310.88 crore. Effective tax rate was 27.24% compared to 28.42%. Minority interest increased 26.84% to Rs 181.78 crore. Net profit attributable to owners of the company increased 23.13% to Rs 787.88 crore. Promoters' stake was 67.53% as of 30 June 2025 ,compared to 70.29% as of 30 June 2024 .
Full year results analysis.
Net sales (including other operating income) of Ambuja Cements has increased 6.56% to Rs 35336.44 crore. Sales of Cement segment has gone up 6.47% to Rs 34,060.15 crore (accounting for 96.05% of total sales). Sales of Ready Mix Concrete segment has gone up 8.64% to Rs 1,400.76 crore (accounting for 3.95% of total sales). Inter-segment sales rose Rs 120.73 crore to Rs 124.47 crore.
Profit before interest, tax and other unallocable items (PBIT) has slumped 26.24% to Rs 3,625.13 crore. PBIT of Cement segment fell 27.15% to Rs 3,567.12 crore (accounting for 98.40% of total PBIT). PBIT of Ready Mix Concrete segment rose 219.97% to Rs 58.01 crore (accounting for 1.60% of total PBIT). PBIT margin of Cement segment fell from 15.31% to 10.47%. PBIT margin of Ready Mix Concrete segment rose from 1.41% to 4.14%. Overall PBIT margin fell from 14.77% to 10.22%. Operating profit margin has declined from 19.30% to 16.90%, leading to 6.70% decline in operating profit to Rs 5,970.65 crore. Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) increased from 14.80% to 16.18%. Purchase of finished goods cost rose from 1.74% to 2.16%. Employee cost decreased from 4.09% to 3.98%. Other expenses rose from 60.04% to 60.76%. Power and Oil fuel cost fell from 24.42% to 23.66%. Freight charges fell from 24.16% to 23.53%. Other income rose 127.56% to Rs 2654.25 crore. PBIDT rose 14% to Rs 8624.9 crore. Provision for interest fell 21.87% to Rs 215.94 crore. Loan funds rose to Rs 788.50 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 699.01 crore as of 31 March 2024. Inventories rose to Rs 4,248.02 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 3,608.55 crore as of 31 March 2024. Sundry debtors were higher at Rs 1,590.30 crore as of 31 March 2025 compared to Rs 1,189.59 crore as of 31 March 2024. Cash and bank balance declined from Rs 10,362.87 crore as of 31 March 2024 to Rs 6,172.16 crore as of 31 March 2025. Investments rose to Rs 1,911.51 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 848.55 crore as of 31 March 2024 . PBDT rose 15.36% to Rs 8408.96 crore. Provision for depreciation rose 52.24% to Rs 2478.34 crore. Fixed assets increased to Rs 35,941.45 crore as of 31 March 2025 from Rs 26,050.04 crore as of 31 March 2024. Intangible assets increased from Rs 8,802.75 crore to Rs 16,522.01 crore. Profit before tax grew 4.75% to Rs 5,930.62 crore. Share of profit/loss was 42.27% lower at Rs 13.22 crore. Provision for tax was expense of Rs 763.96 crore, compared to Rs 1161.47 crore. Effective tax rate was 12.90% compared to 19.70%. Minority interest decreased 14.66% to Rs 990.98 crore. Net profit attributable to owners of the company increased 16.62% to Rs 4,167.43 crore. Equity capital increased from Rs 439.54 crore as of 31 March 2024 to Rs 492.62 crore as of 31 March 2025. Per share face Value remained same at Rs 2.00. Promoters' stake was 67.53% as of 31 March 2025 ,compared to 66.70% as of 31 March 2024 . Cash flow from operating activities decreased to Rs 2,237.35 crore for year ended March 2025 from Rs 5,645.82 crore for year ended March 2024. Cash flow used in acquiring fixed assets during the year ended March 2025 stood at Rs 8,687.05 crore, compared to Rs 4,482.46 crore during the year ended March 2024.
Operational Highlights:
Q1FY2026
Highest ever cement sales volume at 18.4 MT up 20% YoY Green Power as a % of power Consumption increased by 9.7 pp to 28.1%. Primary lead distance reduced by 8 km and stood at 269 Km.
Others
Commissioned 57 MW wind power in Q1 FY26, taking Renewable Energy capacity to 473 MW. Present Cement Capacity of 104.5 MTPA, well poised to achieve planned capacity of 118 MTPA by March 2026.
Management Commentary
Mr. Vinod Bahety, Whole Time Director & CEO, Ambuja Cements, said 'Our Q1 results are more than numbers - they reflect a vibrant mood, a transformation narrative rooted in speed, scale and sustainability. We are delivering with focus on value, business optimiser, solution focussed premium products, rejuvenated supply chain and superior brand pull across key markets aided by value unlocking from acquired assets. As we march towards 140 MTPA ecosystem by FY'28, we remain focused on reimagining cement as a solutions-driven customer-centric business. It's pertinent to highlight some of our new business drives like NirmAAAnotsav (in partnership with CREDAI), Gruhalaxmi, Dhanvarsha, Super Sunday program and others have been very well received across the business stakeholders. Further, integration of Orient assets has been completed ahead of time with good results from these assets. We have a good visibility to sustain this performance and well-positioned to lead the next phase of growth with a sustainable EBITDA of Rs. 1,500 PMT.'
| Ambuja Cements : Consolidated Results |
| | Quarter ended | Year ended |
|---|
| Particulars | 202506 | 202406 | Var.(%) | 202503 | 202403 | Var.(%) |
|---|
| Net Sales (including other operating income) | 10,289.07 | 8,392.09 | 22.60 | 35,336.44 | 33,159.64 | 6.56 | | OPM (%) | 19.06 | 15.25 | 381 bps | 16.90 | 19.30 | -240 bps | | OP | 1,961.09 | 1,279.81 | 53.23 | 5,970.65 | 6,399.51 | -6.70 | | Other Inc. | 256.09 | 354.72 | -27.81 | 2,654.25 | 1,166.40 | 127.56 | | PBIDT | 2,217.18 | 1,634.53 | 35.65 | 8,624.90 | 7,565.91 | 14.00 | | Interest | 67.14 | 67.81 | -0.99 | 215.94 | 276.38 | -21.87 | | PBDT | 2,150.04 | 1,566.72 | 37.23 | 8,408.96 | 7,289.53 | 15.36 | | Depreciation | 861.57 | 476.05 | 80.98 | 2478.34 | 1627.9 | 52.24 | | PBT | 1,288.47 | 1,090.67 | 18.14 | 5930.62 | 5661.63 | 4.75 | | Share of Profit/(Loss) from Associates | 4.16 | 3.39 | 22.71 | 13.22 | 22.9 | -42.27 | | PBT before EO | 1292.63 | 1094.06 | 18.15 | 5943.84 | 5684.53 | 4.56 | | EO Income | 40 | 0 | - | -21.47 | 211.57 | PL | | PBT after EO | 1332.63 | 1094.06 | 21.81 | 5922.37 | 5896.1 | 0.45 | | Taxation | 362.97 | 310.88 | 16.76 | 763.96 | 1161.47 | -34.22 | | PAT | 969.66 | 783.18 | 23.81 | 5158.41 | 4734.63 | 8.95 | | Minority Interest (MI) | 181.78 | 143.32 | 26.84 | 990.98 | 1161.23 | -14.66 | | Net profit | 787.88 | 639.86 | 23.13 | 4167.43 | 3573.4 | 16.62 | | P/(L) from discontinued operations net of tax | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | - | | Net profit after discontinued operations | 787.88 | 639.86 | 23.13 | 4167.43 | 3573.4 | 16.62 | | EPS (Rs)* | 3.10 | 2.60 | 19.44 | 16.98 | 13.99 | 21.39 | | | * EPS is on current equity of Rs 492.62 crore, Face value of Rs 2, Excluding extraordinary items. | | # EPS is not annualised | | bps : Basis points | | EO : Extraordinary items | | Figures in Rs crore | | Source: Capitaline Corporate Database |
|
| Ambuja Cements : Consolidated Segment Results |
| | Quarter ended | Year ended |
|---|
| % of (Total) | 202506 | 202406 | Var.(%) | % of (Total) | 202503 | 202403 | Var.(%) |
|---|
| Sales | | Cement | 95.92 | 9,911.89 | 8,089.46 | 22.53 | 96.05 | 34,060.15 | 31,990.99 | 6.47 | | Ready Mix Concrete | 4.08 | 421.18 | 328.83 | 28.08 | 3.95 | 1,400.76 | 1,289.38 | 8.64 | | Total Reported Sales | 100.00 | 10,333.07 | 8,418.29 | 22.75 | 100.00 | 35,460.91 | 33,280.37 | 6.55 | | Less: Inter segment revenues | | 44.00 | 26.20 | 67.94 | | 124.47 | 120.73 | 3.10 | | Net Sales | 100.00 | 10,289.07 | 8,392.09 | 22.60 | 100.00 | 35,336.44 | 33,159.64 | 6.56 | | PBIT | | Cement | 98.69 | 1,117.86 | 799.15 | 39.88 | 98.40 | 3,567.12 | 4,896.69 | -27.15 | | Ready Mix Concrete | 1.31 | 14.83 | 22.59 | -34.35 | 1.60 | 58.01 | 18.13 | 219.97 | | Total PBIT | 100.00 | 1,132.69 | 821.74 | 37.84 | 100.00 | 3,625.13 | 4,914.82 | -26.24 | | Less : Interest | | 67.14 | 67.81 | -0.99 | | 215.94 | 276.38 | -21.87 | | Add: Other un-allcoable | | 222.92 | 340.13 | -34.46 | | 2,521.43 | 1,023.19 | 146.43 | | PBIT Margin(%) | | Cement | | 11.28 | 9.88 | 139.91 | | 10.47 | 15.31 | -483.35 | | Ready Mix Concrete | | 3.52 | 6.87 | -334.88 | | 4.14 | 1.41 | 273.52 | | PBT | 100.00 | 1,288.47 | 1,094.06 | 17.77 | 100.00 | 5,930.62 | 5,661.63 | 4.75 |
|
Powered by Capital Market - Live News
