Introduction
The cement industry is growing in India, and the substantial infrastructure development in the country validates this. Under the significant banner of the Adani Group, Ambuja Cements is also growing and evolving rapidly. While the Company doesn’t have to prove itself as a cement sector leader, Ambuja Cements’ Q4 results only reinforce the fact that this is a serious and expanding contender in the Indian cement sector. With its successful completion of three acquisitions (Sanghi, Asian Cements & GU in Tuticorin), the Company’s cement capacity has surged by 11.4 MTPA taking total capacity to 78.9 MTPA. Volume expansion and improvements in the Company’s operations have resulted in key growth figures like EBITDA PMT growth at 17% YoY, with a Margin expanded by 3.5 PP. Significantly, in Q4, a total of ₹1,945 Crore Cash Flows were generated from the Company’s Operations, and ₹5,646 Crore for FY24. The Company’s Net Worth saw a rise of ₹8,022 Crore in Q4 and stands at ₹50,846 Crore with Ambuja Cements boasting Nil Debt.
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5 Key Financial Highlights
One of the flagship cement companies of the Adani Group, Ambuja Cements has delivered impressive Q4 results. Ambuja Cements Q4 results show resilience in operations and the favourable adaptability of its business model. Here are 5 important financial metrics that will open your eyes to the success of Ambuja Cement’s Q4:
- For Q4, the PAT was at ₹1,526 Crore relative to ₹763 Crore in the previous fiscal year’s same quarter, up this Q4 by +100% YoY against Q4 FY’23
- EBITDA PMT growth was at ₹1,026 Crore up +17% YoY, relative to Q4 FY23 when this was at ₹877 Crore
- EBITDA was up +37% YoY at ₹1,699 Crore, as against ₹1,239 Crore (Q4 FY23)
- Revenue for Q4 was at ₹8,894 Crore, up by +12% YoY, relative to Q4 Revenue in FY23 that was at ₹7,966 Crore.
- Quarterly EPS (diluted) was at ₹4.79, up by ₹1.71 YoY
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Optimising Costs, Enhancing Operations
Ambuja Cements, along with ACC, is the stalwart of the cement business under the helm of the iconic Adani Group of Companies. The Company’s financial parameters in Q4 may be considered exceptional, but this is largely due to its robust operations and key ways to manage its cash flows and Revenue. The Company has witnessed major highs in Q4 and these are mentioned below:
- The Board has recommended a dividend on equity shares at ₹2.00 per share (100%)
- In terms of Sales Volume (Clinker and Cement), Q4 witnessed a growth of 17.3% at 16.6 MnT, which is the highest-ever sales growth over the last 20 quarters
- Kiln Fuel Costs were reduced by 17% in Q4 ( ₹2.21 to ₹1.84/’000 kCal)
- WHRS as a % of total power Consumption rose by 4.5 pp to 13.5%
- For the quarter ended 31 March 2024, Ambuja Cements results also included relevant information about its business statistics, including a Cement Capacity of 78.9 MTPA, with 18 integrated Cement Units
- In Ambuja Cements' Q4 results, the Company also revealed that it had added 142 Mn MT new limestone reserves (secured in Q4) with its total reserves amounting to 7.8 Bn MT at a premium of less than 3%
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Key Financial Metrics - Consolidated Q4 (FY2023-24) Financial Results (Income Statement) of Ambuja Cements (in ₹ Crore)
Metrics
| UoM
| Q4 FY24
| Q3 FY24
| Q4 FY23
|
Revenue from Operations
| ₹ Crore
| 8,894
| 8,129
| 7,966
|
EBITDA (Excl. Other Income
| ₹ Crore
| 1,699
| 1,732
| 1,239
|
EBITDA %
| %
| 19.1%
| 21.3%
| 15.6%
|
EBITDA PMT
| ₹/Ton
| 1,026
| 1,225
| 877
|
Other Income
| ₹ Crore
| 233
| 194
| 284
|
Profit Before Tax
| ₹ Crore
| 1,601
| 1,448
| 989
|
Profit After Tax
| ₹ Crore
| 1,526
| 1,090
| 763
|
Diluted EPS ₹
| ₹
| 4.79
| 3.86
| 3.08
|
Ambuja Cements Q4 Results - The Success Story Continues
Building on its already robust framework, Ambuja Cements is expanding its horizons with an optimistic taste of things to come. Since the Adani Group acquired ACC and Ambuja Cements, these flagship companies have proved worthy additions to the conglomerate quarter after quarter. With the Company’s Net Worth at an all-time high of ₹59,185 Crore and Cash & Cash Equivalents at an all-time high of ₹24,338 Crore, the Company is on track of expansion to achieve 140 MTPA by 2028, and 20 MTPA under execution, going through during FY25.
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Conclusion
Ambuja Cements Q4 results are more than satisfactory for a company that has only grown since it was acquired by the Adani Group. With progress in the future on its roster, the Company boasts a higher share of coal from captive mines and the opportunity to purchase imported pet coke which will lead to lower fuel costs and improve revenues. Additionally, with the new Sea Logistics infrastructure and its own BCFC rakes, the cost of logistics will further decrease and boost Company revenues.
Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended March 31, 2024
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