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UltraTech Cement Limited, the cement flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, announced its financial results for Q3 FY24-25. The company reported Revenue from Operations of ₹17,193.33 crore, reflecting growth from the corresponding period last year, and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹1,470 crore, down compared to the previous year. Key developments include the acquisition of The India Cements Limited (ICEM) and progress in capacity expansion initiatives.
Revenue from Operations: ₹17,193.33 crore in the third quarter of FY25 compared to ₹16,739.9 crore in Q3 FY24.
Net Sales: ₹16,971 crore in Q3 FY25 compared to ₹16,487 crore in Q3 FY24.
Profit Before Interest, Depreciation, and Tax (PBIDT): ₹3,131 crore compared to ₹3,395 crore in Q3 FY24.
Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹1,470 crore, down from ₹1,777 crore in Q3 FY24.
Capacity Utilisation: Achieved 73% during the quarter.
Domestic Sales Volume Growth: 10% YoY.
Energy Costs: Declined by 13% YoY and 4% QoQ due to lower fuel costs.
UltraTech Cement’s Revenue from Operations stood at ₹17,193.33 crore in Q3 FY25, growing from ₹16,739.9 crore in Q3 FY24. The PBIDT for the quarter was ₹3,131 crore, a decline compared to ₹3,395 crore in the same period last year. PAT was reported at ₹1,470 crore, down from ₹1,777 crore in Q3 FY24.
From an operational perspective, the company’s capacity utilisation was 73%, with a 10% YoY growth in domestic sales volume. Energy costs saw a notable reduction of 13% YoY and 4% QoQ, attributed to lower fuel expenses.
Acquisition Milestone: Completed the acquisition of The India Cements Limited (ICEM), increasing UltraTech’s shareholding to 55.49%, making ICEM a subsidiary as of December 24, 2024.
Capacity Expansion: Commissioned an additional 1.8 MTPA capacity during the quarter, raising total cement capacity to 171.11 MTPA.
Sustainability Initiatives:
The company utilized National Waterways to transport raw materials, reducing carbon emissions.
Added 16 MW of WHRS capacity, bringing the total to 324 MW.
Green power contribution reached 33.4% of the energy mix.
Capital Expenditure Progress: Ongoing expansion projects are on schedule, with total cement capacity expected to exceed 200 MTPA by FY27, including the acquisition of Kesoram Cement (10.75 MTPA).
UltraTech Cement's Q3 FY25 results exceeded market expectations across key metrics. The company reported:
Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹1,469 crore, surpassing the estimated ₹1,295 crore.
Revenue from Operations: ₹17,193 crore, higher than the estimated ₹17,025 crore.
EBITDA: ₹2,886 crore, exceeding the estimated ₹2,782 crore.
Volume Growth: Achieved 10% YoY, at the upper end of the estimated range of 8-10%.
Margins: Reported at 16.8%, above the estimated 16.35%.
These results reflect operational efficiency and an ability to outperform market projections, driven by robust volume growth and effective cost management.
The acquisition of The India Cements Limited (ICEM) has strengthened UltraTech's position, with ICEM now a subsidiary as of December 24, 2024.
Progress in capacity expansion includes commissioning an additional 1.8 MTPA capacity, raising total cement capacity to 171.11 MTPA.
Sustainability efforts include pioneering the use of National Waterways for raw material transport, leading to reduced carbon emissions.
The company added 16 MW of WHRS capacity, augmenting total capacity to 324 MW with green power contributing 33.4% of the energy mix.
Total cement capacity is projected to exceed 200 MTPA by FY27, aligned with ongoing projects and the acquisition of Kesoram Cement (10.75 MTPA).
Metric | Q3 FY25 (₹ crore) | Q2 FY25 (₹ crore) | Q3 FY24 (₹ crore) |
Revenue from Operations | 17,193.33 | 15,634.7 | 16,739.9 |
Net Profit from Continuing Operations | 1,473.52 | 825.18 | 1,774.78 |
Net Profit Margin (%) | 9% | 5% | 11% |
Operating Margin (%) | 17% | 13% | 20% |
Finance Costs | 381.88 | 317.13 | 262.16 |
Depreciation and Amortisation Expense | 916.73 | 903.85 | 783.48 |
Power and Fuel Expense | 3,980.16 | 3,837.69 | 4,177.96 |
Freight and Forwarding Expense | 3,811.19 | 3,583.51 | 3,620.90 |
Other Expenses | 2,368.68 | 2,364.90 | 2,262.21 |
Earnings per Equity Share (Basic) (₹) | 50.99 | 28.45 | 61.66 |
Source: UltraTech Cement’s Integrated Filing (Financial) ffor Q3 FY25, submitted on BSE.
UltraTech Cement is poised to report its financial performance for Q3 FY24-25. Revenue is expected to grow marginally to approximately ₹16,696 crore, reflecting a YoY increase of 1% to 1.2%. Profitability may take a hit with PAT projected to decline by 26% to 29% YoY, likely settling at around ₹1,304 crore. Pricing pressures, lower realizations, and increased depreciation are key contributors to this trend. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the anticipated results.
Revenue from Operations: Projected at approximately ₹16,696 crore, reflecting a modest YoY growth of 1% to 1.2%.
Profit After Tax (PAT): Estimated to decline between 26% and 29% YoY, likely settling at around ₹1,304 crore.
EBITDA: Expected to fall by 14% YoY, with operating margins contracting by 3.1 percentage points to 16%.
Volumes: Estimated growth ranges from 6% to 11% YoY, with sequential growth anticipated between 9% and 10%.
Blended Realizations: Analysts predict changes ranging from a 1.6% QoQ increase to an 8% YoY decline.
EBITDA per Ton: Projections vary between ₹855 and ₹958, compared to ₹1,191 in the same quarter last year.
Cost Efficiency: Variable costs per ton are expected to decrease by approximately 5% YoY, driven by operational leverage and lower energy costs.
The preview and estimates are based on data from analyst reports on The Economic Times and Moneycontrol. Actual results may vary.
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