Cera Sanitaryware's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Cera Sanitaryware Ltd reported a 22.0% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 5.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 18.7% QoQ and up 7.2% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 37.8% QoQ and decreased 0.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Cera Sanitaryware Ltd stood at 36.1 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Cera Sanitaryware Ltd is a prominent player in the sanitaryware industry, primarily dealing with products such as faucets, sanitaryware, and tiles. The company is known for its diverse range of products that cater to residential and commercial needs. Cera Sanitaryware has established a strong presence in the Indian market and is recognized for its innovation and quality standards. While specific recent developments are not available in the data, the company typically focuses on expanding its product lines and enhancing distribution networks to strengthen market position.

Revenue

In the first quarter of FY26, Cera Sanitaryware Ltd reported a total income of ₹440.32 crores. Comparing this to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), there was a decrease of 22.0%, as the income in Q4FY25 was ₹564.52 crores. On a year-over-year basis, the total income increased by 5.7% from ₹416.62 crores in Q1FY25. The observed quarterly decrease might reflect seasonal variations or market dynamics, whereas the year-over-year increase indicates a growth in revenue compared to the same period last year.

Profitability

The company's profitability has shown variations over the observed periods. In Q1FY26, the Profit Before Tax (PBT) was ₹62.19 crores, which marks a decline of 37.5% from ₹99.47 crores in Q4FY25. Compared to Q1FY25, the PBT decreased by 2.4% from ₹63.74 crores. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was ₹47.05 crores, reflecting a 37.8% decrease from Q4FY25's ₹75.70 crores and a slight decrease of 0.9% from ₹47.46 crores in Q1FY25. These changes in profitability metrics highlight fluctuations in the company's financial performance over different quarters.

Operating Metrics

Total expenses for Cera Sanitaryware in Q1FY26 were ₹378.13 crores, which represents an 18.7% decrease from the previous quarter's ₹465.05 crores. Year-over-year, the expenses increased by 7.2% from ₹352.88 crores in Q1FY25. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q1FY26 was ₹36.10, down 37.3% from Q4FY25's ₹57.60, and slightly decreased by 0.3% from ₹36.20 in Q1FY25. The tax paid in Q1FY26 was ₹15.14 crores, which was 36.3% lower than the ₹23.77 crores in Q4FY25 and decreased by 7.0% from ₹16.28 crores in Q1FY25. These operating metrics provide insights into cost management and shareholder returns during the period.