India Cements Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 2d ago
Result Summary
- India Cements Ltd reported a 19.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1FY26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 0.8%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 22.9% QoQ and 12.4% YoY.
- The net profit increased 118.8% QoQ and decreased 327.6% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of India Cements Ltd declined at 4.2 during Q1FY26.
Financial Statments for Q1FY26
| (₹ crores) | Q1FY26 | Q4FY25 | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 1033.85 | 1286.86 | 1042.27 | -19.7% | -0.8% |
Total Expenses | 1042.18 | 1351.84 | 1190.24 | -22.9% | -12.4% |
Profit Before Tax | -132.10 | -49.10 | 92.71 | 169.0% | -242.5% |
Tax | -0.74 | 0.96 | 21.38 | -177.1% | -103.5% |
Profit After Tax | -132.90 | -60.73 | 58.39 | 118.8% | -327.6% |
Earnings Per Share | -4.20 | -1.90 | 1.90 | 121.1% | -321.1% |
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Company Overview
India Cements Ltd is a prominent player in the cement industry, focusing on the production and distribution of cement and related products. The company has a significant presence in the southern part of India and caters to both retail and institutional customers. India Cements has several manufacturing facilities and a wide distribution network, which supports its operational capabilities. While specific recent developments for the company are not available within the provided data, the cement industry in India has been subject to various factors such as infrastructure development, government policies, and market demand fluctuations.
India Cements Revenue
In the first quarter of FY26, India Cements Ltd reported a total income of ₹1033.85 crores. This represents a decrease of 19.7% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹1286.86 crores. On a year-over-year basis, the total income showed a slight decline of 0.8% from ₹1042.27 crores in Q1FY25. These figures indicate that the company experienced a reduction in revenue both on a quarterly and annual basis.
India Cements Profitability
India Cements Ltd posted a loss before tax of ₹132.10 crores in Q1FY26, reflecting a significant increase in losses of 169.0% compared to the previous quarter's loss of ₹49.10 crores. Compared to Q1FY25, where the company had a profit before tax of ₹92.71 crores, the year-over-year change was a decline of 242.5%. The company also recorded a negative earnings per share of ₹4.20 in Q1FY26, compared to ₹1.90 in Q1FY25, indicating a YoY decline of 321.1%. The profit after tax also showed a substantial loss of ₹132.90 crores in Q1FY26, worsening from the Q4FY25 loss of ₹60.73 crores, and contrasting starkly with the Q1FY25 profit of ₹58.39 crores, marking a YoY decline of 327.6%.
India Cements Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Q1FY26 were reported at ₹1042.18 crores, which is a reduction of 22.9% from the expenses of ₹1351.84 crores in Q4FY25. On a year-over-year basis, expenses decreased by 12.4% from ₹1190.24 crores in Q1FY25. The tax provision for Q1FY26 was negative at ₹-0.74 crores, a decrease of 177.1% from the positive tax of ₹0.96 crores in the preceding quarter. Compared to Q1FY25, where the tax was ₹21.38 crores, the YoY change was a decline of 103.5%. These metrics illustrate the company's efforts in managing its operating expenses amid a challenging financial performance period.