(₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
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Total Income | 1807.15 | 1505.87 | 1878.76 | 20.0% | -3.8% |
Total Expenses | 1556.82 | 1416.57 | 1716.95 | 9.9% | -9.3% |
Profit Before Tax | 250.33 | 89.30 | 161.81 | 180.3% | 54.7% |
Tax | 87.94 | 26.55 | 46.98 | 231.2% | 87.2% |
Profit After Tax | 162.06 | 60.46 | 114.83 | 168.0% | 41.1% |
Earnings Per Share | 13.30 | 5.00 | 9.30 | 166.0% | 43.0% |
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## Company Overview
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd is a prominent player in the cement industry, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement and cement-related products. It operates in a highly competitive sector, where demand is often influenced by infrastructure development and construction activities. The company is known for its extensive distribution network, catering to both retail and institutional clients. Recent developments in the industry include technological advancements and increased focus on sustainability practices. However, specific recent major developments for JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd are not available in the provided data.
## Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q4FY25), JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd reported a total income of ₹1807.15 crores. This marks a substantial quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 20% compared to ₹1505.87 crores in Q3FY25. However, on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, total income saw a slight decline of 3.8% from ₹1878.76 crores in Q4FY24. The QoQ growth suggests a recovery in revenue generation compared to the previous quarter, while the YoY decrease indicates a marginal reduction in revenue performance compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
## Profitability
For Q4FY25, the profit before tax (PBT) of JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd was ₹250.33 crores, demonstrating a significant QoQ increase of 180.3% from ₹89.30 crores in Q3FY25. On a YoY basis, PBT rose by 54.7% from ₹161.81 crores in Q4FY24. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹87.94 crores, showing a notable QoQ growth of 231.2% and a YoY increase of 87.2%. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) improved to ₹162.06 crores in Q4FY25, representing a QoQ increase of 168% and a YoY growth of 41.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) for this quarter were ₹13.30, reflecting a QoQ increase of 166% and a YoY increase of 43%. These metrics indicate robust profitability growth over both the previous quarter and the same period last year.
## Operating Metrics
Total expenses for JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd in Q4FY25 were ₹1556.82 crores, which represents a 9.9% QoQ increase from ₹1416.57 crores in Q3FY25. However, there was a YoY decrease of 9.3% from ₹1716.95 crores in Q4FY24. This reduction in expenses year-over-year may suggest improvements in cost management or operational efficiencies. The company's capability to increase revenue while managing expenses led to an improved profit margin. However, specific financial ratios like P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and current ratio could not be calculated as the necessary data was not provided. The trends in the operating metrics highlight a focus on enhancing operational performance and profitability.