UltraTech Cement Q3 FY25: 16.98% Profit Drop, 10% Sales Rise
UltraTech Cement Q3 FY25 results show a 16.98% drop in its net profit for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. The company’s profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹1,473.51 crore, compared to ₹1,774.78 crore in the same period last year. Despite this decline, UltraTech Cement Q3 FY25 saw a 3.30% growth in total income, reaching ₹17,437.62 crore, up from ₹16,880.45 crore in the previous year.
The company remains financially strong, with a net worth of ₹69,113.25 crore and a debt-equity ratio of 0.34. The company also maintained a solid operating margin of 17%, with a net profit margin of 9%. As part of its employee stock option plan, UltraTech issued 2,742 equity shares, slightly increasing its paid-up equity capital.
When it comes to sales, UltraTech recorded ₹16,971 crore in net sales, up from ₹16,487 crore in the same quarter last year. The company achieved a 10% growth in domestic sales volume, and energy costs fell by 13%, mainly due to a drop in fuel prices.
Looking ahead, UltraTech Cement Q3 FY25 marks a milestone in its expansion strategy. The company added 1.8 million tons per annum (mtpa) to its capacity. With the acquisition of The India Cements, UltraTech Cement’s total cement capacity now stands at 171.11 mtpa. By the end of FY27, UltraTech aims to surpass 200 mtpa in capacity, thanks to ongoing expansion projects and the acquisition of Kesoram Cement (10.75 mtpa).
Key Highlights from UltraTech Cement Q3 FY25:
- Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹1,473.51 crore (down 16.98% YoY)
- Total Income: ₹17,437.62 crore (up 3.30% YoY)
- Net Sales: ₹16,971 crore (up from ₹16,487 crore YoY)
- Capacity Utilization: 73%
- Debt-Equity Ratio: 0.34
- Net Profit Margin: 9%
Despite the dip in profits, UltraTech’s ongoing capacity expansion and solid domestic growth position the company well for continued success in the competitive cement industry.
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