Orient Cement Ltd announced its Q4 FY25 financial results, reflecting a weaker performance compared to the same quarter last year. The company reported a 38.32% decline in net profit and a 7.08% drop in sales during the quarter ended March 2025.
Result Summary:
Revenue from operations fell to ₹8,251.88 million, compared to ₹8,880.28 million in Q4 FY24, showing a 7.08% drop.
Operating profit (PBIDT) declined sharply by 28.88% to ₹1,106.78 million.
Profit before tax (PBT) stood at ₹678.71 million, a 38.31% fall from ₹1,100.16 million in the same quarter last year.
Net profit (PAT) dropped to ₹420.69 million from ₹682.01 million, marking a 38.32% decline.
EBITDA margin (PBIDTM%) also contracted to 13.41% from 17.52%, indicating weaker cost control or operational pressures.
| Metric | Q4 FY25 (₹ Mn) | Q4 FY24 (₹ Mn) | YoY Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 8,251.88 | 8,880.28 | -7.08% |
| PBIDT | 1,106.78 | 1,556.12 | -28.88% |
| PBT | 678.71 | 1,100.16 | -38.31% |
| PAT | 420.69 | 682.01 | -38.32% |
| EBITDA Margin | 13.41% | 17.52% | -23.46% |
What Contributed to the Weak Performance?
The fall in sales signals a possible decline in cement demand or pricing pressures in key markets.
Input cost inflation and higher operational costs likely compressed margins, as seen from the lower PBIDTM.
Interest expenses also dropped by 29.07%, offering some cushion, but it wasn’t enough to offset the decline in operating profit.
Tax outflow reduced by 38.29%, in line with the lower pre-tax earnings.
Year-To-Date and Annual Overview
Looking at the full-year performance (FY25), Orient Cement posted a 47.82% drop in net profit, down to ₹912.46 million from ₹1,748.53 million in FY24. Revenue declined 14.95%, while operational profit (PBIDT) slipped by nearly 31%. The profitability margin fell to 11.86% from 14.59% last year.
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