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UltraTech Cement’s Q4FY25 net sales rose 13.55% YoY to ₹22,788 crore, with net profit up 10%.The company commissioned 17.4 MTPA capacity in FY25 and plans ₹10,000 crore capex in FY26. Backed by strong demand outlook, it expects 7–8% volume growth ahead and announced a ₹77.50 dividend.

Ultratech Cement Ltd announced its Q4FY24 results on 28-Apr-2024. The share price of Ultratech Cement closed at ₹12,114 on BSE showcasing a 1.01% loss from previous day’s closing.

Revenue

Net sales of Ultratech Cement Ltd in Q4FY25 stood at ₹22,788 crore, which rose  by 13.55% YoY from ₹20,069 crore in Q4FY24. The consolidated net sales for FY25 stood at ₹74,936 crore which is 7.34% more than the last year’s revenue which was at ₹69,810 crore. The Company achieved sales volumes of 135.83 ml mt for the year, one of the highest globally (excluding China).

Sales Overview

In Q4FY25, trade sales accounted for 66.4% of UltraTech’s volumes, while non-trade sales made up 33.6%. Bag sales dominated at 81.7%, with bulk sales contributing 18.3%. In terms of logistics, 72% of dispatches were through road transport, 2% by rail, and 26% by sea. Direct sales formed 59.5% of the total, while 40.5% were through depots.

Key Cost Indicators

In Q4FY25, UltraTech maintained tight cost control with logistics accounting for 32% of total costs at ₹1,167/MT, a 5% decline YoY. Fuel costs, making up 22% of total costs, fell 16% YoY to ₹864/MT. Power costs stood at 9% of the cost structure at ₹354/MT, marking a 10% YoY decline. Meanwhile, raw material costs, which represent 16% of the total cost, rose slightly by 4% YoY to ₹626/MT.

PBIDT

PBIDT stood at ₹4,721 crore in Q4FY25 that rose by 11% YoY. For Q4FY24, it had posted an PBIDT of ₹4,250 crore. PBIDT stood at ₹6,039 crore in FY24, which dropped by 13.8% YoY from ₹7,005 crore in FY24. PBIDT margin as of Q4FY24 was at 20.71% that decreased by 21.17% YoY against the same quarter, the previous year. 

Net Profit

The consolidated net profit in Q4FY25 came in at ₹ 2,482 crore which rose by 10% compared to Q4FY24, when it reported ₹2,258 crore. The net profit margin dropped substantially Q4FY24 to 10.9% compared to Q4FY24 11.25%.

Capex

UltraTech Cement’s expansion program is progressing well, with 17.4 MTPA of new capacity commissioned across multiple locations during FY25. The company also set up its first bulk terminal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with a handling capacity of 1.8 MTPA. With this, UltraTech’s domestic grey cement capacity has risen to 183.36 MTPA on a consolidated basis, while its global capacity, including overseas operations, now stands at 188.76 MTPA. The company plans to expand further to 215.9 MTPA by FY27, with operations spread across 82 locations throughout India.

In FY26, UltraTech plans a total capex of around ₹10,000 crore, marking a 6.06% year-on-year increase from ₹9,428 crore in FY25. Of this, 69% is earmarked for growth capex, 15% for ESG initiatives, and 16% for other capex requirements.

Stock Return and Dividend

Over the past one year, the stock has delivered an impressive return of 24.81%. The company's Board of Directors proposes a dividend of 775%, equivalent to ₹77.50 per equity share of ₹10 each, pending shareholder approval.

Going Forward

Given the government’s focus on infrastructure and housing projects, along with increased rural 

and urban demand, a sustainable volume growth of 7- 8% is expected, going forward. While the sector may face short-term challenges, the long-term outlook is indicating signs of 

improvement with stable demand likely to support growth.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.