UltraTech Cement shares surged 2.4% to Rs 10,200 following robust Q4 results. Consolidated net profit grew 36% YoY to Rs 2,258 crore, exceeding estimates. Revenue rose 9% YoY to Rs 20,419 crore. A dividend of Rs 70 per share was recommended. EBITDA increased 33% YoY to Rs 4,250 crore.
During an earnings call after the quarterly result announcement, the company s management stated that it would reduce the cost of production per tonne by Rs200-300 in the next three years by focussing on a series of initiatives such as increasing investments in green power, reducing lead distance by improving distribution channel, and improving clinker-cement conversion.
Ultratech Cement s stock fell over 1% to Rs 9,906 despite highest-ever net profit in Q4. BofA recommends buying at Rs 10,000 target, Nuvama suggests hold at Rs 9,121 target, and Sharekhan suggests buys at Rs 11,300 target. Q4 profit of Rs 1,777 crore is 68% higher YoY, while revenue rose 8% YoY to Rs 16,740 crore.
UltraTech Cement said its domestic grey cement sales volume rose 5 per cent YoY and 1 per cent QoQ, respectively. Improved operational efficiencies, coupled with lower fuel and raw material costs resulted in improved Ebitda margins, it said.