Bestway Cement profit surges 35% to Rs5.5bn in 1QFY25
MG News | October 15, 2025 at 04:24 PM GMT+05:00
October 15, 2025 (MLN): Bestway Cement Limited (PSX: BWCL) reported a net profit after tax of Rs5.50bn for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, up 35.3% from Rs4.06bn in the corresponding quarter last year.
Earnings per share surged to Rs9.22 compared to Rs6.81 in
1QFY24. The company has declared an interim cash dividend of Rs10 per share for
the quarter.
Gross turnover increased 8.04% YoY to Rs41.22bn from
Rs38.16bn, demonstrating solid demand during the quarter.
After accounting for rebates and discounts of Rs1.81bn
(up 41.92% from Rs1.28bn) and sales tax and excise duty of Rs13.53bn (up 11.98%
from Rs12.08bn), net turnover rose 4.38% to Rs25.89bn from Rs24.80bn.
Cost of sales increased 11.94% to Rs18.68bn from
Rs16.68bn. Gross profit declined 11.17% to Rs7.21bn against Rs8.12bn in 1QFY24,
with the gross margin contracting to 27.9% from 32.7% in the prior year
quarter, depicting higher input costs relative to sales growth.
Selling and distribution expenses decreased significantly
by 22.08% to Rs291.2m from Rs373.2m.
Administrative expenses remained relatively stable,
increasing marginally by 0.47% to Rs503.9m from Rs501.6m.
Other operating expenses rose 12.28% to Rs365.9m from
Rs325.9m. Total operating expenses declined 8.16% to Rs1.16bn from Rs1.26bn
last year.
The company recorded an operating profit of Rs6.05bn,
down 12.53% from Rs6.91bn in 1QFY24.
Other income decreased 11.74% to Rs136.0m from Rs154.1m
in the previous year. Finance costs declined 42.58% to Rs1.41bn from Rs2.45bn,
providing significant relief to the bottom line.
Share of profit of equity-accounted investees (net of
tax) surged 121.77% to Rs3.40bn from Rs1.53bn, contributing substantially to
profitability. Profit before taxation stood at Rs8.18bn, up 32.87% from
Rs6.15bn in 1QFY24.
Taxation increased 28.06% to Rs2.68bn from Rs2.09bn in
the prior period. Net profit from continuing operations rose 35.34% to
Rs5.50bn.
The company concluded 1QFY25 with a net profit of
Rs5.50bn, delivering a net profit margin of 21.2% compared to 16.4% in 1QFY24, showing
improved operational efficiency and strong contribution from associated
companies.
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STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR
LOSS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (Rs000) |
|||
|
Description |
2025 |
2024 |
Change% |
|
Gross turnover |
41,223,567 |
38,156,332 |
8.04% |
|
Less: rebates and
discounts |
(1,809,551) |
(1,275,013) |
41.92% |
|
Less: sales tax and
excise duty |
(13,528,349) |
(12,081,488) |
11.98% |
|
Net turnover |
25,885,667 |
24,799,831 |
4.38% |
|
Cost of sales |
(18,676,365) |
(16,684,166) |
11.94% |
|
Gross profit |
7,209,302 |
8,115,665 |
-11.17% |
|
Selling and distribution
expenses |
(291,200) |
(373,733) |
-22.08% |
|
Administrative expenses |
(503,930) |
(501,562) |
0.47% |
|
Other operating expenses |
(365,914) |
(325,885) |
12.28% |
|
Operating profit |
6,048,258 |
6,914,485 |
-12.53% |
|
Other income - net |
135,983 |
154,072 |
-11.74% |
|
Finance cost |
(1,405,085) |
(2,446,933) |
-42.58% |
|
Share of profit of
equity-accounted investees - net of tax |
3,396,190 |
1,531,431 |
121.77% |
|
Profit before tax |
8,175,346 |
6,153,055 |
32.87% |
|
Income tax |
(2,679,556) |
(2,092,407) |
28.06% |
|
Profit for the period |
5,495,790 |
4,060,648 |
35.34% |
|
Earnings per share -
basic and diluted (Rupees) |
9.22 |
6.81 |
35.39% |
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