LUCK delivers strong FY25 performance

August 11, 2025 (MLN):  Lucky Cement Limited (PSX: LUCK) reported a consolidated profit after taxation of Rs84.5 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, marking a robust 16.8% YoY growth from Rs72.3bn in FY24.

The earnings per share (EPS) rose to Rs52.53, up 19.1% from Rs44.10 a year earlier, reflecting improved profitability and operational efficiency.

Gross revenue surged 14.3% YoY to Rs 559.2bn, compared to Rs489.4bn in FY24.

However, deductions in the form of sales tax and excise duty rose sharply by 46.4%, reaching Rs94.7bn. Rebates, incentives, and commissions also increased by 8.7% to Rs14.9bn. These deductions totaled Rs109.6bn, up from Rs78.4bn last year.

After accounting for these deductions, net revenue stood at Rs449.6bn. 

The company’s cost of sales rose 13.7% to Rs326.9bn, up from Rs287.5bn last year.

Despite higher revenues, gross profit slightly declined by 0.6%, settling at Rs122.7bn compared to Rs123.5bn in FY24, indicating margin pressure amid rising input costs.

Distribution costs climbed 9.3% to Rs17.3bn, while administrative expenses saw a marginal decline of 1.2%, totaling Rs7.6bn.

Notably, finance costs dropped significantly by 30.5% to Rs25.5bn, down from Rs36.7bn, suggesting improved debt management or lower borrowing rates.

Taxation expenses increased 18.3% to Rs21.2bn, compared to Rs18bn last year...

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