LUCK delivers strong FY25 performance

MG News | August 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM GMT+05:00

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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...

Statement for profit and loss of the year ended on June 30, 2025 (Rs in '000')
Particulars	2025	2024	% Change
Gross Revenue	559,204,434	489,363,447	14.27
Less: Sales tax and excise duty	-94,691,953	-64,681,767	46.40
Rebates, incentive and commission	-14,882,534	-13,686,497	8.74
Total Deductions	-109,574,487	-78,368,264	39.82
Net Revenue	449,629,947	410,995,183	9.40
Cost of Sales	-326,892,051	-287,478,242	13.71
Gross Profit	122,737,896	123,516,941	-0.63
Distribution Cost	-17,254,021	-15,785,531	9.30
Administrative Expenses	-7,559,413	-7,652,978	-1.22
Finance Cost	-25,498,349	-36,698,507	-30.52
Other Expenses	-4,728,985	-3,674,585	28.69
Gain on Bargain Purchase	292,555	-	-
Other Income	20,320,672	16,185,370	25.55
Share of Profit - JVs & Associates	17,779,995	16,209,618	9.69
Profit Before Taxation and Levy	106,090,350	92,100,328	15.19
Levy	-343,784	-1,798,556	-80.89
Profit Before Taxation	105,746,566	90,301,772	17.10
Taxation	-21,248,189	-17,965,025	18.28
Profit After Taxation	84,498,377	72,336,747	16.81
Attributable to Owners of Holding Company	76,956,147	65,555,505	17.39
Attributable to Non-controlling Interest	7,542,230	6,781,242	11.22
Total Profit After Taxation	84,498,377	72,336,747	16.81
Earnings Per Share - Basic & Diluted (PKR)	52.53	44.1	19.12

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