Fauji Cement posts around 34% rise in nine-month profit

MG News | April 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM GMT+05:00
April 24, 2025 (MLN): Fauji Cement Company Limited (PSX: FCCL) reported a net profit of Rs9.41 billion [EPS: Rs3.84] for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2025, reflecting a 33.57% increase compared to Rs7.04bn [EPS: Rs2.87] in the same period last year (SPLY).
The company’s net revenue rose by 13.05% to Rs67.15bn, up from Rs59.4bn in SPLY, driven by improved sales performance and pricing strategies.
Gross profit surged by 26.6% to Rs23.05bn from Rs18.21bn, supported by stronger margins and cost control.
Other income also saw a notable rise of 48.18% to Rs552.86m, benefiting from enhanced returns on financial assets.
Selling and distribution expenses declined by 12.03% to Rs2.25bn, indicating improved operational efficiency, while administrative expenses increased by 11.45% to Rs1.26bn.
Other expenses rose sharply by 79.78% to Rs1.04bn.
Operating profit grew significantly by 33.1% to Rs19.06bn. On the financing side, finance cost rose by 23.01% to Rs4.64bn, while finance income surged by 290% to Rs772.95m, partially offsetting the impact of higher interest rates.
As a result, net finance cost increased moderately by 8.21% to Rs3.87bn.
The company recorded a profit before taxation of Rs15.19bn, up 41.39% from Rs10.74bn in SPLY. Income tax expense rose by 56.25% to Rs5.78bn, reflecting a higher effective tax rate.
STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS (UN.AUDITED) FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 (Rs '000) | |||
Description | Mar-25 | Mar-24 | %Change |
Revenue - net | 67,154,184 | 59,400,121 | 13.05% |
Cost of sales | (44,099,993) | (41,190,185) | 7.06% |
Gross profit | 23,054,191 | 18,209,936 | 26.60% |
Other income | 552,861 | 373,098 | 48.18% |
Selling & distribution expenses | (2,249,800) | (2,557,575) | -12.03% |
Administrative expenses | (1,256,628) | (1,127,488) | 11.45% |
Other expenses | (1,043,679) | (580,523) | 79.78% |
Operating profit | 19,056,945 | 14,317,448 | 33.10% |
Finance cost | (4,640,430) | (3,772,323) | 23.01% |
Finance income | 772,948 | 198,193 | 290.00% |
Net finance cost | (3,867,482) | (3,574,130) | 8.21% |
Profit before taxation | 15,189,463 | 10,743,318 | 41.39% |
Income tax expense | (5,782,434) | (3,700,803) | 56.25% |
Profit for the period | 9,407,029 | 7,042,515 | 33.57% |
Earnings per share (Rs.) | 3.84 | 2.87 | 33.80% |
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