Lucky Cement’s profit after tax rises to Rs43.52bn

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MG News | January 30, 2025 at 04:30 PM GMT+05:00

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January 30, 2025 (MLN): Lucky Cement Limited (PSX: LUCK) has reported a consolidated profit after tax of Rs43.52 billion for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting a 13.5% increase from Rs38.32bn in the same period last year.

The company's gross revenue surged to Rs279.4bn, up from Rs247.5bn in the previous year.

Despite a rise in cost of sales, which stood at Rs159.3bn, the gross profit grew to Rs65.1bn, compared to Rs63bn last year.

LUCK’s profit before tax stood at Rs54.43bn, marking a significant improvement from Rs47.51bn in the same period last year.

Earnings per share (EPS) climbed to Rs134.36, compared to Rs117.19 in December 2023.

The increase in earnings is attributed to higher sales volumes, better pricing, and strategic cost management.

The company continues to benefit from joint ventures and associate contributions, adding Rs9.18bn to its profits.

Consolidated Profit and Loss for the Year ended June 30, 2022 ('000 Rupees)
  24-Dec 23-Dec %Change
Gross Revenue 279,367,165 247,475,040 12.89%
Less: Sales tax and excise duty (47,385,546) (34,057,599) 39.13%
Rebates, incentives and commission (7,502,600) (6,894,749) 8.82%
Net Revenue 224,479,019 206,522,692 8.69%
Cost of Sales (159,361,249) (143,460,968) 11.08%
Gross Profit 65,117,770 63,061,724 3.26%
Distribution Cost (9,151,750) (7,399,233) 23.69%
Administrative Expenses (4,700,138) (3,956,920) 18.78%
Finance Costs (2,055,982) (14,874,491) -86.18%
Other Expenses (2,387,475) (2,326,648) 2.61%
Other Income 10,740,161 10,084,108 6.51%
Share of Profit - Joint Ventures and Associate 9,183,779 8,452,681 8.65%
Profit before Levy and Taxation 54,522,764 48,363,208 12.74%
Levy (429,980) (849,040) -49.36%
Profit before Taxation 54,092,784 47,514,168 13.85%
Taxation (10,572,044) (9,190,337) 15.03%
Profit After Taxation 43,520,740 38,323,831 13.56%
Owners of the Holding Company 39,366,272 35,339,163 11.40%
Non-controlling Interest 4,154,468 2,984,668 39.19%
Total Profit After Taxation 43,520,740 38,323,831 13.56%
Earnings per share - Basic and Diluted (Rupees) 134 117.19 14.65%

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