Murree Brewery reports around 60% YoY profit surge in 1HFY25

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By MG News | February 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM GMT+05:00

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February 21, 2025 (MLN): Murree Brewery Company Limited (PSX: MUREB) recorded a significant 59.97% year-on-year (YoY) increase in profitability for the 1HFY25, posting a profit after tax of Rs1.84 billion [EPS: Rs66.64], compared to Rs1.15bn [EPS: Rs41.66] in the same period last year (SPLY).

The company declared an interim cash dividend of Rs12 per share (120%) for the six-month period ended December 31, 2024.

This is in addition to the interim dividend of Rs5 per share (50%) already paid.

The company’s net turnover grew by 22.29% YoY, reaching Rs13.15bn in 1HFY25 compared to Rs10.76bn in SPLY.

The cost of sales also increased by 16.95% YoY to Rs9.47bn, leading to a 38.57% YoY rise in gross profit, which stood at Rs3.68bn.

Despite an increase in selling and distribution expenses (+15.13% YoY) and administrative expenses (+11.88% YoY), operating profit surged by 53.03% YoY, reaching Rs2.42bn in 1HFY25.

Net finance income witnessed a remarkable increase of 100.58% YoY, rising to Rs538.44mn from Rs268.44mn in SPLY, primarily driven by a 99.84% surge in finance income.

On the tax front, the company incurred an income tax expense of Rs1.11bn, marking a 59.87% YoY increase compared to Rs697.65mn in SPLY.

As a result, Murree Brewery’s profit before tax reached Rs2.95bn, reflecting a 59.93% YoY increase, while profit for the period surged to Rs1.84bn, strengthening the company’s financial position.

Earnings per share (EPS) jumped to Rs66.64, marking a 59.96% increase compared to Rs41.66 in the same period last year.

Financial Results For The Half Year Ended December 31, 2024
  Dec-24 Dec-23 %Change
NET TURNOVER 13,157,321 10,759,514 22.29%
COST OF SALES (9,476,681) (8,103,293) 16.95%
GROSS PROFIT 3,680,640 2,656,221 38.57%
Selling and Distribution Expenses (720,748) (626,022) 15.13%
Administrative Expenses (383,940) (343,170) 11.88%
Other Expenses (195,124) (147,530) 32.26%
Other Income 39,431 42,064 -6.26%
OPERATING PROFIT 2,420,259 1,581,563 53.03%
Finance Costs (4,495) (3,245) 38.52%
Finance Income 542,933 271,689 99.84%
NET FINANCE INCOME 538,438 268,444 100.58%
PROFIT BEFORE TAX 2,958,697 1,850,007 59.93%
Income Tax Expense (1,115,318) (697,651) 59.87%
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 1,843,379 1,152,356 59.97%
Earnings per share - basic and diluted (Rupees) 66.64 41.66 59.96%

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