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Total Sales Volume: Increased to 9.84 million tonnes, up 13% from 8.67 million tonnes sequentially.
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Average Valuation per Tonne: Improved by 5% to INR4,768 from INR4,554 sequentially.
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EBITDA: INR1,383 crores, representing a growth of 47%.
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EBITDA per Tonne: Increased by 29% to INR1,406 from INR1,088 sequentially.
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Adjusted EBITDA per Tonne: INR1,437, accounting for a one-off item of INR30.66 crores.
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Green Energy Share: 60.2% of total energy consumption in Q4 FY25.
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Green Power Generation Capacity: 582 megawatts, up 21% from 480 megawatts at the beginning of FY24-25.
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Installed Cement Capacity: Increased to 62.8 million tonnes in India.
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Premium Product Sales Share: Increased from 11.9% in Q4 2024 to 15.6% in Q4 FY25.
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Additional Provision for ECL: INR24 crores for legal notices issued.
Release Date: May 14, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Shree Cement Ltd (BOM:500387) reported a 13% increase in total India sales volume, reaching 9.84 million tonnes in Q4 FY25.
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The company's EBITDA for the quarter grew by 47%, with EBITDA per tonne increasing by 29% to INR1,406.
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The company achieved a significant milestone with 60.2% of its energy consumption coming from green energy sources, one of the highest in the industry.
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Shree Cement Ltd (BOM:500387) received an ESG rating of Care Edge ESG 1 with a score of 70.8%, highlighting its leadership in managing ESG risks.
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The company launched several premium products, increasing the share of premium product sales from 11.9% to 15.6% year-over-year.
Negative Points
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Despite the positive results, the company faces challenges with capacity utilization, which remains around 65%, indicating underutilization of its installed capacity.
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The company incurred a one-off cost of INR30.66 crores due to a voluntary separation scheme, impacting its financials.
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Shree Cement Ltd (BOM:500387) made an additional provision of INR24 crores for expected credit losses, reflecting a more conservative accounting approach.
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The company's strategy to focus on profitability over volume growth may limit its market share expansion in a competitive industry.
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There are concerns about the impact of new capacity additions on pricing and market dynamics, especially with the industry's supply overhang.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What is the outlook for volume growth in FY26, given the recent capacity expansions? A: Ashok Bhandari, Senior Adviser, explained that the strategy is to focus on profitability rather than volume. The company expects a volume growth of 6.5% to 7.5% for FY26, with a target of reaching 39 million tonnes. The focus will remain on balancing volume and price to maximize profitability.