Ramco Cements Q2 net profits surge 40% to Rs238.92cr on lower costs

Ramco Cements reported fall of 4.39% in top line sales for the Sep-20 quarter at Rs1265.86cr.

November 02, 2020 6:56 IST India Infoline News Service

Ramco Industries reported fall of 4.39% in top line sales for the Sep-20 quarter at Rs1265.86cr. While the sales did dip sharply in the Jun-20 quarter due to social distancing, the bounce in the Sep-20 quarter has taken sales above 90% of pre-COVID levels.


The operating profits for the quarter ended Sep-20 was 62% higher on a yoy basis at Rs361.53cr. The net profits for the Sep-20 quarter were higher by 40.46% at Rs238.92cr on the back of sharply lower raw material and fuel costs in the Sep-20 quarter


This had an overall impact on the margins of Ramco Cements. For the Sep-20 quarter, the operating profit margins or OPM was up by sharply at 28.56%. Similarly, the net profit margins or NPM also expanded by 600 bps at 18.87% due to lower costs.


Financial highlights for Sep-20 compared yoy and sequentially


Ramco Cements
Rs in Crore Sep-20 Sep-19 YOY Jun-20 QOQ
Revenues 1,265.86 1,324.01 -4.39% 1,047.52 20.84%
Operating Profit 361.53 223.17 62.00% 178.16 102.92%
Net Profits 238.92 170.10 40.46% 110.92 115.40%
Diluted EPS (Rs) 11.00 7.00 5.00
OPM 28.56% 16.86% 17.01%
Net Margins 18.87% 12.85% 10.59%
 

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