Ambuja Cements Releases Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Transcript
Ambuja Cements reported its Q4 FY26 results, achieving record sales volumes of 73.7 million tonnes, up 16% YoY. EBITDA rose 31% to ₹6,539 crore, and PAT increased 17% to ₹2,647 crore. The company is integrating Sanghi Industries and Penna Cement. Despite cost pressures and slower-than-expected turnaround at acquired assets, Ambuja aims for 80 million tonnes volume in FY27 with a focus on trade and premium sales.
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The announcement details the release of an earnings call transcript. While it highlights positive financial performance like record sales volumes and profit growth, it also discusses challenges such as higher costs, slower integration of acquired assets, and softer industry demand. The overall tone is balanced, presenting both achievements and areas for improvement.
Ambuja Cements Limited has uploaded the transcript of its earnings conference call for the audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The call, which took place on May 04, 2026, included discussions on the company's performance amidst a challenging Indian cement sector marked by consolidation and adverse weather conditions.
During FY26, Ambuja Cements achieved its highest ever annual sales volume of 73.7 million tonnes, a 16% year-on-year increase. The normalized EBITDA grew by 31% to ₹6,539 crore, with an EBITDA per metric ton of ₹887, up 12%. Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at ₹2,647 crore, up 17%. The company maintained a debt-free status and a high credit rating. Trade sales volume grew by 10%, with premium cement constituting 35% of trade sales, indicating progress in premiumization.
The company's cement capacity increased to 109 million tonnes with the commissioning of new grinding capacity at various locations. Meaningful progress was made on portfolio integration, with the amalgamation of Sanghi Industries and Penna Cement completed, while ACC and Orient Cement are under process. The "One Cement" platform aims to enhance operational performance and business synergies.
However, the acquired assets, particularly Sanghi and Penna, experienced lower utilization levels (57% and 46% respectively). Turnaround initiatives for these plants have taken longer than expected, leading to higher-than-anticipated costs due to increased freight, packing, fuel, and branding costs. Additionally, raw material costs were impacted by pending railway infrastructure improvements.
Ambuja Cements aims to streamline operations and expand margins in FY27, focusing on trade sales, premium product sales, and improving utilization at Penna and Sanghi. The company expects INR150 to INR200 savings from components like fly ash and green energy costs. Consolidated volumes are projected to grow by 8% to around 80 million tonnes in FY27. The company anticipates hitting a capacity of 119 million tonnes by the end of FY27, with plans to recalibrate expansion in line with railway policies and optimize current capacities.
Management acknowledged cost escalations in Q4, particularly in March, with industry costs rising by ₹400-500 per bag. Ambuja's cost for the March quarter was approximately ₹4,500 per tonne, with a normalized cost of ₹4,250. The company expects a decline in costs in the coming quarters, with a potential saving of INR150-200 from specific cost components. Cement pricing saw a modest improvement of ₹10-20 in select pockets, but the industry faces pressure in passing on cost increases due to softer demand.
Capex for FY26 was around ₹7,500 crore, with an estimate of ₹6,000-6,500 crore for FY27. The company is focusing on organic growth, stabilizing ongoing expansions, and optimizing existing assets. Future capex plans are being recalibrated, with potential delays of 1-2 years for targets previously set for FY28. Management confirmed that inorganic opportunities are continuously evaluated, but the primary focus remains on organic development and greenfield expansion.
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