JK Cement Q4 FY26: Net Sales Up 11% YoY to ₹12,568 Cr, PAT Rises 21% to ₹1,033 Cr
JK Cement's Q4 FY26 results show a 11% YoY increase in net sales to ₹3,614 Cr and a 21% YoY rise in full-year PAT to ₹1,033 Cr. The company commissioned its Buxar expansion and is progressing on its Jaisalmer greenfield project, expected by H1 FY28. A dividend of ₹20 per share is proposed.
The announcement details strong financial results, capacity expansions, and a proposed dividend, which are material events impacting investor sentiment and the company's future growth prospects.
The company reported significant year-on-year growth in net sales and profit after tax, alongside progress in capacity expansions and a proposed dividend, indicating positive financial performance and strategic development.
JK Cement Limited announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and the year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a consolidated net sales of ₹12,568 crore for the full year, an increase of 16% compared to ₹10,802 crore in the previous year. For the fourth quarter, net sales increased by 15% to ₹3,614 crore from ₹3,132 crore in the previous quarter and by 11% year-on-year.
EBITDA for the full year rose by 18% to ₹2,318 crore from ₹1,968 crore in the previous year. In the fourth quarter, EBITDA increased by 25% to ₹670 crore sequentially but decreased by 9% year-on-year to ₹736 crore. EBITDA margins for the quarter stood at 18.5%, compared to 17.1% in the previous quarter and 22.5% in the prior year's quarter. For the full year, EBITDA margins were 18.5% versus 18.2% in the previous year.
Profit After Tax (PAT) for the full year grew by 21% to ₹1,033 crore from ₹851 crore in the previous year. In Q4 FY26, PAT increased by 91% to ₹345 crore sequentially, but it was 17% lower year-on-year compared to ₹412 crore. Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the year was ₹133.70, up from ₹110.1 in the previous year. The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of ₹20 per share, subject to shareholder approval.
In terms of project updates, the company commissioned its greenfield expansion at Buxar, Bihar, completing a 6 million ton capacity expansion in Central India. The capacity at Muddapur was increased by 1 million tons to 4.5 million tons. Construction has commenced on a new greenfield project in Jaisalmer, comprising a 7 million ton plant with 4 million tons of integrated clinker capacity, along with 3 million ton grinding units at Bikaner and in Punjab. The Jaisalmer integrated plant is expected to cost around ₹3,630 crore, with ₹742 crore spent by March 2026, and is projected for commissioning in H1 FY28. The Bikaner grinding unit is also slated for H1 FY28 commissioning, while the Punjab grinding unit is expected to be commissioned in H1 FY28 as well.
A 6 lakh ton Wall Putty plant at Nathdwara, Rajasthan, is in the advanced stage of completion and is expected to be commissioned by September 2026. The company's gross debt as of March 31, 2026, was ₹5,136 crore, with net debt at ₹3,370 crore, resulting in a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.45 and a net debt to equity ratio of 0.48.
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