Ramco Cements FY26 Profit After Tax Jumps to ₹694 Crore, Up 66%
The Ramco Cements Limited reported a 66% year-on-year increase in Profit After Tax to ₹694 crore for FY26. Net revenue grew 6% to ₹9,056 crore. EBIDTA increased by 16% to ₹1,482 crore. Net debt reduced by ₹817 crore to ₹3,664 crore. The company proposed a dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share.
The substantial increase in profit, revenue growth, debt reduction, and capacity expansion plans are material financial and strategic developments that will likely have a significant impact on the company's stock.
The company reported significant growth in profit after tax and EBITDA, along with revenue growth and a reduction in net debt, indicating strong financial performance.
The Ramco Cements Limited announced its standalone audited results for the Financial Year 2026 (FY26). The company reported a net revenue of ₹9,056 crores for FY26, a 6% increase from ₹8,539 crores in FY25, driven by a 4% YoY improvement in prices. Revenue from construction chemicals grew significantly by 66%, while cement revenue grew by 5%.
EBIDTA for FY26 stood at ₹1,482 crores, a 16% increase from ₹1,276 crores in FY25, with EBIDTA per ton rising to ₹788/- from ₹690/-. Profit before tax after exceptional items for FY26 was ₹879 crores, compared to ₹466 crores in FY25. Consequently, profit after tax for FY26 surged to ₹694 crores, a substantial increase from ₹417 crores in FY25.
The cost of raw materials per ton increased by 7% to ₹1,023/- in FY26, primarily due to the levy of mineral bearing land tax in Tamil Nadu. Total sale volume for FY26 was 18.81 million tons, a marginal 2% growth from 18.50 million tons in FY25. Cement capacity utilization decreased to 74% from 77% due to a 2 MTPA capacity increase in February 2026.
Power and fuel cost per ton of cement decreased to ₹1,098/- in FY26 from ₹1,123/- in FY25, aided by increased usage of green power (40% in FY26 vs 36% in FY25) and improved clinker conversion ratio. The company has monetized ₹1,098 crores through the sale of non-core assets over the past two years and plans to dispose of remaining identified non-core assets valued at ~₹150 crores.
Net debt reduced by ₹817 crores to ₹3,664 crores as of March 31, 2026. The company plans to achieve a cement capacity of ~31 MTPA by FY27, including debottlenecking and brownfield expansion. The proposed dividend for FY26 is ₹2.50/- per equity share.
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