ACC Ltd. reported strong Q2 FY25 results, with a 15% year-on-year (YoY) increase in sales volume, reaching 9.3 million tonnes (MnT), marking the highest volume in the Q2 series in the last five years. The company also posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹4,614 crore, reflecting a 4% YoY increase.
Key Financial Highlights:
- Revenue: ₹4,614 crore, up 4% YoY
- Operating EBITDA: ₹436 crore, with a margin of 9.5%
- Net Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹200 crore
- EPS: ₹10.5 for the quarter
- Operating cost: ₹4,486 per metric tonne (PMT), a 6% YoY improvement
- PMT EBITDA: ₹469 crore, with a margin of 9.5%, reducing the margin gap compared to peers
- Cash & Cash Equivalents: ₹2,921 crore
- Net Worth: Increased to ₹16,725 crore
Operational Highlights (YoY):
- Sales Volume: Q2 FY25 saw a 15% YoY increase in sales volume, reaching 9.3 MnT, the highest-ever Q2 volume. For H1 FY25, sales volume grew by 11% YoY to 19.5 MnT, also the highest in the H1 series over the last five years.
- Kiln Fuel Cost: Reduced by 15% in Q2 FY25, from ₹1.85 to ₹1.57 per ‘000 kCal. In H1 FY25, it decreased by 17%, from ₹2.00 to ₹1.66 per ‘000 kCal.
- WHRS as a % of Total Power Consumption: Increased by 1.2 percentage points (pp) to 10% in Q2 FY25. For H1 FY25, this metric rose by 1.4 pp to 10%.
- AFR Consumption in Kiln: Increased by 2.8 pp to 10.2% in Q2 FY25. For H1 FY25, it rose by 2.5 pp to 10.7%.
Other Notable Achievements:
- Released the Sustainability Report for FY24, reaffirming ACC’s commitment to sustainable operations.
- Recognized as one of the ‘Iconic Brands of India 2024’ by The Economic Times.
With strong volume growth, reduced costs, and operational improvements, ACC continues to maintain a robust market position, delivering value to its shareholders.
