Cement Q4 Results Preview - Robust Volume Growth; Weak Cement Prices Led To Earnings Cut: Motilal Oswal

"NDTV Profit’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India’s top brokerages, asset managers and research agencies. These reports offer NDTV Profit’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy..Motilal Oswal Report.We estimate our coverage universe to report strong volume growth of 10% YoY (three-year compound annual growth rate at ~8%) in Q4 FY24. Further, we estimate average capacity utilization of ~93% versus ~91%/79% in Q4 FY23/Q3 FY24. However, cement price corrected across regions in Q4 and the all-India average cement price was down ~7% (down Rs 25 per 50-kg bag) QoQ. We estimate blended realisation for our coverage universe to decline ~3%/4% YoY/QoQ. Given the sharp price correction in Q4 FY24, we estimate average Ebitda/tonne to decline ~12% QoQ to Rs 990 (versus our earlier estimate of Rs 1,100), which would partly be offset by positive operating leverage and favorable fuel prices. Aggregate Ebitda is estimated to increase 24% YoY, while operating profit margin is expected to improve by 2.6% YoY to 18.2%. .Grasim Industries Ltd.’s revenue is estimated to decline 3% YoY. Viscose staple fibre volume is estimated to increase 5% YoY, while realisation is estimated to decline 6% YoY (up ~1% QoQ).Chemical segment volume is estimated to increase 6% YoY, while realization could decline by 20% YoY. We expect the company’s EBITDA to increase 20% YoY and Ebitda margin to improve 1.6% YoY to 8%. Adjusted profit after tax is estimated to grow 80% YoY..Click on the attachment to read the full report:.IT Q4 Results Preview - Tighter Budgets, Lower Discretionary Spend Key Dampeners: IDBI Capital.DISCLAIMERThis report is authored by an external party. NDTV Profit does not vouch for the accuracy of its contents nor is responsible for them in any way. The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. For that you must always consult an expert based on your individual needs. The views expressed in the report are that of the author entity and do not represent the views of NDTV Profit..Users have no license to copy, modify, or distribute the content without permission of the Original Owner."

Cement Q4 Results Preview - Robust Volume Growth; Weak Cement Prices Led To Earnings Cut: Motilal Oswal

Estimate volume growth of ~10% YoY for coverage universe in Q4 FY24

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