Andhra Cements achieved a significant financial turnaround in the quarter ended March 2026, reporting a net profit of ₹48.52 crore compared to a net loss of ₹49.91 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. According to the company's audited financial results for FY26, this represents a complete reversal of the company's quarterly performance, driven by a deferred tax gain of ₹8,932 lakh during the quarter. The basic and diluted earnings per share for Q4 FY26 were recorded at ₹5.26, a significant improvement from the loss per share of ₹5.41 in Q4 FY25.
The company's revenue performance showed robust growth with sales rising 73.07% to ₹154.85 crore in Q4 FY2026, as compared to ₹89.47 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. As reported in the audited financial results, total income for the quarter stood at ₹162.54 crore, with the company's revenue from operations surging to ₹154.85 crore from ₹89.47 crore in Q4 FY25. This substantial revenue increase contributed significantly to the company's improved profitability during the quarter.
For the complete financial year ended March 2026, Andhra Cements reported a net loss of ₹67.16 lakh, which was a substantial improvement from the net loss of ₹152.11 lakh recorded in the previous financial year. According to the audited financial results, revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹442.49 lakh, compared to ₹274.05 lakh in FY25. Total income for the year rose to ₹452.39 lakh from ₹281.54 lakh in the prior year, while total expenses increased to ₹608.87 lakh from ₹449.79 lakh in FY25. The company's loss before tax for the year was ₹156.48 lakh, narrower than the loss of ₹174.51 lakh reported in the preceding year.
The company's operational performance showed mixed results with operating profit margin (OPM) at 5.70% in Q4 FY2026, compared to 5.92% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. As reported in the audited financial results, total expenses for Q4 FY26 stood at ₹203.34 lakh, compared to ₹132.81 lakh in Q4 FY25. The loss before tax for Q4 was ₹40.80 lakh, narrowing from ₹49.91 lakh in the same period of the previous year, indicating better operational efficiency despite margin compression. The company's deferred tax gain of ₹8,932 lakh during the quarter was a key factor in driving the swing to profitability.
The company's board approved the amalgamation with Sagar Cements Limited in March 2026, subject to necessary approvals under Sections 230 and 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. As per the audited financial results, total assets stood at ₹1,420.06 lakh as of March 31, 2026, up from ₹1,144.41 lakh in the previous year. Non-current borrowings increased to ₹1,012.16 lakh from ₹698.53 lakh, while total current liabilities stood at ₹284.54 lakh. The company disclosed qualified borrowings of ₹705.56 crore, with incremental qualified borrowings during the year amounting to ₹144.47 crore. The company's credit rating stood at IND BBB & IND A3+ with a rating watch with developing implications.
