Ramco Cements Ltd delivered exceptional fourth-quarter results with consolidated net profit reaching ₹146.39 crore, representing a remarkable 5x increase year-on-year and significantly beating analyst estimates of ₹92 crore. According to reports from CNBC TV18, the company reported revenue of ₹2,606 crore versus the estimated ₹2,599 crore, while EBITDA stood at ₹372.8 crore compared to the projected ₹409 crore. The EBITDA margin was recorded at 14.3% against the estimated 15.74%.
On a year-on-year basis, the company demonstrated robust growth across key financial metrics. As reported by CNBC TV18, net profit surged approximately 372% to ₹146.4 crore compared to ₹31 crore in the same period last year. Revenue grew 9% to ₹2,606 crore from ₹2,392 crore year-on-year, while EBITDA rose 16.2% to ₹373 crore from ₹321 crore. The margin improved slightly to 14.3% versus 13.4% in the previous year.
The company's quarterly performance was significantly influenced by exceptional items totaling ₹74.2 crore during the quarter, as reported by CNBC TV18. This substantial one-time impact contributed to the overall profitability surge and helped drive the exceptional year-on-year growth in net profit figures. During the fiscal year, the company recognized an additional impact of ₹20.30 crore as a one-time past service cost due to the enactment of new Labour Codes by the government, accounting for this non-recurring expense under 'Exceptional Items' in the financial statements.
For the full financial year ended March 31, 2026, Ramco Cements delivered robust performance with consolidated annual revenue of ₹9,028.76 crore compared to ₹8,518.40 crore in the previous year, as reported by the company. The consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders stood at ₹698.65 crore, demonstrating resilient operational efficiency despite market fluctuations. The board of directors has recommended a dividend of ₹2.50 per share of ₹1 each for the year ended March 31, 2026, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with its Debt-Equity Ratio improving to 0.48 for the year.
The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, to be held via video conferencing in line with modern governance practices and accessibility. The dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM, will be paid within 30 days of the declaration. Shares of Ramco Cements Ltd ended at ₹914.15, gaining ₹7.20 or 0.79% on the BSE on May 22, as reported by CNBC TV18. The positive market response reflects investor confidence in the company's strong quarterly performance and the board's dividend declaration despite the exceptional items impact on profitability.
