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The Ramco Cements Limited
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Recent Discussions
Kotak Securities maintains a "Sell" recommendation for Ramco Cements with a target price of ₹690 due to a miss in Q4 EBITDA caused by weak volumes and margins. The earnings outlook remains uncertain, partly due to cautious capital expenditure guidance, emphasis on debt reduction, and intense regional competition.
Jefferies has maintained a Hold rating on Ramco Cements, setting a target of ₹920, despite challenging Q4 with reduced volumes, EBITDA misses, and market share losses. The company is grappling with escalating costs over ₹500/tonne, exceeding price increases. However, efforts to manage leverage through lower capital expenditure and asset monetization offer some relief.
Citi continues to advise against investing in Ramco Cements due to a revised target price of ₹775, a significant decrease from the previous ₹1025. Investors may want to reconsider their holdings.
Ramco Cements has set August 13, 2026, as the eligibility date for both dividends and AGM voting in relation to their financial year 2025-26. The AGM is scheduled for August 20, 2026.
Ramco Cements released its Q4 earnings report, revealing notable figures. Stay tuned for more details on the company's performance in the final quarter of 2021.
Ramco Cements has announced a dividend of ₹2.50 per share for the fiscal year 2026, payable within a month after the AGM on August 20, 2026. The company's consolidated net profit for FY26 reached ₹698.8 crore, with total income at ₹9,070.2 crore, as per audited results with unmodified opinions.
In the latest financial year, Ramco Cements reported a 16% increase in net profit to ₹694 Crore, accompanied by a 6% growth in revenue to ₹9,056 Crore and a 16% jump in EBITDA. The company's sales volume increased by 2%, reaching 18.8 million tonnes, although capacity utilization decreased to 74%. Notably, the debt was reduced significantly by ₹817 Crore.
Ramco Cements' Q4 EBITDA increased significantly to ₹3.7 billion compared to the previous year, with a boost in margins to 14.3%. The improvement signifies a strong finish for the company in the fiscal year.
Ramco Cements significantly outperformed expectations in Q4, reporting a staggering 372% increase in profit to Rs. 146.4 crore compared to estimates of Rs. 92 crore. The company also announced a dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share and posted a revenue growth of 9%, reaching Rs. 2,606 crore. Shares on the BSE slightly increased by 0.79% following this positive news.
On the 22nd of May, 2026, Ramco Cements' board will convene to finalize the results for their fiscal year 2026. Additionally, the company has announced that a decision on dividend distribution and the closure of the trading window will occur by the 26th of May.
Ramco Cements is currently grappling with increasing costs, issues in capacity expansion, and market difficulties, potentially affecting its stock value. These challenges necessitate close monitoring for investors.
Ramco Cements recorded a significant block deal worth around INR 33.3 crores on the NSE, with approximately 331,746 shares exchanging hands at INR 1,005 each.