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<ul><li>JKLC reported robust operating performance during the quarter positively impacted on the back of higher demand and improved realization.</li><li>Its revenue grew by 12% YoY(above expectations), driven by demand and better realization YoY.</li><li>The company’s EBITDA/APAT grew by 29%/32% owing to lowercosts and better realization.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

JKLC reported robust operating performance during the quarter positively impacted on the back of higher demand and improved realization.Its revenue grew by 12% YoY(above expectations), driven by demand and better realization YoY.The company’s EBITDA/APAT grew by 29%/32% owing to lowercosts and better realization.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited - Robust Operating Performance; Retain BUY

<ul><li>JK Lakshmi Cement (JKLC) is a dominant player in the cement industry in its key markets of North and West India and derives 75% of its revenue from these two regions.</li><li>It has a sizeable market presence in Eastern India as well.</li><li>The total cement capacity of the company on a consolidated basis stands at 13.9 million tonne per annum (mtpa).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

JK Lakshmi Cement (JKLC) is a dominant player in the cement industry in its key markets of North and West India and derives 75% of its revenue from these two regions.It has a sizeable market presence in Eastern India as well.The total cement capacity of the company on a consolidated basis stands at 13.9 million tonne per annum (mtpa).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pick of the Week - JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd - 09 October 2023

<ul><li>JKLC reported mixed operating performance during the quarter due to the impact of higher costs and lower realization QoQ.</li><li>Its revenue grew by 5% YoY (in line with expectations), driven by demand and better realization YoY.</li><li>The company’s EBITDA/APAT degrew by 23%/26% impacted by higher costs primarily led by the increase in the purchase of stock in trade and consequently impacted margins which came in at 10.3% against 14% YoY (Our estimate of 12.7%). </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

JKLC reported mixed operating performance during the quarter due to the impact of higher costs and lower realization QoQ.Its revenue grew by 5% YoY (in line with expectations), driven by demand and better realization YoY.The company’s EBITDA/APAT degrew by 23%/26% impacted by higher costs primarily led by the increase in the purchase of stock in trade and consequently impacted margins which came in at 10.3% against 14% YoY (Our estimate of 12.7%). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited - Geo Mix & Cost Optimization To Drive Margins

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<ul><li>Demand growth slows in Q1FY25: The slowdown in construction activities during the general elections in April and May has adversely impacted cement sales in these months</li><li>The scorching heat further dented demand during Q1FY25 and the industry demand growth is expected to slow down to low single digit YoY</li><li>We estimate the aggregate volumes of our coverage universe will deliver 5% YoY volume growth, implying 8% QoQ volume decline.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Demand growth slows in Q1FY25: The slowdown in construction activities during the general elections in April and May has adversely impacted cement sales in these monthsThe scorching heat further dented demand during Q1FY25 and the industry demand growth is expected to slow down to low single digit YoYWe estimate the aggregate volumes of our coverage universe will deliver 5% YoY volume growth, implying 8% QoQ volume decline.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cement (Q1FY25 Results Preview): Weak Pricing Continues to Offset Cost Gains

<ul><li>Cement demand to moderate: After experiencing double-digit volume growth in Q4FY24 driven by strong demand from the infrastructure sector, increased pre-election spending, and seasonally favourable conditions, cement consumption moderated in Q1FY25.</li><li>This moderation was due to factors such as the general election, extreme heat conditions, labour shortages, and unseasonal rain in some regions.</li><li>According to provisional numbers released by the Office of the Economic Adviser, cement demand grew by 9% in FY24</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cement demand to moderate: After experiencing double-digit volume growth in Q4FY24 driven by strong demand from the infrastructure sector, increased pre-election spending, and seasonally favourable conditions, cement consumption moderated in Q1FY25.This moderation was due to factors such as the general election, extreme heat conditions, labour shortages, and unseasonal rain in some regions.According to provisional numbers released by the Office of the Economic Adviser, cement demand grew by 9% in FY24Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cement Q1fy25 Result Preview: Moderation in Demand, Pricing Weak

India

India Cements Limited manufactures different varieties of cement and clinker. The Company also manufactures and exports textiles.

Birla Corporation Limited is a manufacturing company that produces and sells cement, automobile trim parts, jute goods, synthetic and cotton yarns, and PVC floor coverings and coated fabrics. The Group also manufactures calcium carbide, ferromanganese, silico manganese, oxygen and iron and steel castings.

Orient Cement Limited manufactures and distributes cement.

Prism Johnson Limited manufactures and sells building materials. The Company offers a wide range of products such as cement, ready-mixed concrete, tiles, bath products, aggregates, sand, sanitary ware, faucets, modular kitchens, marbles, and construction chemicals. Prism Johnson serves customers in India.

Orient Refractories Ltd. fabricates metal products.  The Company manufactures slide gate plates, nozzles and well blocks, tundish nozzles, bottom purging refractories and top purging lances, slag arresting darts, basic spray mass for tundish working lining, and castables.

Heidelbergcement India Ltd. manufactures portland slag cement and portland pozzolana cement.

Mangalam Cement Limited develops, manufactures and distributes portland cement and clinker.

KCP Limited is a diversified company with interests in heavy engineering, sugar, cement, hydel-power, information technology, and biotechnology.

Sagar Cements Ltd. produces and distributes portland cement.  The Company offers slag, super grade, and special sulphate resistance cements.

Sanghi Industries Ltd. manufactures cement.

Siam City Cement Public Company Limited produces and distributes cement under branded names with various type of cement for different applications.  The Company also also produces and distributes ready-mix concrete and aggregates under branded names, as well as branded wood-replacement products.

Henan Tongli Cement Co., Ltd. produces and sells cement.  The Company's products include ordinary Portland cement, Portland slag cement and other cement equipments.

Sichuan Shuangma Cement Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets cement and cement products.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also generates electric power and trades construction materials.

Shandong Jinjing Science & Technology Stock Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets float glass, coated glass, and ultra-white glass.  The Company's products are used in glass processing and construction industries.

Anhui Fangxing Science & Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets float glass, coated glass, ITO conductive coated glass, glass deeply-processed products, and other advanced materials.

Guangdong Tapai Group Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets cements.

STO SE & Co. KGaA manufactures and sells building materials and products for the commercial and residential construction industry in Europe.  The Company offers a variety of climate and acoustic insulating modular facade and interior wall systems in plaster materials.  Sto also offers painting and recycled glass products for construction and provides consulting services.

Marshalls plc is a holding company.  Through its subsidiaries, the Group manufactures and sells a variety of building materials for the construction, home improvement and garden landscaping sectors.  Their merchandise includes concrete, stone and clay, patio and driveway products, drainage systems, and DIY items.

Nuh Cimento Sanayi AS manufactures and sells cement, clinker, and autoclaved aerated concrete.

Cimentas Izmir Cimento Fabrikalari Turk AS produces cement, cement-related building materials and construction products.  The Company supplies cement domestically and exports to Russia, the Middle East, and Africa.

J.K. Lakshmi Cement Ltd. manufactures cement, which it sells under the brand name JK Lakshmi.

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JK Lakshmi Cement Limited - Robust Operating Performance; Retain BUY

JKLC reported robust operating performance during the quarter positively impacted on the back of higher demand and improved realization.

Axis Direct

Pick of the Week - JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd - 09 October 2023

JK Lakshmi Cement (JKLC) is a dominant player in the cement industry in its key markets of North and West India and derives 75% of its revenue from...

Axis Direct

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited - Geo Mix & Cost Optimization To Drive Margins

JKLC reported mixed operating performance during the quarter due to the impact of higher costs and lower realization QoQ.

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Cement (Q1FY25 Results Preview): Weak Pricing Continues to Offset Cost Gains

Demand growth slows in Q1FY25: The slowdown in construction activities during the general elections in April and May has adversely impacted cement...

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Cement Q1fy25 Result Preview: Moderation in Demand, Pricing Weak

This moderation was due to factors such as the general election, extreme heat conditions, labour shortages, and unseasonal rain in some regions.

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