JK Cement Ltd (JKCEMENT) Q2FY26 Concall Summary - Sep-2025 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The company reported a robust 18% year-over-year (YoY) growth in consolidated revenue, driven by strong performance in the Central and South India markets, although revenue saw a 10% sequential decline due to seasonality.
- EBITDA for the quarter grew significantly by 57% YoY to INR 447 crores, with EBITDA margins expanding to 15.9% from 11.5% in the same quarter last year, reflecting improved operational efficiency despite some cost pressures.
- The company is aggressively pursuing its expansion strategy, with the 6 million-ton Panna project nearing completion and the new 4-million-ton integrated plant at Jaisalmer progressing on schedule, for which major orders have been placed and site work has commenced.
- Management highlighted that higher "other expenses" during the quarter were a temporary phenomenon, primarily driven by maintenance work on three major kilns and significant branding and marketing activities, such as annual dealer conferences, which are typically concentrated in this lean period.
- The company maintained its full-year volume growth guidance of around 10%, targeting approximately 20 million tons for FY26, signaling confidence in underlying demand despite some near-term pricing pressures in the market.
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