ULTRACEMCO - UltraTech Cem.

📊 NSE: ULTRACEMCO 🏢 Cement - North India 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 14:40

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Consolidated Net Sales grew 21.3% YoY to INR 19,371 Cr in Q2 FY26 from INR 15,967 Cr in Q2 FY25. Standalone Net Sales grew 15.7% to INR 17,632 Cr. RMC (Ready Mix Concrete) now accounts for 4% of total cement volumes.

Geographic Revenue Split

Pan-India presence with 34 integrated units in India and 1 overseas. The company operates 75 physical locations and 400+ RMC plants across India, UAE, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka. Specific regional % split not disclosed in available documents.

Profitability Margins

Consolidated PAT margin was 8.0% for FY25, down from 9.9% in FY24. For Q2 FY26, Consolidated PAT was INR 1,232 Cr, a 75.2% increase from INR 703 Cr in Q2 FY25, driven by volume growth and efficiency.

EBITDA Margin

Consolidated EBITDA margin for Q2 FY26 was 16.8% (INR 3,268 Cr on INR 19,371 Cr sales), up from 14.1% in Q2 FY25. EBITDA per ton reached INR 1,197 in Q1 FY26 compared to INR 952 in Q1 FY25, a 25.7% improvement.

Capital Expenditure

Planned organic expansion of ~30 MTPA over FY26-27 requiring INR 18,000-20,000 Cr. H1 FY26 capex spend was INR 4,880 Cr. An additional INR 500 Cr is being invested in Kesoram assets for efficiency improvements like WHRS.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Maintains CRISIL AAA/Stable and CARE AAA/Stable ratings. Financial flexibility is high with a cash balance of over INR 5,800 Cr as of March 31, 2025. Average fund-based bank limit utilization was 69% through March 2025.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Key raw materials include Limestone (from captive reserves), Coal, Gypsum, and Fly Ash. Raw material consumption cost was INR 3,384 Cr in Q2 FY26, representing 17.5% of net sales.

Import Sources

Limestone is sourced from captive mines in India. Fuel (Coal/Petcoke) is sourced through a mix of domestic supply and imports from global markets. Specific countries not listed.

Key Suppliers

Not specifically named in the documents, though the company utilizes supplier's credit as part of its debt structure.

Capacity Expansion

Current grey cement capacity is 192.3 MTPA (as of June 30, 2025). Target is to exceed 200 MTPA by the end of FY26. Green energy capacity stands at 1,372 MW (351 MW WHRS + 1,020 MW Renewables).

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs increased 28.4% YoY to INR 3,384 Cr in Q2 FY26. Procurement strategies focus on increasing the Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR), which reached 5.7% in FY25.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Operating leverage impact was INR 70 per ton in Q2 FY26 due to lower seasonal volumes. Efficiency is driven by 1,333 MW of captive thermal power and 351 MW of Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS).

Logistics & Distribution

Logistics costs were INR 4,127 Cr in Q2 FY26, representing 21.3% of net sales. The company focuses on reducing lead distance to support profitability.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

6-7%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be achieved through a mix of organic expansion (30 MTPA by FY27), integration of India Cements (ICL) and Kesoram assets, and increasing market share from 28% to 32-33%. The company is also expanding its retail footprint via 5,000 UBS stores.

Products & Services

Grey cement, White cement, Wall Care Putty, Ready Mix Concrete (RMC), and specialized building materials sold through UltraTech Building Solutions (UBS) stores.

Brand Portfolio

UltraTech Cement, UltraTech Building Solutions (UBS), Birla White, Wonder Wall Care.

New Products/Services

Focus on 'Premium Cement' which is seeing better on-ground demand. RMC is a growing segment now contributing 4% of total volumes.

Market Expansion

Targeting a capacity of 200 MTPA by FY26 exit. Expansion includes new units in areas like Amravati and development near the new Mumbai Airport and data centers.

Market Share & Ranking

Largest player in the Indian cement industry with a 28% capacity share, targeting 32-33% in the medium term.

Strategic Alliances

Acquisition of The India Cements Ltd (ICL) effective December 2024 and Kesoram cement business. Investment in Wonder Wall Care (INR 234 Cr).

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is seeing consolidation (UltraTech's acquisitions) and a shift toward green energy. Demand is driven by infrastructure projects like Vadhavan Port and urban real estate.

Competitive Landscape

Largest player in a cyclical, commoditized market. Competitors include other large Pan-India and regional players, though UltraTech is the only one with a 28% market share.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on massive scale (192.3 MTPA), Pan-India distribution network, and cost leadership through captive power (TPP/WHRS) and limestone reserves. This scale makes it difficult for smaller players to compete on price.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to government capex and interest rates affecting individual home builders. Industry growth is projected at 6-7% for FY26.

Consumer Behavior

Shift toward 'Premium Cement' and one-stop-shop procurement for home building via the 5,000 UBS retail stores.

Geopolitical Risks

Exposure to global fuel price volatility (coal/petcoke) due to geopolitical tensions affecting energy imports.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Subject to environmental norms regarding emissions and waste generation. The company is increasing its Thermal Substitution Rate (5.7%) to meet sustainability goals.

Environmental Compliance

NSE Sustainability rating of '61' for FY2025. Committed to RE 100 initiative (100% renewable energy by 2050).

Taxation Policy Impact

Consolidated tax expenses for Q2 FY26 were INR 418 Cr on a PBT of ~INR 1,650 Cr, implying an effective tax rate of approximately 25.3%.

Legal Contingencies

Not disclosed in available documents. (SEBI/Capital market matters excluded per instructions).

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Volatility in input costs (fuel/freight) and realization prices. Cyclicality of the cement industry can lead to unfavorable price cycles during capacity bunching.