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UltraTech Cem. (532538) Jul 2025 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
Expectation of power and fuel cost declines. — target: Declines
“Ashish Jain: Okay. So just last question on power and fuel, will we see further increase? Atul Daga: No, no. I think we will see declines now.”
See the full cited Management analysis of UltraTech Cem.
How durable is the business?
Consolidated volume grew 9.7% YoY, reaching 34.64 million tons, driven by government infrastructure spending and a rebound in urban housing. The UltraTech brand specifically grew by 6.5%. (1 expanding)
“Consolidated UltraTech Cement has grown at 9.7% Y-o-Y, including Kesoram in both the periods... It's 34.64 is including India Cements.”
The company is significantly improving its cost moat by transitioning acquired assets (India Cements) from 3% to 86% green power by FY28 and improving clinker conversion factors. (1 expanding)
“Can you imagine the quantum of gain which the operations have now with a clinker conversion factor of 1.49? It's jumped from 1.44 last quarter.”
Grey Cement remains the core revenue driver, showing 11.4% revenue growth and 8.7% volume growth year-on-year, including the impact of the India Cements acquisition. (2 expanding)
“Grey Cement – Domestic (Incl. India Cements) 17,856 11.4%”
A new focus on premiumization is evident, with premium products now making up 33.8% of the mix, growing 41% year-on-year. (1 expanding)
“Premium product mix of 33.8%, up 41% yoy.”
See the full cited Business Model analysis of UltraTech Cem.
Where does growth come from?
Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) is a high-growth segment, with revenue increasing 23% YoY and the plant footprint expanding by 81 units in a single year. (3 accelerating across 3 signals)
“Number of Plants 397, 81 YoY; Revenue (₹ Crores) 1,826, 23% YoY”
Consolidated sales volumes grew by 9.7% YoY, reaching 36.83 million tons. While domestic grey cement grew 8.7%, overseas volumes surged by 45%, indicating accelerating international traction. (2 accelerating, 1 decelerating across 3 signals)
“Consolidated Sales Volumes 36.83 [Million tons] 9.7% [Growth % YoY]”
Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) is showing steady growth, having crossed the 400-plant mark this year. Management views this as a high-margin, accretive business that will continue to expand. (2 steady, 1 accelerating across 3 signals)
“We know that RMC will keep growing. We have already crossed 400 mark this year, we'll keep growing.”
See the full cited Future Growth analysis of UltraTech Cem.
What could break the thesis?
Fuel costs have stabilized or are expected to decline. While pet coke prices consumed during the quarter were slightly higher than previous periods, management explicitly stated they expect fuel costs to decline moving forward. (1 easing)
“Fuel costs, as you have always been tracking have been in control... Pet coke prices consumed during the quarter were slightly higher as compared to previous periods... No, no. I think we will see declines now.”
EASING. Despite industry fragmentation, UltraTech achieved a 2.2% sequential improvement in grey cement realization, suggesting improved pricing power or better product mix. (1 easing)
“Realisation improved 2.4% yoy and 2.2% qoq.”
See the full cited Risk analysis of UltraTech Cem.
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