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Dalmia BharatLtd (542216) Nov 2025 Filing Analysis
How durable is the business?
The company maintained its cost leadership with a significant 60% Y-o-Y growth in EBITDA, achieving a four-digit EBITDA per ton (Rs. 1,013) for the second consecutive quarter. (1 expanding)
“During the quarter, our revenues improved by 11% Y-o-Y to Rs. 3,417 crores, while EBITDA grew by 60% Y-o-Y to Rs. 696 crores, which works out to be Rs. 1,013 per ton for the quarter.”
Logistics efficiency improved with costs declining 3.8% Y-o-Y, despite a slight increase in lead distance to 287 km. (2 expanding)
“Our logistic costs during the quarter declined by 3.8% Y-o-Y to Rs. 1,060 per ton... lead distance was at 287 kilometers.”
Logistics efficiency improved through a shift toward direct dispatches (61% vs 56% last year) and a reduction in the average lead distance to 277 km. (4 expanding)
“46,600+ Channel Partners... Improvement in Direct Dispatch: 60% in Q2FY26 from 53% in Q2FY25”
The trade mix (sales to individual home builders via dealers) expanded to 67% of total sales volume, up from 65% in the previous year, reflecting a strategic focus on higher-quality retail sales. (4 expanding, 1 contracting across 1 engine)
“Share of Trade Sales: 62% in Q2 FY26”
Capacity reached 49.5 million tons following new units in Assam and Bihar. The company announced a further 6 million ton expansion in Karnataka and Maharashtra to pursue pan-India status. (5 expanding)
“Belgaum and Kadapa expansion projects are progressing as per plan, which will give us 12 million tons per annum of cement capacity for West and South markets in the next couple of years.”
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Where does growth come from?
The Northeast expansion is accelerating with the commissioning of a 2.4 MTPA grinding unit in Lanka, Assam in Q4 FY25, making Dalmia the largest producer in the region. The associated clinker unit at Umrangso is on track for Q2 FY26. (4 accelerating, 1 steady across 5 signals, 5 leading indicators)
“we have commenced the trial run production of the new 3.6 million ton per annum clinker line in Umrangso, Assam in September and are expecting commercial production to begin in Q3 of FY '26.”
Dalmia Bharat is maintaining its dominant position in the high-growth North-Eastern region, where it currently holds the leading capacity.
“Dalmia has the leading capacity (FY25)... Dalmia Bharat Limited 8.0”
The top 4 cement players are expected to control nearly 60% of the market by next year, which typically leads to better pricing discipline in the industry. — Capacity Share of Top 4 Players: Increasing
“Share of Top 4 players in the cement supply capacity is expected to reach 59% by end of FY26”
The GST cut is a new fiscal catalyst expected to boost medium-term demand, though it has caused a short-term slowdown in channel inventory pickup. (1 new trend across 1 signal)
“The reduction in GST on cement from 28% to 18% is a long-awaited fiscal relief... This significant reform is expected to boost consumption and support housing demand over the medium to long term.”
The premium product mix is showing an accelerating trend, rising to 24% in the most recent quarter compared to 21% in the same period last year, indicating successful brand-building and higher-value sales. (2 accelerating, 1 decelerating, 2 steady across 5 signals)
“Our trade share stood at 62%, while premium product share was at 22% during the quarter.”
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What could break the thesis?
EBITDA per ton has continued its downward trajectory, falling to Rs 820 in FY25 from Rs 917 in FY24 and Rs 1,333 in FY21, indicating intensifying pressure on unit profitability. (2 intensifying, 3 easing, 2 high-severity)
“Softened cement prices primarily impacted the performance of the company in FY25”
The risk is intensifying due to a new retrospective legislative action by the West Bengal government. The 'Revocation Act' enacted on April 2, 2025, cancels incentive schemes retrospectively, directly threatening INR 250 crores of the company's INR 780 crore outstanding incentive balance. (2 intensifying, 2 easing, 1 stable, 1 high-severity)
“Another implication of the same for the sector will be on the accrual of incentive income. With the lower GST rate, the accrual of incentives will now get deferred. Therefore, we expect total incentive accrual for the year to be around Rs. 240 crores compared to our earlier guidance of Rs. 300 crores.”
Gross debt increased to Rs 6,456 Cr in Q1FY26 following a Rs 950 Cr NCD issuance. Net Debt to EBITDA remains low at 0.33x, but the trajectory of absolute debt is increasing. (2 intensifying, 1 easing, 2 stable)
“I think, we are waiting for the JP outcome and which we expect, hopefully, this quarter. Let's see how it plays out... I think I will be able to give more visibility only in March '26.”
The risk is INTENSIFYING as management notes that fuel prices have started 'inching up' in the last couple of months and spot prices remain highly volatile. (2 intensifying, 2 easing)
“The Pet Coke prices currently are around 116. So, naturally, pressure on the external front will be coming into the cost.”
The risk remains stable as the acquisition is still under process with the Committee of Creditors (CoC). Management is maintaining flexibility by keeping organic projects (like Jaisalmer) in a 'state of readiness' until the JP outcome is clear. (3 stable, 1 insufficient_data)
“Share of Top 4 players in the cement supply capacity is expected to reach 59% by end of FY26”
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