Oct 26, 2022 (MLN): Attock Cement Pakistan Restricted (ACPL) witnessed a 26.5% YoY decline in its consolidated internet profits to Rs275.3 million (EPS: Rs1.54) in initial quarter of fiscal year 2022-23, versus the net gain of Rs373.32mn (EPS: Rs2.42) attained in the very same interval final 12 months (SPLY).
Likely by the assertion issued to PSX, the prime line of the firm observed an improve of only 15% YoY to Rs6.6bn in revenue.
The slender enhance in income is primarily attributable to the significant hikes in retention costs which have been countered by a 44% YoY decline in offtake to 335k tons supplied monsoon rains and flooding throughout the place, a report by Arif Habib observed.
The gross margins in 1QFY23 settled at 16% when compared to 18% in SPLY owed to volumetric decrease, bounce in coal rates, and better strength tariff as the plant was shut down for fifty percent a quarter so reduce use of waste warmth recovery plant additional to the woes, and PKR depreciation.
Distribution costs remained flat at Rs371.26mn, admin charges increased by 35% YoY and financial prices inflated by about 3x YoY to Rs156mn.
Notably, the constructive emphasize is a 90% YoY raise in other money to Rs81.8mn for the duration of the period of time beneath overview.
On the taxation entrance, the effective tax amount of the enterprise for the period of time stands at 17% compared to 18% in the corresponding period final calendar year.
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Posted on:2022-10-26T11:14:23+05:00
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