Sarbottam Cement’s Profit Rises 7.70%

Sarbottam Cement Limited reported a net profit of Rs. 1.10 arba in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2082/83, up 7.70% from Rs. 1.02 arba in the corresponding period last year.

The company’s revenue from operations increased 7.56% to Rs. 10.26 arba from Rs. 9.54 arba a year earlier. Other income also increased 28.59% to Rs. 17.70 crore.

Despite the increase in revenue and profit, total expenses rose sharply by 34.44% to Rs. 1.16 arba.

Sarbottam Cement’s paid-up capital increased 5% to Rs. 5.22 arba from Rs. 4.98 arba. Other equity rose 2.36% to Rs. 4.88 arba, while the company reported Rs. 33.69 crore in revaluation reserves.

The company’s total equity stood at Rs. 10.43 arba at the end of the quarter. Property, plant and equipment increased 8.48% to Rs. 9.17 arba, while investments stood at Rs. 1.32 arba.

Trade receivables declined significantly by 18.96% to Rs. 2.54 arba.

Sarbottam Cement’s EPS increased to Rs. 21.20 from Rs. 20.67, while net worth per share declined slightly to Rs. 199.82 from Rs. 202.55.

At the end of the quarter, the company’s shares were trading at Rs. 772, with a P/E ratio of 36.42 times.

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