D.G. Khan Cement (DGKC) announces Q3 financial results

Insight Securities (Private) Ltd (ISL) has just released an update on its coverage of DG Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC) stock. The research house has raised its Dec 24 target price to Rs. 152 per share.

Key Highlights from DGKC’s Financial Report

The company has reported unconsolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of PKR1.2bn, translating to Earnings Per Share (EPS) of PKR2.7. This result surpasses expectations, primarily due to higher gross margins than anticipated.

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, the company’s revenue declined by 22% year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter to PKR14.3bn. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower dispatches.

The gross margins witnessed a significant increase of approximately 7 and 13 percentage points year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, respectively. This rise could be attributed to an efficient fuel mix and lower coal prices, although further clarification is awaited.

Distribution expenses decreased by 23% and 40% year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, respectively, due to reduced dispatches. Meanwhile, administrative costs increased by 40% year-on-year and 4% quarter-on-quarter due to inflationary pressures.

DG Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC) has recently released its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Let’s take a closer look at the key financial metrics:

Financial Metrics (PKRmn)	3QFY24	3QFY23	2QFY24	YoY	QoQ	9MFY24	9MFY23
Net Sales	14,266	18,282	18,267	-22%	-22%	49,051	48,044
Cost of Sales	10,623	14,802	15,937	-28%	-33%	39,863	40,306
Gross Profit	3,644	3,480	2,330	5%	56%	9,187	7,738
Gross Margin	26%	19%	13%	19%	16%	–	–
Admin Cost	307	219	295	40%	4%	887	767
Distribution Cost	414	539	693	-23%	-40%	1,616	926
Other Income	1,013	756	1,337	34%	-24%	124	160
Financial Charges	1,957	1,673	2,028	17%	-4%	6,073	4,876
Profit Before Tax (PBT)	1,921	1,767	660	9%	191%	3,664	3,157
Taxes	740	586	266	26%	178%	1,429	1,044
Profit After Tax (PAT)	1,180	1,180	394	0%	200%	2,235	2,112
Earnings Per Share (EPS)	2.69	2.69	0.90	5.10	4.82	–	–

Other income increased to PKR1bn, marking a 34% year-on-year increase, primarily due to higher dividend income.

However, finance costs rose by 17% year-on-year to PKR1.95bn due to elevated interest rates and higher debt levels, although they decreased by 4% quarter-on-quarter.

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