{"id":9805,"date":"2025-07-15T15:33:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ksestocks.com\/blog\/?p=9805"},"modified":"2025-07-15T15:33:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:33:52","slug":"mlcfs-smart-fuel-strategy-is-expected-to-drives-strong-earnings-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ksestocks.com\/blog\/mlcfs-smart-fuel-strategy-is-expected-to-drives-strong-earnings-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"MLCF\u2019s smart fuel strategy is expected to drives strong earnings growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF<\/a>)<\/strong> is expected to deliver a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter of FY25, with profits almost doubling<\/strong> compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to estimates, MLCF is likely to report net earnings of Rs3 billion<\/strong>, translating into Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Rs2.9<\/strong>, up 93% year-on-year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s driving the growth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Higher Sales Volumes<\/strong>
    MLCF sold more cement during the quarter, showing strong demand in both local and export markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Smarter Use of Fuel<\/strong>
    The company improved its fuel mix by using more efficient combinations of coal and power<\/strong>, helping to reduce costs and protect profit margins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Margins slightly lower but still strong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The company is expected to post gross margins of 37%<\/strong>, just slightly below last year\u2019s 38%. This shows MLCF is maintaining profitability even as input costs vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Quarter-on-Quarter growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Compared to the previous quarter, profits are expected to rise 9%<\/strong>, thanks to better cement prices<\/strong> in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Earnings snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \ud83d\udcc5 Period<\/th>EPS (Rs)<\/th>YoY Change<\/th>QoQ Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    4QFY25E<\/td>2.9<\/td>+92%<\/td>+8%<\/td><\/tr>
    4QFY24A<\/td>1.5<\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
    3QFY25A<\/td>2.7<\/td>\u2014<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    MLCF is showing strong momentum as it closes out the fiscal year. With increased volumes, smarter fuel management, and rising prices, the company is in a solid position heading into FY26<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For investors, these results reflect resilience, efficiency, and continued growth potential<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Source: Sherman Securities Limited <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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