October 28, 2025 (MLN): Lucky Cement Limited (PSX: LUCK) has reported a profit after taxation (PAT) of Rs 23.56 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reflecting a 19% year-on-year increase. 

This is due to higher contributions from joint ventures and lower finance costs helped offset margin pressure from rising input expenses.

The company’s strong bottom-line performance translated into a 22.63% jump in earnings per share (EPS) to Rs15.01, up from Rs12.24 (restated) a year earlier.

Despite cost-side challenges, the net profit margin improved by 1.32 percentage points to 19.06%, showcasing greater operational efficiency.

Gross revenue rose 13.54% to Rs155.38bn, while net revenue increased 10.72% to Rs123.6bn, after accounting for a sharp 25.46% rise in sales tax and excise duty.

However, the cost of sales grew faster, up 15.29% to Rs 92.11bn, squeezing the gross profit margin by 2.96 percentage points to 25.47%, compared to 28.43% last year.

Consequently, gross profit dipped marginally by 0.78% to Rs 31.48bn.

Finance cost dropped 40.03% to Rs4.81bn, saving the company over Rs3.20bn due to effective debt management and lower borrowing rates.

Share of profit from joint ventures and associates rose 27.38% to Rs5.4bn, supported by strong performance from affiliated entities. Other income (net) improved 26.58% to Rs4.14bn.

Distribution and administrative expenses remained tightly managed, declining by 6.61% and 1.06%, respectively.

As a result, profit before taxation and levy increased 21.49% to Rs29.95bn.

Even with taxation rising nearly 40% to Rs6.21bn, the company sustained its growth momentum, ending the quarter with a profit after tax of Rs23.56bn.