Oct 28, 2026, 8:42 AM
Dewan Cement reports quarterly loss of Rs 244.308 million for Q1 FY2027
Financial ResultDewan Cement Limited announced unaudited results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Net sales increased year over year and the net loss and loss per share narrowed, but the operating loss widened. The company recommended no cash dividend, bonus shares, or rights shares.
Key Findings
- Net sales were Rs 6,495.770 million, up from Rs 5,590.963 million in the prior-year quarter.
- The company reported a net loss of Rs 244.308 million, compared with Rs 396.457 million a year earlier.
- Operating loss widened to Rs 365.026 million from Rs 255.175 million.
- Loss per share narrowed to Rs 0.45 from Rs 0.82.
- No cash dividend, bonus shares, or rights shares were recommended.
Financial Performance
| Metric | PreviousQuarter ended September 30, 2025 | CurrentQuarter ended September 30, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales - Net | 5,590,963 | 6,495,770 | +16.2% |
| Gross profit | 160,757 | 97,516 | -39.3% |
| Operating profit/(loss) | (255,175) | (365,026) | -43% |
| Loss after Taxation | (396,457) | (244,308) | +38.4% |
| Loss per share - Basic and diluted (Rupees) | (0.82) | (0.45) | +45.1% |
| Finance cost | (2,608) | (2,176) | +16.6% |
| Cash and bank balances | 361,449 | 144,951 | -59.9% |
| Short term borrowings | 579,159 | 579,159 | 0% |
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