Bestway Cement profit increases 24.47% to Rs6.84 billion

Bestway Cement BWCL recorded profit of Rs6.84 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with Rs5.50 billion in the corresponding quarter a year earlier. Earnings per share came to Rs11.47, against Rs9.22 in the same period last year.

Gross turnover was Rs50.05 billion, up from Rs41.22 billion. Rebates and discounts amounted to Rs1.63 billion, compared with Rs1.81 billion, while sales tax and excise duty totalled Rs16.12 billion against Rs13.53 billion. Net turnover therefore stood at Rs32.30 billion, versus Rs25.89 billion.

Cost of sales rose to Rs22.16 billion from Rs18.68 billion. Gross profit reached Rs10.14 billion, compared with Rs7.21 billion. Operating profit was Rs8.20 billion, up from Rs6.05 billion; selling and distribution expenses were Rs525.29 million and administrative expenses were Rs884.73 million.

Finance cost declined to Rs1.25 billion from Rs1.41 billion, while finance and other income, net, was Rs298.42 million compared with Rs135.98 million. The share of profit from equity-accounted investees, net of tax, was Rs2.96 billion, down from Rs3.40 billion. Income tax expense increased to Rs3.37 billion from Rs2.68 billion, and profit before tax reached Rs10.21 billion, compared with Rs8.18 billion.