Barring the company’s revenue, which increased from the year-ago period, its net profit, EBITDA, and margins declined from the comparable quarter..
The company’s net profit fell 9.7% to ₹77.3 crore from ₹85.6 crore in the fourth quarter of the previous year. This is despite the revenue going up by 11.4% to ₹643.8 crore in the March quarter from ₹578 crore last year.
Its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) declined 7.3% to ₹97.9 crore from ₹105.6 crore last year, while margins contracted to 15.2% from 18.3% in the year-ago period.
Cera Sanitaryware’s board of directors has also recommended a dividend of ₹75 per share of ₹5 each for the financial year 2026. The dividend, if approved by the members at the annual general meeting, will be remitted within 30 days.
The company’s 28th annual general meeting will be held on July 23, 2026.
Shares of Cera Santiaryware gave up most of their gains after the earnings announcement, but have recovered from the lows, currently trading 2.1% higher at ₹5,571.5. The stock is up 10% in the last one month, enabling it to turn positive on a year-to-date basis as well.
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