Shares of J.K. Cement Limited fell 4.02% to ₹6,847 in Friday’s trading, ranking among the biggest losers in the Nifty Midcap 150 index. Despite this decline, the company reported robust annual earnings, posting a revenue of ₹11,879.15 crore and a net profit of ₹871.58 crore for FY25.
J.K. Cement Limited, headquartered in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is one of India’s leading players in the cement and building materials industry. The company operates across segments including grey cement, white cement, and wall putty, serving both domestic and international markets with a strong focus on quality-driven construction solutions.
On August 21, 2025, the company’s stock recorded a steep decline of 4.02%, closing at ₹6,847.00. This fall came amid a noticeable surge in trading volume, positioning the stock among the top losers in the Nifty Midcap 150 index.
Despite the market pressure, J.K. Cement continues to demonstrate solid financial fundamentals. For the quarter ending June 2025, the company reported revenue of ₹3,352.53 crore, compared to ₹3,581.18 crore in March 2025. Net profit stood at ₹324.24 crore, lower than the previous quarter’s ₹361.39 crore, reflecting a sequential decline but still maintaining strong profitability.
On a yearly basis, the company delivered impressive results. Revenue for FY25 climbed to ₹11,879.15 crore, up from ₹11,556.00 crore in FY24. Net profit also improved significantly to ₹871.58 crore, compared to ₹789.93 crore in the previous year. Earnings per share (EPS) rose to ₹111.44, further reinforcing the company’s earnings strength.
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Financial highlights also showed an increase in reserves and surplus, rising from ₹5,289 crore in FY24 to ₹6,011 crore in FY25, strengthening the balance sheet. The debt-to-equity ratio stood at a manageable 0.97, reflecting controlled leverage.
In addition, the company declared a final dividend of ₹15 per share, with an effective date of July 8, 2025, underscoring its consistent shareholder reward policy.
Looking at operational efficiency, EBIT for FY25 reached ₹1,700 crore, supported by total income of ₹12,052 crore. Cash flow from operating activities stood at ₹1,939 crore, highlighting strong liquidity despite significant investments in fixed assets.
While short-term price action reflected investor profit-booking and market sentiment, the company’s long-term growth trajectory remains well-supported by steady sales growth, expansion of asset base, and improving profitability.
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