- JSW Cement reported a net consolidated profit of Rs 161 crore in Q1FY27 versus a loss last year
- Consolidated revenue grew 21.6% to Rs 1,896 crore while Ebitda fell 7.5% to Rs 299 crore
- Ebitda margin narrowed to 15.7% from 20.7% due to rising power, fuel, and freight costs
JSW Cement reported a net consolidated profit of Rs 161 crore against a loss of Rs 1,356 crore a year ago. The sharp turnaround, however, came with a profitability trade-off.
Consolidated revenue rose 21.6% year-on-year to Rs 1,896 crore, while the Ebitda declined 7.5% to Rs 299 crore. Consequently, the Ebitda margin narrowed to 15.7% from 20.7%, according to an exchange filing on Thursday.
The company's standalone filing offers a closer look at costs. Revenue from operations increased to Rs 1,737.89 crore from Rs 1,445.22 crore a year earlier. Yet power and fuel costs rose to Rs 257.33 crore, while freight and handling expenses stood at Rs 395.57 crore. Finance costs were Rs 80.14 crore.
These costs help explain why the Ebitda contracted despite strong revenue growth.
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The turnaround is also visible below the operating line. Standalone profit before tax was Rs 147.25 crore in Q1FY27, compared with a loss of Rs 1,257.16 crore in Q1FY26, when exceptional items included a Rs 1,466.38 crore charge.
JSW Cement is also expanding its footprint. Its Nagaur, Rajasthan integrated plant began operations in March 2026, adding 3.3 million tonnes per annum of clinker and 2.5 MTPA of grinding capacity, as Motilal Oswal reported in June 2026.
The company is targeting long-term capacity of around 46 MTPA versus roughly 24 MTPA currently. Expansion could support volumes, but utilisation and pricing remain the key earnings drivers.
JSW shares ended at Rs 131.11, up 0.43% for the day. The stock touched Rs 132.30 and Rs 129.80 intraday, while it remains down 10.24% over the past year.
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