Ambuja Cements Limited

BSE:500425 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₹1.1t

Ambuja Cements Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Ambuja Cements has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 14.2%, while the Basic Materials industry saw earnings declining at 2.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.2% per year. Ambuja Cements's return on equity is 7.8%, and it has net margins of 11.6%.

Key information

14.18%

Earnings growth rate

8.34%

EPS growth rate

Basic Materials Industry Growth2.92%
Revenue growth rate7.24%
Return on equity7.85%
Net Margin11.63%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • May 24

500425: Slower Revenue And Margin Outlook Will Weigh On Upcoming Board Decisions

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ambuja Cements from about ₹421.71 to around ₹367.85, reflecting updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, lower profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026 at 11:00 Indian Standard Time to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • May 01

500425: Upcoming Meetings And Revised Assumptions Will Shape Measured Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Ambuja Cements by around ₹2, reflecting updated assumptions that now pair slightly lower revenue growth expectations with higher projected profit margins and a modestly adjusted future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026 to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and to recommend a dividend on equity shares for FY 2025-26, if any (company filing).
Narrative Update • Apr 17

500425: Upcoming Meetings And Refined Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have revised their price target for Ambuja Cements from ₹460.99 to ₹423.55, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on May 4, 2026 to consider and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and to recommend a dividend on equity shares for FY 2025-26, if any (company filing).
Narrative Update • Apr 02

500425: Leadership Changes And Upcoming Results Will Drive The Next Rally

Analysts have trimmed Ambuja Cements' indicative fair value slightly from ₹609.00 to about ₹605.71, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for Jan 30, 2026, to review and approve unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company event filing).
Narrative Update • Mar 19

500425: Leadership Transitions And Upcoming Results Will Set Up The Next Rally

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ambuja Cements from ₹622.95 to ₹609.00, pointing to slightly higher discount rate assumptions and marginally softer fair value inputs, including minor adjustments to long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for Jan 30, 2026 at 13:00 IST to consider and approve unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company event filing).
Narrative Update • Mar 05

500425: Board Changes And Refined Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ambuja Cements from about ₹504 to about ₹461, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for Jan 30, 2026, at 13:00 Indian Standard Time to consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 19

500425: Senior Management Changes Will Set Up The Next Rally

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ambuja Cements from about ₹662 to about ₹623, citing updated assumptions that include a lower future P/E multiple, as well as revised expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and discount rate. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2026, at 13:00 Indian Standard Time to consider and approve unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, and to review senior management appointments (company filing).
Narrative Update • Feb 05

500425: Senior Management Changes Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Ambuja Cements from ₹810 to about ₹788, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and expectations for the future P/E ratio. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2026 at 13:00 IST to consider and approve unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, as well as key senior management proposals (company filing).
Narrative Update • Jan 22

500425: CFO Transition And Related Party Agreements Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Ambuja Cements steady at ₹810.00, citing only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that do not materially shift their overall price target view. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on January 30, 2026 to consider and approve unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, providing the next key checkpoint on recent financial performance (company filing).
Narrative Update • Jan 08

500425: CFO Transition And Related Party Dealings Will Support Bullish Outlook

Narrative Update: Ambuja Cements Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ambuja Cements from ₹822.42 to ₹810.00, reflecting updated assumptions for a higher discount rate, more moderate revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Planned CFO transition, with current Chief Financial Officer Rakesh Tiwary set to step down from his role at the close of business on November 21, 2025, to move to a new position within the Adani Group, and Rohit Soni appointed to take over as CFO from November 22, 2025 (company board decision).
Narrative Update • Dec 20

500425: CFO Transition And Richer Multiple Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Narrative Update on Ambuja Cements Analysts have raised their price target on Ambuja Cements from approximately ₹474 to about ₹504 per share, reflecting a stronger valuation multiple despite slightly lower revenue growth and margin expectations, as well as a modestly higher discount rate. What's in the News Chief Financial Officer transition, with Mr. Rakesh Tiwary stepping down on November 21, 2025, to take a new role within the Adani Group.
Narrative Update • Dec 06

500425: CFO Transition And Related Party Deals Will Drive Next Rally

Narrative Update on Ambuja Cements Analysts have marginally trimmed their fair value estimate for Ambuja Cements to approximately ₹662 per share from about ₹662 earlier, reflecting slightly higher discount rates and modestly softer projections for revenue growth and profit margins, partly offset by a marginally higher future P/E assumption. What's in the News Chief Financial Officer transition, with outgoing CFO Rakesh Tiwary moving to a new role within the Adani Group and Rohit Soni, former CFO of Adani New Industries Limited, appointed as the new CFO effective November 22, 2025 (company filing) Special and extraordinary shareholders meeting on November 29, 2025 via postal ballot to seek approval for material related party transactions with Penna Cement Industries Limited for FY 2025-26, including transactions involving ACC Limited (company notice) Board meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025 (company notice) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate edged down slightly to approximately ₹662 per share from about ₹662 previously, reflecting only a marginal reduction.
Narrative Update • Nov 21

500425: Lower Discount Rate And Earnings Outlook Will Fuel Next Rally

Analysts have marginally increased their price target for Ambuja Cements from ₹660.49 to ₹661.90. This change reflects slight adjustments in the discount rate, projected revenue growth, and profit margin outlooks.
Narrative Update • Nov 05

500425: Improved Margins Will Drive Earnings Expansion Into Next Fiscal Year

Analysts have raised their price target for Ambuja Cements from ₹653.80 to ₹660.49, citing improved profit margin forecasts despite slightly lower revenue growth expectations. What's in the News A Board Meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025 to consider and approve unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Sep 17

Rapid Urbanization And Infrastructure Initiatives Will Fuel Cement Expansion

Ambuja Cements saw marginal increases in both its discount rate and future P/E ratio, resulting in a slight upward revision of the consensus analyst price target from ₹648.42 to ₹653.80. What's in the News Ambuja Cements scheduled a board meeting to consider and approve un-audited financial results (standalone and consolidated) for the quarter ended 30 June 2025.
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New Narrative • Nov 09

Green Power And Efficiency Drive Cement Giant's Market Share Ambitions

Capacity expansion, strategic acquisitions, and enhanced efficiency are expected to drive revenue and improve margins significantly.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Ambuja Cements makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

BSE:500425 Revenue, expenses and earnings (INR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 26406,55747,282110,9990
31 Dec 25394,29136,944112,6810
30 Sep 25385,63856,489109,4760
30 Jun 25369,41743,155106,5310
31 Mar 25350,44841,674102,2600
31 Dec 24340,50142,65198,5000
30 Sep 24328,50429,74096,1290
30 Jun 24327,58233,17595,8070
31 Mar 24331,59635,73497,5820
31 Dec 23322,31631,66697,4400
30 Sep 23320,09627,77997,6010
30 Jun 23317,17020,78198,0870
31 Mar 23310,37019,24595,8750
31 Dec 22309,82819,38590,3060
30 Sep 22307,01417,94793,6960
30 Jun 22302,05323,67392,2520
31 Mar 22291,50724,92089,4000
31 Dec 21289,65527,80490,1630
30 Sep 21287,93132,22090,6710
30 Jun 21283,15431,78089,9810
31 Mar 21259,81327,58483,5380
31 Dec 20245,16223,65480,8360
30 Sep 20241,84822,24781,8130
30 Jun 20240,92619,88082,8430
31 Mar 20265,22521,53889,0450
31 Dec 19271,03620,95090,9240
30 Sep 19267,05824,77891,0300
30 Jun 19266,45823,80491,1110
31 Mar 19264,12122,83092,0720
31 Dec 18260,40921,77491,1940
30 Sep 18254,51816,12188,9560
30 Jun 18248,20015,85086,2850
31 Mar 18243,47816,14769,3530
31 Dec 17235,85515,16481,7450
30 Sep 17224,32413,48175,2170
30 Jun 17215,14712,76972,4760
31 Mar 17206,20712,40968,9600
31 Dec 16201,31911,05168,2090
30 Sep 16177,44210,26554,8480
31 Dec 1594,3308,07932,2490

Quality Earnings: 500425 has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: 500425's current net profit margins (11.6%) are lower than last year (11.9%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: 500425's earnings have grown by 14.2% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: 500425's earnings growth over the past year (13.5%) is below its 5-year average (14.2% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: 500425 earnings growth over the past year (13.5%) did not outperform the Basic Materials industry 48.8%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: 500425's Return on Equity (7.8%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/31 23:08
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2026/03/31

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Analyst Sources

Ambuja Cements Limited is covered by 74 analysts. 38 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Amit Srivastava360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited
Satyadeep JainAmbit Capital
Manish ValechaAnand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Limited