Sagar Cements swings to ₹281 crore Q1FY27 loss as energy and packaging costs climb
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Sagar Cements reported a sharp earnings deterioration in Q1FY27, swinging to a ₹281 crore net loss as energy, fuel, and packaging inflation compressed EBITDA margins by ~800 bps despite volume growth. The results highlight limited near-term pricing power and elevated input-cost sensitivity across cement producers. Management maintained FY27 volume guidance, but 63% utilization suggests muted operating leverage until cost savings (e.g., WHRS) scale.
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Sagar Cements reported a consolidated net loss of ₹281 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with a net profit of ₹75 crore a year earlier. Revenue rose 5.3% to ₹7,060 crore, while EBITDA fell 40.1% and the EBITDA margin narrowed by 785 basis points to 10.26%. The company cited higher energy, fuel and packaging costs, while selling-price hikes lagged. It maintained FY27 volume guidance of about 7 million metric tons, with capacity utilisation at 63%.
