Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited (MLCF): 3QFY25 Consolidated EPS clocked-in at PKR 2.7, PAT down 25%QoQ - By Taurus Research

<p></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">3QFY25 (Consolidated) &ndash; EPS: PKR 2.7, PAT: ~PKR 2.8Bn, down 25%QoQ &ndash; in line with our expectations.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">MLCF&rsquo;s net sales clocked-in at ~PKR 16.6Bn in 3QFY25, down 13%QoQ due to decrease in overall dispatches by 6%QoQ (Domestic and Export dispatches plunged by 2% and 61%, respectively). Gross margin hovered at ~35%, down 5pptsQoQ mainly due to lower overall retail prices in the North Region and higher cost of production. Distribution and Admin expenses fell by 26%QoQ and 20%QoQ, respectively. 3QFY25 PAT arrived at PKR 2.8Bn, down 25%QoQ mainly due to lower dispatches compared to the previous quarter. Lastly, the Company did not announce a c...