Key risks
- Operating margin contracted sharply from 14.26% in Sep 2025 to 7.53% in Jun 2026—a 670bp decline indicating significant cost pressures or pricing weakness
- Earnings per share highly volatile (₹7.88 to ₹59.6 in recent quarters) raises questions about profit sustainability and earnings quality
- Stock fell 27.31% over one year despite a PE ratio of only 13, reflecting market skepticism about near-term fundamentals
- Verify: current cement demand in construction and infrastructure, competitive pricing environment, and input cost trends
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