Ambuja Cements shares drop 5.6% amid volume surge
Ambuja Cements shares declined 5.6% to ₹516 in Friday's trading session driven by high volume and bearish sentiment. The company reported September 2025 quarter revenue of ₹9,174.49 crore and net profit of ₹2,297.89 crore. Annual performance shows revenue growth from ₹28,965.46 crore in 2021 to ₹35,044.76 crore in 2025, with the company maintaining debt-free status throughout this period.

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Ambuja Cements shares experienced a significant decline of 5.6% to ₹516.00 in Friday's trading session, driven by high trading volume. The stock is a constituent of the Nifty Next 50 index and reflects bearish market sentiment according to analysis as of January 20, 2026.
Recent Quarterly Performance
The company's consolidated quarterly figures show fluctuating performance over the last five quarters:
| Quarter: | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | ₹7,516.11 cr | ₹9,328.56 cr | ₹9,888.61 cr | ₹10,289.07 cr | ₹9,174.49 cr |
| Net Profit: | ₹470.67 cr | ₹2,617.14 cr | ₹1,277.58 cr | ₹965.50 cr | ₹2,297.89 cr |
| EPS: | 1.85 | 8.59 | 3.88 | 3.20 | 7.15 |
The company's revenue peaked at ₹10,289.07 crore in June 2025 before declining to ₹9,174.49 crore in September 2025. Net profit showed significant volatility, reaching ₹2,617.14 crore in December 2024 and settling at ₹2,297.89 crore in the September 2025 quarter.
Annual Financial Trends
Ambuja Cements has demonstrated consistent growth over the five-year period:
| Year: | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | ₹28,965.46 cr | ₹30,982.83 cr | ₹38,937.03 cr | ₹33,159.64 cr | ₹35,044.76 cr |
| Net Profit: | ₹3,690.81 cr | ₹2,237.34 cr | ₹2,996.36 cr | ₹4,715.11 cr | ₹5,145.19 cr |
| EPS: | 14.00 | 9.76 | 13.01 | 17.99 | 17.00 |
| ROE (%): | 10.96 | 7.44 | 8.14 | 8.62 | 7.79 |
| Debt to Equity: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Annual revenue increased from ₹28,965.46 crore in 2021 to ₹35,044.76 crore in 2025. Net profit rose from ₹3,690.81 crore in 2021 to ₹5,145.19 crore in 2025. The company has maintained a debt-free status with a consistent debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 over the past five years.
Key Financial Ratios
The company's financial ratios for March 2025 indicate:
| Ratio: | Value |
|---|---|
| Basic EPS: | ₹17.00 |
| Book Value per Share: | ₹216.98 |
| Net Profit Margin: | 14.68% |
| Current Ratio: | 1.42 |
| P/E Ratio: | 31.67 |
| P/B Ratio: | 2.48 |
Recent Corporate Actions
Ambuja Cements has announced several corporate developments. On January 17, 2026, the company informed the exchange about newspaper publication regarding a petition hearing before the National Company Law Tribunal Ahmedabad bench concerning the Scheme of Arrangement between Penna Cement Industries Limited and Ambuja Cements. On January 16, 2026, the company announced the commissioning of a project under SEBI regulations.
The board meeting to consider unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, is scheduled for January 30, 2026. The company announced a final dividend of ₹2.00 per share on April 29, 2025, with an effective date of June 13, 2025.
Market Outlook
The stock movement reflects bearish sentiment according to analysis, with the significant price decline occurring amid high trading volume. The company's financial performance shows both growth trends and quarterly volatility, while maintaining strong fundamentals including zero debt levels.
Historical Stock Returns for Ambuja Cements
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.83% | -6.67% | -7.60% | -16.38% | -2.29% | +109.64% |


































