{"id":294064,"date":"2026-10-08T10:52:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=294064"},"modified":"2026-10-08T10:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:22:20","slug":"cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Cement and Tile Stocks With a Strong Future Roadmap: Star Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement and Somany Ceramics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Star Cement Rs 174.88, P\/E 19.29. JK Lakshmi Cement Rs 471.65, P\/E 15.79. Somany Ceramics Rs 621.15, P\/E 25.21. Closing prices of 7 Oct 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">Cement and tile stocks with the clearest long-term roadmaps today include Star Cement in cement for the North East and eastern India, JK Lakshmi Cement in cement for northern and western India and Somany Ceramics in ceramic and vitrified tiles for homes and projects. FY26 revenue growth was 19.6% at Star Cement, 10.2% at JK Lakshmi Cement and 5.0% at Somany Ceramics. P\/E stands at 19.29 for Star Cement (industry 29.81), 15.79 for JK Lakshmi Cement (industry 29.81) and 25.21 for Somany Ceramics (industry 30.16). Demand cycles, input costs and valuation decide how much of that growth the market keeps paying for, so each company&#8217;s risks need equal attention.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Cement and tile stocks give investors exposure to regional cement makers and a tile maker that all depend on housing and infrastructure building. Results depend on cement prices, fuel costs and dealer reach, which is why regional pricing matters as much as headline growth.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers three construction material stocks: Star Cement for cement for the North East and eastern India, JK Lakshmi Cement for cement for northern and western India and Somany Ceramics for ceramic and vitrified tiles for homes and projects. Every figure comes from the latest reported financials and the 7 October 2026 market close. Companies without complete current figures were left out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Cement_and_Tile_Stocks_at_a_Glance\" title=\"Cement and Tile Stocks at a Glance\">Cement and Tile Stocks at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Why_Do_Cement_and_Tile_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\" title=\"Why Do Cement and Tile Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?\">Why Do Cement and Tile Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Star_Cement_Cement_for_the_North_East_and_East_Anchors_the_Roadmap\" title=\"Star Cement: Cement for the North East and East Anchors the Roadmap\">Star Cement: Cement for the North East and East Anchors the Roadmap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#JK_Lakshmi_Cement_Cement_for_North_and_West_India_Drives_the_Pipeline\" title=\"JK Lakshmi Cement: Cement for North and West India Drives the Pipeline\">JK Lakshmi Cement: Cement for North and West India Drives the Pipeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Somany_Ceramics_Ceramic_and_Vitrified_Tiles_Build_the_Next_Leg\" title=\"Somany Ceramics: Ceramic and Vitrified Tiles Build the Next Leg\">Somany Ceramics: Ceramic and Vitrified Tiles Build the Next Leg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Best_Cement_and_Tile_Stocks_in_India_Star_Cement_vs_JK_Lakshmi_Cement_vs_Somany_Ceramics_on_Key_Financials\" title=\"Best Cement and Tile Stocks in India: Star Cement vs JK Lakshmi Cement vs Somany Ceramics on Key Financials\">Best Cement and Tile Stocks in India: Star Cement vs JK Lakshmi Cement vs Somany Ceramics on Key Financials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#How_to_Evaluate_Regional_Cement_and_Ceramic_Tile_Stocks_to_Buy_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Evaluate Regional Cement and Ceramic Tile Stocks to Buy Before You Invest\">How to Evaluate Regional Cement and Ceramic Tile Stocks to Buy Before You Invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_Cement_and_Tile_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Investing in Cement and Tile Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Investing in Cement and Tile Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Final_Take_Which_Stock_Has_the_Strongest_Roadmap\" title=\"Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?\">Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#FAQs_on_Cement_and_Tile_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Cement and Tile Stocks\">FAQs on Cement and Tile Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Which_are_the_best_cement_and_tile_stocks_in_India_with_a_strong_roadmap\" title=\"Which are the best cement and tile stocks in India with a strong roadmap?\">Which are the best cement and tile stocks in India with a strong roadmap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Is_Star_Cement_a_good_stock_to_buy_now\" title=\"Is Star Cement a good stock to buy now?\">Is Star Cement a good stock to buy now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#What_is_the_PE_ratio_of_Star_Cement_JK_Lakshmi_Cement_and_Somany_Ceramics\" title=\"What is the P\/E ratio of Star Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement and Somany Ceramics?\">What is the P\/E ratio of Star Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement and Somany Ceramics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Which_of_these_cement_and_tile_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\" title=\"Which of these cement and tile stocks has the highest return on equity?\">Which of these cement and tile stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_cement_and_tile_stocks\" title=\"What are the risks of investing in cement and tile stocks?\">What are the risks of investing in cement and tile stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#How_did_Star_Cement_JK_Lakshmi_Cement_and_Somany_Ceramics_perform_in_Q1_FY27\" title=\"How did Star Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement and Somany Ceramics perform in Q1 FY27?\">How did Star Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement and Somany Ceramics perform in Q1 FY27?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Do_cement_and_tile_stocks_pay_dividends\" title=\"Do cement and tile stocks pay dividends?\">Do cement and tile stocks pay dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/cement-and-tile-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#How_can_I_invest_in_cement_and_tile_stocks_in_India\" title=\"How can I invest in cement and tile stocks in India?\">How can I invest in cement and tile stocks in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Cement_and_Tile_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>What Are Cement and Tile Stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cement and tile stocks are shares of companies that make cement and ceramic tiles for homes, roads and commercial projects. Results depend on regional prices, fuel and power costs, capacity use and operating margin, so strong regional positions and cost control separate the stronger names.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cement_and_Tile_Stocks_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Cement and Tile Stocks at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table compares size, valuation, return on equity and debt for the three cement and tile stocks as of the 7 October 2026 close.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Industry P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">ROE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/starcement\/star-cement-ltd-share-price-today\">Star Cement<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">174.88<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">7,063<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">19.29<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">29.81<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">12.33%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jklakshmi\/jk-lakshmi-cement-ltd-share-price-today\">JK Lakshmi Cement<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">471.65<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">5,853<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">15.79<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">29.81<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">10.60%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/somanycera\/somany-ceramics-ltd-share-price-today\">Somany Ceramics<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">621.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,544<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">25.21<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">30.16<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">9.64%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Among construction material stocks, all three trade below their industry P\/E multiples.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Cement_and_Tile_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Why Do Cement and Tile Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cement and tile stocks have a strong roadmap in India because housing and infrastructure building keep growing, regional makers are adding capacity and branded tiles are replacing local ones. Three drivers stand out.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Housing and infrastructure:<\/strong> New homes and roads need cement and tiles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regional capacity additions:<\/strong> New grinding units raise volumes in chosen markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Branded tiles:<\/strong> Buyers prefer tested, branded finishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Star_Cement_Cement_for_the_North_East_and_East_Anchors_the_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Star Cement: Cement for the North East and East Anchors the Roadmap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Star Cement&#8217;s roadmap rests on cement for the North East and eastern India, with added capacity and a strong regional position supporting volumes.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 2,255.19 crore in FY22 to Rs 3,795.75 crore in FY26, a 68.3% rise, and FY26 revenue was 19.6% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 131.3% to Rs 390.46 crore. Over four years, net profit rose from Rs 246.77 crore in FY22 to Rs 390.46 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 4.1% to Rs 951.09 crore, and net profit fell 24.7% to Rs 73.91 crore. Operating margin was 24.99% in FY26 and 21.50% in Q1 FY27 against 25.22% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 0.19 and return on equity is 12.33%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 764.86 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 493.20 crore. Star Cement paid a dividend of Rs 2 per share for FY26, a yield of 1.14%. At a P\/E of 19.29 against an industry P\/E of 29.81, the stock trades below its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: The Q1 FY27 operating margin of 21.50% was below the 25.22% of a year earlier, and return on equity of 12.33% is modest. Q1 FY27 net profit was 24.7% lower than a year earlier.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JK_Lakshmi_Cement_Cement_for_North_and_West_India_Drives_the_Pipeline\"><\/span><strong>JK Lakshmi Cement: Cement for North and West India Drives the Pipeline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>JK Lakshmi Cement&#8217;s roadmap rests on cement for northern and western India, with new grinding capacity and a wide dealer network supporting volumes.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 5,488.21 crore in FY22 to Rs 6,874.88 crore in FY26, a 25.3% rise, and FY26 revenue was 10.2% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 49.5% to Rs 412.61 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 8.9% to Rs 1,920.21 crore, and net profit fell 27.9% to Rs 108.07 crore. Operating margin was 16.17% in FY26 and 14.44% in Q1 FY27 against 19.15% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 0.67 and return on equity is 10.60%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 1,082.35 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 708.78 crore. JK Lakshmi Cement paid a dividend of Rs 6.5 per share for FY26, a yield of 1.38%. At a P\/E of 15.79 against an industry P\/E of 29.81, the stock trades below its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: The Q1 FY27 operating margin of 14.44% was below the 19.15% of a year earlier, and return on equity of 10.60% is modest. Q1 FY27 net profit was 27.9% lower than a year earlier.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somany_Ceramics_Ceramic_and_Vitrified_Tiles_Build_the_Next_Leg\"><\/span><strong>Somany Ceramics: Ceramic and Vitrified Tiles Build the Next Leg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Somany Ceramics&#8217; roadmap rests on ceramic and vitrified tiles for homes and projects, with a wide dealer network and new designs supporting sales.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 2,107.88 crore in FY22 to Rs 2,801.16 crore in FY26, a 32.9% rise, and FY26 revenue was 5.0% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 27.7% to Rs 74.06 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 24.2% to Rs 753.10 crore, and net profit rose 365.7% to Rs 34.23 crore. Operating margin was 9.13% in FY26 and 12.06% in Q1 FY27 against 8.33% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 0.44 and return on equity is 9.64%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 246.76 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 55.61 crore. Somany Ceramics paid a dividend of Rs 6 per share for FY26, a yield of 0.97%. At a P\/E of 25.21 against an industry P\/E of 30.16, the stock trades below its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: FY26 revenue growth was only 5.0%, and return on equity of 9.64% is modest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Cement_and_Tile_Stocks_in_India_Star_Cement_vs_JK_Lakshmi_Cement_vs_Somany_Ceramics_on_Key_Financials\"><\/span><strong>Best Cement and Tile Stocks in India: Star Cement vs JK Lakshmi Cement vs Somany Ceramics on Key Financials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the best cement and tile stocks in India, Star Cement leads on FY26 operating margin and five-year revenue growth; Somany Ceramics leads on Q1 FY27 revenue growth; JK Lakshmi Cement leads on the lowest P\/E. The table puts the numbers side by side.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Star Cement<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">JK Lakshmi Cement<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Somany Ceramics<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 revenue (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">3,795.75<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">6,874.88<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,801.16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 revenue growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">19.6%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">10.2%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">5.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Revenue growth FY22 to FY26<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">68.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">25.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">32.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 net profit (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">390.46<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">412.61<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">74.06<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 net profit growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">131.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">49.5%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">27.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 operating profit margin<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">24.99%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">16.17%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">9.13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Q1 FY27 revenue growth (YoY)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">4.1%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">8.9%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">24.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Q1 FY27 net profit growth (YoY)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">-24.7%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">-27.9%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">365.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Return on equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">12.33%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">10.60%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">9.64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">P\/E ratio<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">19.29<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">15.79<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">25.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Debt to equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.19<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.67<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Dividend yield<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1.14%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1.38%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 operating cash flow (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">764.86<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,082.35<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">246.76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cement and tile earnings follow regional prices and fuel costs, so full-year numbers and quarterly trends together give a better view.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Evaluate_Regional_Cement_and_Ceramic_Tile_Stocks_to_Buy_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Evaluate Regional Cement and Ceramic Tile Stocks to Buy Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A short checklist keeps the research consistent when you screen cement and tile stocks and shortlist regional cement and ceramic tile stocks to buy.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Compare each stock&#8217;s P\/E with its industry P\/E, which differs by stock.<\/li>\n<li>Track operating margin across several quarters, because input costs can move faster than prices.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether revenue growth is turning into profit growth, not only sales.<\/li>\n<li>Read operating cash flow against capital expenditure to see how growth is funded.<\/li>\n<li>Watch debt to equity and interest cover before sizing a position.<\/li>\n<li>Spread exposure across companies and business lines instead of one demand cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live data on these cement and tile stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_Cement_and_Tile_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Investing in Cement and Tile Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price cycles:<\/strong> Cement prices swing with local supply and demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quarterly profit:<\/strong> Star Cement and JK Lakshmi Cement reported 24.7% and 27.9% lower Q1 FY27 profit than a year earlier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thin margins:<\/strong> Somany Ceramics&#8217; FY26 operating margin was 9.13%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Debt:<\/strong> JK Lakshmi Cement has debt to equity of 0.67.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Star Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement and Somany Ceramics live.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Take_Which_Stock_Has_the_Strongest_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These three regional cement and ceramic tile stocks cover cement for the North East and East, cement for North and West India, and ceramic tiles. Star Cement leads on FY26 operating margin and five-year revenue growth; Somany Ceramics leads on Q1 FY27 revenue growth; JK Lakshmi Cement leads on the lowest P\/E.<\/p>\n<p>Across construction material stocks, each roadmap still has to turn growth into steady profit, so independent research and position sizing matter. Investors should consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting on any of the regional cement and ceramic tile stocks to buy discussed here.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Cement_and_Tile_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Cement and Tile Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_cement_and_tile_stocks_in_India_with_a_strong_roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Which are the best cement and tile stocks in India with a strong roadmap?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement and Somany Ceramics stand out for their roadmaps in regional cement and ceramic tiles. FY26 revenue growth was 19.6% at Star Cement, 10.2% at JK Lakshmi Cement and 5.0% at Somany Ceramics, and return on equity ranges from 9.64% to 12.33%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Star_Cement_a_good_stock_to_buy_now\"><\/span><strong>Is Star Cement a good stock to buy now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement has a debt to equity ratio of 0.19, a return on equity of 12.33% and a P\/E of 19.29 against an industry P\/E of 29.81. Price cycles, quarterly profit and thin margins move results. This article is not investment advice, so consult a SEBI-registered advisor before deciding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PE_ratio_of_Star_Cement_JK_Lakshmi_Cement_and_Somany_Ceramics\"><\/span><strong>What is the P\/E ratio of Star Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement and Somany Ceramics?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The P\/E ratio is 19.29 for Star Cement (industry 29.81), 15.79 for JK Lakshmi Cement (industry 29.81) and 25.21 for Somany Ceramics (industry 30.16). All three trade below the industry multiple.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_cement_and_tile_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>Which of these cement and tile stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement has the highest return on equity at 12.33%, followed by JK Lakshmi Cement at 10.60% and Somany Ceramics at 9.64%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_cement_and_tile_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of investing in cement and tile stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks are cement price cycles, weaker quarterly profit at two firms, thin tile margins and debt at one. Star Cement and JK Lakshmi Cement reported 24.7% and 27.9% lower Q1 FY27 profit than a year earlier.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Star_Cement_JK_Lakshmi_Cement_and_Somany_Ceramics_perform_in_Q1_FY27\"><\/span><strong>How did Star Cement, JK Lakshmi Cement and Somany Ceramics perform in Q1 FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement reported revenue of Rs 951.09 crore, up 4.1% year on year, and net profit fell 24.7% to Rs 73.91 crore. JK Lakshmi Cement reported revenue of Rs 1,920.21 crore, up 8.9% year on year, and net profit fell 27.9% to Rs 108.07 crore. Somany Ceramics reported revenue of Rs 753.10 crore, up 24.2% year on year, and net profit rose 365.7% to Rs 34.23 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cement_and_tile_stocks_pay_dividends\"><\/span><strong>Do cement and tile stocks pay dividends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, all three companies pay dividends. The dividend yield is 1.14% for Star Cement, 1.38% for JK Lakshmi Cement and 0.97% for Somany Ceramics, based on dividends declared for FY26.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_invest_in_cement_and_tile_stocks_in_India\"><\/span><strong>How can I invest in cement and tile stocks in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can buy cement and tile stocks through a demat and trading account on NSE or BSE after checking each company&#8217;s financials, margins and valuation. 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