JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – State cement producer PT Semen Indonesia Tbk (SMGR) booked profit attributable to equity of Rp1.19 trillion in the first quarter of 2015, declined 9% from Rp1.31 trillion in the same period of 2014. Earning per share (EPS) was Rp201. Net profit margin was 18.8%.

Net sales rose 2.6% to Rp6.34 trillion from previous Rp6.18 trillion and operating profit grew by 14.6% to Rp1.93 trillion from earlier Rp1.68 trillion. Operating profit margin was 30.5%.

Its assets reached Rp35.9 trillion while liability amounted Rp9.57 trillion. At price of Rp12975 per share, SMGR’s market capitalization reaches Rp76.96 trillion with price earning ratio of 16.1 times. (rully@yosefardi.biz)