JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – State construction firm PT Wijaya Karya Tbk (WIKA) booked net profit of Rp316.85 billion in first half of this year, grew by 56% from Rp202 billion in the same period of last year. Earning per share (EPS) was 45.67.

Net sales increased 31% to Rp5.28 trillion from previous Rp4 trillion. Cost of goods sold also rose to Rp4.7 trillion from Rp3.66 trillion a year earlier. Operating profit reached Rp524.06 billion, compared to Rp317 billion in first half of 2012.

Its assets totaled Rp11.25 trillion while liability amounted Rp8.26 trillion.