Solid expansion strategy to boost profitability
RAK Ceramics PJSC (RAKCEC/"The Company") reported a 29.7% YOY growth in net profit to AED 73 Mn in 1Q23, higher than our estimate of AED 53 Mn. The rise in net profit is mainly attributable to a healthy growth in revenue partially offset by an increase in di rect cost, rise in operating expenses, and higher finance cost.