WSBP losses swell 25.6% to IDR 640.6 billion in 9M 2024

JAKARTA. PT Waskita Beton Precast Tbk (WSBP) posted a loss of IDR 640.6 billion in the first nine months (9M) of 2024, 25.6% higher year-on-year (yoy) or compared to the same period last year.

According to .com data, WSBPs loss in 9M 2023 was recorded at IDR 509.86 billion.

Based on the financial report just released, WSBP posted operating revenues of IDR 1.33 trillion in 9M 2024. The companys operating revenues in this period rose 29% yoy or from IDR 1.03 trillion in 9M 2023.

However, WSBPs cost of revenue in 9M 2024 increased 19% yoy to IDR 1.05 trillion. Then the companys sales expenses increased 62% yoy to IDR 99.17 billion, financial expenses rose 8% yoy to IDR 212.9 billion, and other income minus IDR 163.9 billion.

For the record, currently the Indonesian Securities Rating Agency (Pefindo) maintains WSBPs rating at the idB level with a stable outlook. This rating also applies to all bonds issued by WSBP.

However, the companys parent company, PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk (WSKT), only received an idSD rating because it had not completed debt restructuring. (KR/LM)