EKC Q1 FY27 Consolidated PAT Drops to ₹30 Cr, Revenue at ₹346 Cr
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹346 Cr and PAT of ₹30 Cr, down from ₹387 Cr and ₹52 Cr in Q1 FY26. Standalone PAT was ₹22 Cr. The company cited temporary constraints impacting performance but highlighted healthy demand and focus on clean energy and specialized applications.
The decrease in revenue and profit, particularly the significant drop in consolidated PAT, could impact investor sentiment and the company's valuation. However, the company's commentary about future opportunities and focus on growth segments mitigates a high impact.
The company reported a decline in both consolidated and standalone revenues and profits for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to the same period last year, indicating a negative financial performance.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (EKC) announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Consolidated income from operations stood at ₹346 crore, a decrease from ₹387 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q1 FY26). Consolidated EBITDA for Q1 FY27 was ₹47 crore, down from ₹61 crore in Q1 FY26, with the EBITDA margin declining to 14% from 16%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) also saw a reduction, falling to ₹39 crore from ₹53 crore, and the PBT margin decreased to 11% from 14%. Consequently, the consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1 FY27 was ₹30 crore, a significant drop from ₹52 crore in Q1 FY26, with the PAT margin at 9% compared to 13% in the prior year. It is noted that Q1 FY26 included an exceptional gain of ₹12.6 crore from an Employee Retention Credit received by its US subsidiary.
On a standalone basis, EKC reported income from operations of ₹203 crore in Q1 FY27, down from ₹237 crore in Q1 FY26. Standalone EBITDA was ₹36 crore, a slight decrease from ₹41 crore, though the EBITDA margin improved to 18% from 17%. Standalone PBT decreased to ₹29 crore from ₹36 crore, with the PBT margin at 14% compared to 15%. The standalone PAT for Q1 FY27 was ₹22 crore, down from ₹26 crore in Q1 FY26, with the PAT margin remaining stable at 11%.
Despite near-term headwinds impacting performance due to temporary supply-side and operating constraints, EKC highlighted healthy underlying demand across India, particularly in CNG and industrial gas applications. The company is focusing on higher-value segments like semiconductors, defence, hydrogen, and other clean energy applications. EKC is progressively ramping up its expanded manufacturing capabilities, including the Mundra facility, to support domestic demand. The company also noted improving activity and order books in its UAE business and expanding its manufacturing platform in Egypt. The divestment of its Hungary operations has been completed, sharpening the focus on core markets. The Chairman and Managing Director expressed confidence in medium-term opportunities and EKC's well-positioned status for sustainable long-term growth.
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