Everest Kanto Cylinder FY26 PAT Surges 50.1% to ₹146.7 Cr on Stable Revenue
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited reported FY26 consolidated PAT of ₹146.7 Cr, up 50.1% YoY. Revenue was ₹1,470.6 Cr, down 1.9%. EBITDA rose 15.7% to ₹203.0 Cr with margins expanding to 13.8%. The Board recommended a dividend of ₹0.70 per share.
The results show improved profitability and operational efficiency. The increase in PAT and EBITDA, along with margin expansion, are positive indicators for the company's financial health and operational performance, warranting a medium impact.
The company reported a significant increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) and EBITDA, along with margin expansion, indicating improved profitability despite a slight dip in revenue. The recommended dividend also adds to the positive sentiment.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (EKC) announced its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a consolidated revenue of ₹1,470.6 crore for FY26, a slight decrease of 1.9% year-on-year from ₹1,499.2 crore in FY25. However, profitability saw significant improvement, with EBITDA rising by 15.7% to ₹203.0 crore from ₹175.5 crore in the previous year. The EBITDA margin expanded by 210 basis points to 13.8% from 11.7%.
Profit After Tax (PAT) surged by 50.1% to ₹146.7 crore in FY26, compared to ₹97.7 crore in FY25. The PAT margin also improved substantially, from 6.5% to 10.0%.
For the fourth quarter of FY26, consolidated income from operations was ₹358.2 crore, down 15.1% year-on-year. Despite the revenue dip, EBITDA for Q4 FY26 increased by 4.5% to ₹39.6 crore, and PAT saw a remarkable jump of 244.4% to ₹45.7 crore.
Standalone results also showed robust growth, with FY26 income from operations at ₹966.7 crore, up 2.2% year-on-year. Standalone EBITDA grew by 53.4% to ₹154.4 crore, and PAT increased by 52.3% to ₹81.2 crore.
The company highlighted several key performance drivers for FY26, including an improved product mix, continued CNG infrastructure expansion, operational efficiencies, rising industrial gas usage, growing traction in specialized segments like semiconductors and defence, and supportive clean energy policies. The US order pipeline remained steady, and global expansion efforts are progressing with the Mundra facility operationalized and the Egypt facility nearing commissioning.
The Board recommended an annual dividend of ₹0.70 per share on a face value of ₹2, subject to shareholder approval.
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