Everest Kanto Cylinder Ratings Reaffirmed by CARE Ratings
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's long-term and short-term bank facilities have been reaffirmed by CARE Ratings at 'CARE A-; Stable' and 'CARE A2+' respectively. The company reported stable performance in FY26 with total operating income at ₹1,470.57 crore and improved profitability. Strategic capacity expansions are underway in India, Egypt, and the US.
Credit rating reaffirmations are important for a company's borrowing costs and investor confidence. While not a direct financial result, it provides a stable outlook on the company's creditworthiness.
The reaffirmation of credit ratings by CARE Ratings to 'Stable' indicates a positive outlook on the company's financial health and operational performance.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (EKCL) announced that CARE Ratings Limited has reaffirmed its credit ratings for the company's bank facilities. The long-term bank facilities have been reaffirmed at 'CARE A-; Stable', and the short-term bank facilities at 'CARE A2+'.
These reaffirmations are based on EKCL's stable performance in FY26, characterized by stable total operating income and improved profitability, despite challenges faced by its overseas operations due to the West Asia conflict, which caused supply-chain disruptions and increased freight costs. This impact was also observed in the first quarter of FY27. EKCL is undertaking strategic capacity expansions in India, Egypt, and the United States, the timely completion and ramp-up of which are key rating monitorables. CARE Ratings also notes the management's expectation for a near-term resolution of sizeable GST-related contingent liabilities.
The ratings are supported by EKCL's established market position as a leading domestic manufacturer of high-pressure seamless steel gas cylinders, a diversified customer base including automotive OEMs and city gas distribution entities, and high entry barriers in the segment. The company also benefits from a comfortable capital structure and adequate liquidity.
However, the ratings are tempered by fluctuating profitability due to raw material price and foreign-exchange volatility, and working capital-intensive operations. Project execution risks associated with ongoing debt-funded capital expenditures in India, Egypt, and the US, as well as high-cost foreign-currency debt for the Egypt project, remain constraints.
As of March 31, 2026, consolidated total operating income was ₹1,470.57 crore, with a PBILDT margin of 14.04%. The company's overall gearing stood at 0.19x, and tangible net worth improved to ₹1,399.20 crore. Liquidity remains adequate with free cash and bank balances of ₹71 crore and mutual fund investments of ₹62 crore.
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