Everest Kanto Cylinder Reports Steady Q2 FY26 Revenue, Mixed Profitability with Exceptional Loss
Everest Kanto Cylinder reported steady Q2 FY26 consolidated revenue at ₹360.4 crore. PAT declined to ₹13.7 crore due to an exceptional loss and higher costs, though H1 FY26 revenue grew 5.2%. A strong US order book offers H2 visibility.
The impact is medium as it's a routine quarterly financial update. While Q2 results showed some challenges with profitability and an exceptional loss, the H1 performance indicated overall growth, and the outlook for H2 is positive due to a strong US order book, balancing the short-term concerns.
The sentiment is neutral due to mixed financial performance: Q2 FY26 saw a decline in PAT and margins, partly due to temporary factors like GST transition impact and an exceptional loss. However, H1 FY26 showed positive growth in consolidated revenue and EBITDA, and the company noted a strong US order book providing healthy visibility for H2 FY26.
* Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (EKC) has released its Investor Presentation for Q2 FY26 results, presented on November 14, 2025. * Consolidated Key Performance Highlights for Q2 FY26 (YoY): * Revenues stood at ₹360.4 crore. * EBITDA was ₹42.9 crore, with margins at 11.9% (compared to 14.5% in Q2 FY25). * Profit Before Tax (PBT) was ₹32.2 crore, with margins at 8.9%. * Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹13.7 crore, with margins at 3.8% (compared to 10.5% in Q2 FY25). * EPS stood at ₹1.22. * Consolidated Key Performance Highlights for H1 FY26 (YoY): * Revenues grew 5.2% to ₹747.3 crore. * EBITDA increased 10.1% to ₹104.2 crore, with margins at 13.9% (compared to 13.3% in H1 FY25). * PBT grew 9.7% to ₹85.0 crore. * PAT was ₹65.2 crore, with margins at 8.7%. * EPS stood at ₹5.82. * Business Segment Performance: * Q2 FY26 India business revenues stood at ₹232.4 crore. Dubai business was up 4.5% to ₹40.7 crore, and USA business was ₹86.8 crore. * H1 FY26 India business revenues were up 7.9% to ₹469.3 crore. UAE business was ₹87.2 crore, and USA business was up 9.8% to ₹195.3 crore. * Key Factors and Outlook: * Consolidated revenues were steady in Q2 FY26 due to a temporary demand impact in the CNG segment from a GST transition in the automotive industry. * Overall margin moderation was driven by lower dispatches and increased operating costs. * The US performance reflected an order-driven nature, with higher costs affecting margins due to investments in people and capability-building. * Consolidated PAT in Q2 FY26 was impacted by an exceptional one-time loss of ₹11.29 crore (PBT). * A strong US order book provides healthy visibility for H2 FY26.
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