| Metric | Value (₹ Cr) | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 358.20 | 1.9% | 15.1% |
| Total Income | 358.35 | 4.6% | 15.6% |
| Expenditure | 337.12 | 4.7% | 15.4% |
| PBT | 22.77 | 54.9% | 18.4% |
| Net Profit | 45.70 | 27.9% | 244.4% |
| OPM | 11.49% | 3.86pp | 4.04pp |
| NPM | 12.75% | 3.24pp | 9.62pp |
| EPS | 4.09 | 28.6% | 243.7% |
Everest Kanto Cylinder FY26 PAT up 50.1% YoY
01 Jun 2026 · 1 Jun, 5:52 pm
Summary
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited reported a strong financial year 2026, with consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) climbing 50.1% year-on-year to ₹146.7 crore, despite a 1.9% decline in consolidated revenue from operations to ₹1,470.6 crore. This profitability improvement was driven by a 15.7% growth in consolidated EBITDA to ₹203.0 crore, alongside significant margin expansion. The EBITDA margin increased by 210 basis points to 13.8%, and the PAT margin by 346 basis points to 10.0% for the full fiscal year. Strategic initiatives like the operationalization of the Mundra facility and the nearing commissioning of the Egypt plant highlight the company's focus on enhancing manufacturing capabilities and global market access, supporting management's positive outlook on long-term opportunities.
Key Highlights
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Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1,470.6 crore for FY26, marking a slight decrease of 1.9% year-on-year.
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Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) for FY26 surged by 50.1% year-on-year to ₹146.7 crore, with the PAT Margin improving by 346 basis points to 10.0%.
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The company's consolidated EBITDA for FY26 grew by 15.7% year-on-year to ₹203.0 crore, while the EBITDA Margin expanded by 210 basis points to 13.8%.
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For Q4 FY26, consolidated PAT showed significant growth, increasing by 244.4% year-on-year to ₹45.7 crore, despite a 15.1% decline in income from operations to ₹358.2 crore.
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Operations commenced at the new Mundra (Gujarat) greenfield facility, enhancing domestic capacity, and the Egypt facility is nearing commissioning to expand global manufacturing footprint.
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The Board recommended an annual dividend of ₹0.70 per share on face value of ₹1 for FY26, subject to shareholder approval.
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The company demonstrated improved profitability and margin expansion, particularly in its India operations with healthy demand across CNG and industrial gas applications.
Management Comments
Chairman & Managing Director
We are pleased to report a strong FY2026 performance, marked by improved profitability, margin expansion, and steady progress on our strategic initiatives. Our India operations continued to witness healthy demand across CNG and industrial gas applications, while the US business maintained momentum supported by a strong order pipeline. We are also seeing improving traction in higher value-added segments such as semiconductors and defence, creating new opportunities for specialised high-pressure gas cylinder solutions. With enhanced manufacturing capabilities and a continued focus on operational excellence, innovation, and customer engagement, EKC is well positioned to capture long-term opportunities across mobility, industrial, and clean energy applications globally.
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