Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd
Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd (EKC) is engaged in the manufacture of high-pressure seamless gas cylinders along with other cylinders and equipments used for containing and storage of natural gas, liquids and air. [1]
- Market Cap ₹ 1,546 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 138
- High / Low ₹ 232 / 97.0
- Stock P/E 26.7
- Book Value ₹ 66.8
- Dividend Yield 0.51 %
- ROCE 11.4 %
- ROE 7.95 %
- Face Value ₹ 2.00
Pros
- Company's median sales growth is 22.6% of last 10 years
Cons
- Company has a low return on equity of 8.69% over last 3 years.
- Dividend payout has been low at 8.49% of profits over last 3 years
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
Sector: Packaging Industry: Packaging
Part of BSE SmallCap BSE Allcap BSE Industrials
Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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204 | 180 | 171 | 244 | 323 | 452 | 490 | 751 | 1,268 | 790 | 772 | 946 | |
234 | 203 | 195 | 207 | 273 | 378 | 411 | 568 | 914 | 678 | 679 | 846 | |
Operating Profit | -29 | -23 | -24 | 37 | 49 | 74 | 78 | 183 | 354 | 111 | 92 | 101 |
OPM % | -14% | -13% | -14% | 15% | 15% | 16% | 16% | 24% | 28% | 14% | 12% | 11% |
13 | -8 | -26 | 86 | 8 | 7 | -2 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | |
Interest | 50 | 51 | 48 | 37 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
Depreciation | 22 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
Profit before tax | -88 | -99 | -114 | 72 | 18 | 41 | 26 | 159 | 335 | 91 | 72 | 74 |
Tax % | 0% | -0% | 1% | 0% | 27% | -116% | 39% | 35% | 32% | 21% | 25% | 28% |
-88 | -99 | -115 | 71 | 13 | 88 | 16 | 103 | 228 | 72 | 54 | 53 | |
EPS in Rs | -8.24 | -9.25 | -10.25 | 6.37 | 1.16 | 7.80 | 1.42 | 9.16 | 20.33 | 6.42 | 4.80 | 4.75 |
Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 3% | 11% | 15% | 0% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | 18% |
5 Years: | 14% |
3 Years: | -9% |
TTM: | 23% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | 11% |
5 Years: | 24% |
3 Years: | -37% |
TTM: | 10% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | 31% |
5 Years: | 59% |
3 Years: | -4% |
1 Year: | -2% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | 14% |
5 Years: | 18% |
3 Years: | 9% |
Last Year: | 8% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Reserves | 262 | 162 | 54 | 130 | 144 | 230 | 244 | 347 | 572 | 636 | 682 | 727 |
397 | 415 | 349 | 332 | 224 | 200 | 158 | 116 | 87 | 50 | 2 | 126 | |
106 | 101 | 213 | 218 | 183 | 232 | 219 | 202 | 168 | 107 | 109 | 98 | |
Total Liabilities | 787 | 699 | 639 | 703 | 574 | 683 | 644 | 688 | 849 | 816 | 815 | 974 |
299 | 269 | 254 | 193 | 207 | 200 | 195 | 180 | 196 | 230 | 250 | 248 | |
CWIP | 25 | 23 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 35 | 30 | 52 | 62 | 110 |
Investments | 110 | 91 | 71 | 54 | 45 | 98 | 98 | 40 | 40 | 25 | 66 | 85 |
352 | 315 | 290 | 448 | 321 | 378 | 337 | 434 | 584 | 509 | 438 | 531 | |
Total Assets | 787 | 699 | 639 | 703 | 574 | 683 | 644 | 688 | 849 | 816 | 815 | 974 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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24 | -12 | 103 | 43 | -9 | 49 | 96 | 70 | 75 | 92 | 156 | -18 | |
8 | 38 | 4 | 8 | 144 | 1 | -23 | 42 | -63 | -43 | -106 | -68 | |
-33 | -30 | -105 | -53 | -134 | -51 | -69 | -64 | -43 | -55 | -62 | 87 | |
Net Cash Flow | -1 | -4 | 2 | -1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 48 | -31 | -6 | -12 | 1 |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 79 | 107 | 87 | 75 | 56 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 56 | 47 | 54 | 58 |
Inventory Days | 398 | 393 | 317 | 281 | 227 | 172 | 142 | 113 | 107 | 218 | 158 | 164 |
Days Payable | 142 | 178 | 335 | 274 | 225 | 216 | 160 | 121 | 38 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 335 | 322 | 69 | 82 | 58 | 24 | 48 | 56 | 125 | 242 | 185 | 195 |
Working Capital Days | 296 | 346 | 53 | 149 | 116 | 32 | -6 | 53 | 92 | 167 | 134 | 171 |
ROCE % | -5% | -4% | -7% | 6% | 12% | 16% | 14% | 36% | 59% | 13% | 11% | 11% |
Documents
Announcements
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Corporate Action-Board approves Dividend
8h - Approved FY25 audited results; recommended 35% dividend; promoted CFO; re-appointed Chairman; appointed secretarial auditor.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of The Board Meeting
8h - Approved FY25 audited results; recommended 35% dividend; promoted CFO to Wholetime Director; re-appointed Chairman.
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Audited Financial Results For The Quarter And Year Ended March 31, 2025.
8h - Audited FY25 results, final dividend Re.0.70/share, CFO promoted to Wholetime Director, director re-appointments.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation
2d - Invitation of the Earnings Group Conference Call for Q4 & FY25 on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. (IST).
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Board Meeting Intimation for Board Meeting For Consideration Of Audited Financial Results For The Quarter And Year Ended March 31, 2025
13 May - Board meeting on May 23 to approve FY25 results and consider dividend; trading window closed till results.
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Concalls
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Company Overview
Everest Kanto Cylinder (EKC) is a manufacturer of seamless steel gas cylinders with 20 mn + industrial gas and CNG cylinders currently in service. It is the largest Asian manufacturer of High-Pressure gas cylinders. [1]