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 ₹ 1,481 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 132
- High / Low ₹ 232 / 97.0
- Stock P/E 14.4
- Book Value ₹ 108
- Dividend Yield 0.53 %
- ROCE 11.4 %
- ROE 8.91 %
- Face Value ₹ 2.00
Pros
Cons
- Company has a low return on equity of 9.26% over last 3 years.
- Dividend payout has been low at 8.75% 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
Industrials Capital Goods Industrial Manufacturing Industrial Products
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Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
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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491 | 472 | 506 | 564 | 539 | 702 | 761 | 949 | 1,699 | 1,274 | 1,223 | 1,499 | |
510 | 466 | 500 | 512 | 463 | 623 | 667 | 783 | 1,299 | 1,114 | 1,058 | 1,324 | |
Operating Profit | -19 | 6 | 6 | 52 | 76 | 79 | 93 | 166 | 399 | 160 | 165 | 176 |
OPM % | -4% | 1% | 1% | 9% | 14% | 11% | 12% | 18% | 24% | 13% | 14% | 12% |
7 | 25 | -2 | 107 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 21 | -11 | 2 | 3 | |
Interest | 58 | 60 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 |
Depreciation | 68 | 71 | 72 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 43 | 35 | 35 | 40 | 39 | 41 |
Profit before tax | -138 | -98 | -123 | 78 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 146 | 372 | 95 | 118 | 124 |
Tax % | 0% | -1% | 1% | 0% | 16% | -405% | 83% | 38% | 29% | 20% | 17% | 21% |
-138 | -98 | -124 | 78 | 24 | 58 | 2 | 90 | 265 | 76 | 98 | 98 | |
EPS in Rs | -12.89 | -9.12 | -11.06 | 6.98 | 2.08 | 5.23 | 0.27 | 8.02 | 23.63 | 6.79 | 8.84 | 8.73 |
Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 3% | 10% | 8% | 8% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | 12% |
5 Years: | 15% |
3 Years: | -4% |
TTM: | 23% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | 12% |
5 Years: | 101% |
3 Years: | -27% |
TTM: | 2% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | 32% |
5 Years: | 53% |
3 Years: | -8% |
1 Year: | -2% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | 8% |
5 Years: | 14% |
3 Years: | 9% |
Last Year: | 9% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
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 | 500 | 416 | 321 | 400 | 421 | 495 | 516 | 606 | 880 | 977 | 1,078 | 1,184 |
581 | 590 | 578 | 544 | 377 | 337 | 294 | 203 | 114 | 96 | 41 | 170 | |
116 | 113 | 120 | 170 | 131 | 180 | 215 | 222 | 284 | 297 | 293 | 238 | |
Total Liabilities | 1,218 | 1,141 | 1,042 | 1,136 | 952 | 1,034 | 1,047 | 1,054 | 1,301 | 1,392 | 1,435 | 1,614 |
632 | 560 | 512 | 423 | 340 | 329 | 339 | 312 | 334 | 392 | 411 | 420 | |
CWIP | 28 | 25 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 46 | 38 | 64 | 82 | 160 |
Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 64 |
558 | 555 | 501 | 695 | 599 | 683 | 679 | 692 | 926 | 932 | 898 | 971 | |
Total Assets | 1,218 | 1,141 | 1,042 | 1,136 | 952 | 1,034 | 1,047 | 1,054 | 1,301 | 1,392 | 1,435 | 1,614 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
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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36 | 66 | 31 | 74 | -21 | 54 | 107 | 84 | 165 | 106 | 226 | 58 | |
-7 | 2 | -5 | -1 | 224 | 22 | -18 | 75 | -60 | -77 | -122 | -120 | |
-32 | -44 | -57 | -74 | -203 | -76 | -82 | -118 | -113 | -43 | -74 | 77 | |
Net Cash Flow | -3 | 23 | -31 | -0 | 0 | -1 | 7 | 41 | -8 | -14 | 30 | 15 |
Ratios
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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 | 83 | 70 | 77 | 75 | 61 | 63 | 57 | 63 | 49 | 53 | 52 | 61 |
Inventory Days | 393 | 424 | 368 | 352 | 406 | 316 | 270 | 227 | 175 | 286 | 283 | 214 |
Days Payable | 56 | 64 | 73 | 102 | 53 | 58 | 59 | 53 | 40 | 28 | 31 | 32 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 420 | 431 | 371 | 325 | 413 | 322 | 268 | 236 | 184 | 311 | 303 | 243 |
Working Capital Days | 231 | 257 | 217 | 240 | 287 | 193 | 162 | 142 | 121 | 177 | 160 | 162 |
ROCE % | -7% | -3% | -6% | 3% | 7% | 6% | 7% | 16% | 41% | 12% | 12% | 11% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
31 May - FY25 revenue up 22.6% to Rs.1499.2 Cr; margin pressure noted; CAPEX ongoing in Mundra and Egypt.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
27 May - Audio recording of Q4 & FY25 earnings call available on company website.
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
27 May - Annual Secretarial Compliance Report confirming full SEBI regulation compliance for FY ended March 31, 2025.
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Reconstitution Of Committees Of Board
26 May - Board committees reconstituted after independent director's term completion on May 26, 2025.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
26 May - Ms. Uma Acharya ceased as Independent Director; CFO Sanjiv Kapur appointed Wholetime Director from May 26, 2025.
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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]