Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited — PPTs, 26-05-2025: Investor Presentation

1. Financial Highlights:

Consolidated revenue rose 29.5% YoY to Rs. 422.1 Cr in Q4 and 22.6% to Rs. 1,499.2 Cr for FY25, led by strong demand in India (up 23.1% Q4, 22.9% FY25), UAE (up 63.6% Q4), and USA (up 30.3% Q4, 42.1% FY25). EBITDA margin improved to 9.0% in Q4 and 11.7% for FY25. Profit before tax was Rs. 25.7 Cr (6.1% margin) in Q4 and Rs. 130.4 Cr (8.7% margin) for FY25. Profit after tax stood at Rs. 13.3 Cr in Q4 (3.1% margin), impacted by a one-time Rs. 6.5 Cr loss, and Rs. 97.7 Cr (6.5% margin) for the full year. EPS reached Rs. 1.19 for Q4 and Rs. 8.73 for FY25. Balance sheet remains healthy with total assets at Rs. 1,390.5 Cr and shareholder funds at Rs. 1,206.4 Cr alongside manageable debt.

2. Strategic Initiatives & Growth Drivers:

EKC is boosting capacity utilization in India, UAE, and USA, targeting clean energy demand. Participation in key energy exhibitions underscores focus on green hydrogen and CNG sectors with advanced seamless steel and composite cylinders. Projects include green hydrogen refueling stations in UAE and CNG generator conversions in Nigeria, highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

3. Business Developments:

Deliveries of CNG cascades for Nigeria’s first generator conversion and buffer vessels for UAE’s inaugural green hydrogen pilot station mark product diversification and geographic expansion. Active involvement in global energy forums enhances technical partnerships and broadens presence in emerging clean energy markets.

4. Market Position & Competitive Advantage:

With over 20 million cylinders in use and 1.5 million annual manufacturing capacity across India, Dubai, USA, and Hungary, EKC commands a strong global leadership in seamless steel gas cylinders. Its broad product range and geographic spread provide scale economies and solid market acceptance, supporting sustainable expansion.

5. Investor Implications:

Robust revenue growth and margin improvement signal attractive growth prospects fueled by rising global clean energy demand. The Q4 exceptional loss warrants monitoring but appears isolated. Execution risks exist around international expansions and technological investments yet are balanced by EKC’s established market position and alignment with long-term energy trends.