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Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (IN:EKC)
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Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (EKC) Price & Analysis

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EKC Stock Chart & Stats

₹104.80
₹2.01(1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
₹104.80
₹2.01(1.92%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative LeverageConservative leverage and steadily growing equity provide EKC with financial resilience and flexibility. A relatively modest debt burden can support continued investment in manufacturing capacity while reducing the strain that interest obligations could place on operations during weaker demand periods.
Positive Returns Without Heavy LeverageEKC is still generating acceptable shareholder returns without relying heavily on debt, indicating that its operating base can produce value through the business itself. This supports balance-sheet durability and gives management more flexibility in allocating capital over the next several quarters.
Diversified Gas-containment ApplicationsServing industrial, medical, energy, and manufacturing applications gives EKC exposure to multiple sources of cylinder demand rather than a single end market. This breadth can make the business model more durable as customer needs and activity levels vary across sectors.
Bears Say
Volatile Revenue TrendThe repeated revenue declines after the 2022 peak point to uneven demand or pricing cycles and make sustained growth less dependable. Inconsistent top-line performance can reduce operating visibility, complicate capacity planning, and limit the predictability of future earnings.
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow means reported profitability has not translated into surplus cash in the latest periods. Whether driven by reinvestment or working-capital pressure, this reduces internally available funding and can constrain capital allocation if the pattern continues.
Margin CompressionThe sharp decline in gross margin indicates that recent profitability has been less durable than the 2022 peak. Lower margin headroom leaves earnings more sensitive to changes in product mix, input economics, and utilization, limiting the company’s ability to absorb operating pressure.

EKC FAQ

What was Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited lowest stock price was ₹90.20 and its highest was ₹154.40 in the past 12 months.
    What is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s market cap?
    Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s market cap is ₹11.06B.
      When is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 14, 2026 which is in 56 days.
        How were Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported ₹2.676 earnings per share for the quarter.
          Is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited pay dividends?
            Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited pays a Annually dividend of ₹0.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.69%. See more information on Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited dividends here
              What is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s EPS estimate?
              Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited have?
              Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited has 112,207,680 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited reported an EPS of ₹2.676 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.064%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:EKC
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited

                    Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited, alongside its associated companies, operates primarily from India, focusing on the production and global distribution of a wide variety of cylinders. Their extensive product range encompasses specialized steel cylinders for compressed natural gas, industrial gases, fire safety systems (extinguishers and suppression units), medical applications, hydrogen storage, and breathing apparatus. Additionally, they manufacture aluminum, jumbo, and type-4 cylinders. Beyond these core offerings, the firm supplies diverse equipment, appliances, tanks, and their corresponding parts and accessories, all designed for the secure storage and containment of gases, liquids, and air. The company further diversifies its activities through trading in fire suppression gear and castor oil, and is also involved in power generation. With a substantial international reach, its products are exported to approximately 25 nations across regions including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Europe, South America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Founded in 1978, the company maintains its principal office in Mumbai, India.

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