Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (IN:EKC)
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EKC Stock Chart & Stats
₹116.15
-₹3.93(-2.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹116.15
-₹3.93(-2.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹90.20 - ₹157.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume410.67K
Average Volume (3M)33.26K
Market Cap
₹13.09B
Enterprise Value₹15.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹1.97B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.7
Beta1.79
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.62
Shares Outstanding112,207,680
10 Day Avg. Volume15,511
30 Day Avg. Volume33,256
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.14
Price to Book (P/B)0.73
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio-24.78
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Leverage / Strong Balance SheetLow debt-to-equity and steadily building equity provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk across cycles, allowing the company to fund working capital or selective capex without eroding creditworthiness, supporting long-term operational resilience.
Sustained Profitability / Earnings ResilienceDespite revenue volatility, the company has maintained positive margins and returned to higher net income in 2026. Persistent profitability supports internal funding for maintenance capex and operations, and signals underlying unit economics that can sustain the business through cyclical demand swings.
Niche, Industrial Product FranchiseSpecialized manufacturing of high-pressure gas cylinders serves industrial and energy end-markets with structural demand. Technical production capabilities, safety standards and customer qualification create barriers to entry and can produce recurring orders and long-term customer relationships.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Generation / Negative Free Cash FlowTwo consecutive years of negative free cash flow and OCF lagging net income indicate cash conversion and working-capital pressure. Persistent weak cash generation limits internal funding for growth, dividends, or debt repayment, increasing reliance on external financing and reducing strategic optionality.
Volatile Revenue And Margin TrendsMaterial swings in revenue and margin compression reduce predictability of earnings and cash flow. Cyclical or price-sensitive end markets make planning and reinvestment harder, increasing execution risk and complicating long-term capital allocation and forecasting.
Rising Debt Trend (watch Item)An uptick in total debt amid weakening cash conversion narrows the margin of safety that low leverage previously provided. If the trend continues without stronger cash flow, financial flexibility could be impaired and borrowing costs or covenants may become more constraining over the medium term.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited News
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 ₹157.55 in the past 12 months.
What is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s market cap?
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s market cap is ₹13.09B.
When is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited released its earnings results on May 29, 2026. The company reported ₹4.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹4.09.
Is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 0.59%. 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 ₹4.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.182%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:EKC
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Company Description
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cylinders primarily in India. The company offers compressed natural gas steel, industrial gas, fire extinguisher, fire suppression system, medical application, hydrogen, breathing air, aluminum, jumbo, and type-4 cylinders. It also provides equipment, appliances, and tanks, as well as parts and accessories used for containing and storage of gas, liquids, and air. In addition, the company trades in fire extinguishment and related equipment, and castor oil; and generates power. Further, it exports its products to approximately 25 countries, including countries in South East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the United States, Europe, South America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The company was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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