Industrial Products company Everest Kanto Cylinder announced Q4FY24 & FY24 results:
- EKC's revenue for FY24 stood at Rs 1,223.0 crore.
- The company recorded an EBITDA of Rs 160.5 crore for FY24, with margins at 13.1%.
- The company recorded an consolidated EBITDA of Rs 30.8 crore for Q4FY24, with margins at 9.4%.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) reached Rs 97.6 crore in FY24.
- The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of Rs 0.70 per share for FY24.
Commenting on the performance for the quarter, in a joint statement, Pushkar Khurana, Chairman, and Puneet Khurana, Managing Director, said “We have reported a stable operational and financial performance in FY24. Our overall consolidated results remain steady, with healthy sales volumes registered during the period under review. A sustained increase in demand across both domestic and international markets over the past few quarters has enabled us to achieve consistent performance this year. However, lower realizations witnessed in Q4 impacted our performance, leading to lower EBITDA margins.
We remain highly enthusiastic about the growth of seamless gas cylinders in India. The government's commitment to eco-friendly natural gas utilization, coupled with fiscal incentives and infrastructure development, creates a favorable environment for CNG vehicles. Significant investments are planned for the CNG sector over the next 5-6 years, with the number of CNG stations set to grow from ~6,350 to 17,500 by 2030, further driving the adoption of CNG vehicles.
Additionally, the National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen, aligning with the global trend of reducing carbon emissions. The government’s ambitious plans to expand green hydrogen usage across sectors like transportation, industry, and energy storage, combined with the rising demand for hydrogen-related infrastructure, positions EKC to leverage its expertise and enhance its market presence in the growing hydrogen market.
We are witnessing healthy adoption of CV vehicles in both passenger and commercial segments. In the PV sector, we are actively working towards adding marquee customers during the upcoming fiscal year, while the CV segment is experiencing an uptick, a trend we expect to continue. Moving forward, we are committed to strengthening our market leadership, maximizing value for stakeholders, and driving significant contributions to the global shift towards cleaner energy solutions. EKC has positioned itself with substantial capacities and a robust balance sheet to seize growth opportunities and further solidify its leadership in the industry."