Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells gas cylinders in India. The company offers compressed natural gas (CNG) steel, industrial gas, fire extinguisher, fire suppression system, medical application, hydrogen, breathing air, aluminum, jumbo, and type-4 composite cylinders. It also provides equipment, appliances, and tanks, as well as parts and accessories used for containing and storage of natural gas, other gases, liquids, and air, as well as deals in liquefied petroleum gases. In addition, the company trades in fire extinguishment and related equipment, as well as castor oil. It also exports its products to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the United States, Europe, South America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The company serves city gas distribution companies and CNG vehicle manufacturers. Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
10.42
PB ratio
0.92
Dividend yield
0.66%
Beta
0.36
Market cap
₹11.93B
Enterprise value
₹12.48B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Specialty Industrial Machinery / Industrials |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 756 |
| Website | https://www.everestkanto.com |
| Mailing address | 204, Raheja Centre Free Press Journal Marg 214, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021 India |
| Phone / Fax | 91 22 4926 8300 / 91 22 4926 8354 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
0.66%
Dividend amount
₹0.70
Payout ratio
6.87%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited paid ₹0.70 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 14 Aug 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 6.87%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.EKC dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Pushkar Prem Kumar Khurana | Executive Chairman | 53 | |
| Mr. Puneet Prem Kumar Khurana | MD & Executive Director | 52 | |
| Mr. Sanjiv Kapur | CFO & Whole-Time Director | 65 | |
| Mr. Vishal Suresh Totla | Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
7.45%
Operating margin
12.50%
Return on assets
-
Return on equity
-
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited is 11.93B and its enterprise value is 12.48B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of EKC is 0.81. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of EKC is 6.31.
The EKC's stocks Beta value is 0.36 making it 64% less volatile compared to NSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (NSE:EKC) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's Stock Symbol?
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited trades on NSE under the ticker symbol "EKC".
2. What is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's stock price today?
One share of EKC stock can currently be purchased for approximately ₹106.19.
3. How can I contact Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited?
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's mailing address is 204, Raheja Centre Free Press Journal Marg 214, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021 India. The company can be reached via phone at 91 22 4926 8300.
4. What is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's official website?
The official website of Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited is https://www.everestkanto.com.