Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited
EKC
Rank in Stocks
#18701
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited, alongside its associated companies, operates... 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.
Share Price
$1.11
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$124.98M
Change (1 day)
0.32%
Change (1 year)
-29.51%
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Operating Margin for Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited (EKC)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 9.42%
According to Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 9.42%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 30.50%.
Operating Margin history for Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited from 2005 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 9.42% | -69.11% |
| 2025 | 30.50% | 207.46% |
| 2024 | 9.92% | -69.53% |
| 2023 | 32.56% | 47.46% |
| 2022 | 22.08% | 70.63% |
| 2021 | 12.94% | 88.08% |
| 2020 | 6.88% | -22.08% |
| 2019 | 8.83% | -12.92% |
| 2018 | 10.14% | -94.23% |
| 2017 | 175.75% | -1,798.07% |
| 2016 | -10.35% | 7.59% |
| 2015 | -9.62% | -48.39% |
| 2014 | -18.64% | 125.94% |
| 2013 | -8.25% | -278.96% |
| 2012 | 4.61% | -55.33% |
| 2011 | 10.32% | 821.43% |
| 2010 | 1.12% | -95.34% |
| 2009 | 24.02% | -8.74% |
| 2008 | 26.32% | -0.79% |
| 2007 | 26.53% | 21.86% |
| 2006 | 21.77% | 17.30% |
| 2005 | 18.56% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.95% | -96.08% |
US
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| 11.89% | -98.74% |
DE
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| 16.70% | -98.23% |
FR
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| 21.55% | -97.71% |
US
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| 8.81% | -99.06% |
DE
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's operating margin
What is Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's operating margin?
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's operating margin is 9.42%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's operating margin was 30.50%, compared with 9.92% in 2024.
How has Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's operating margin was highest in 2023 (32.56%) and lowest in 2020 (6.88%).
How does Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Everest Kanto Cylinder Limited's operating margin (9.42%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Lam Research Corp. R, with 36.95%.