K E C International's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 29 Jul 2025
Result Summary
- K E C International Ltd reported a 18.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 10.4%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 18.6% QoQ and up 9.6% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 17.9% QoQ and increased 42.3% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of K E C International Ltd stood at 4.7 during Q1 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 5028.27 | 6172.62 | 4555.02 | -18.5% | 10.4% |
Total Expenses | 4869.76 | 5979.33 | 4442.98 | -18.6% | 9.6% |
Profit Before Tax | 158.51 | 193.29 | 112.04 | -18.0% | 41.5% |
Tax | 33.91 | 41.54 | 24.46 | -18.4% | 38.6% |
Profit After Tax | 124.60 | 151.75 | 87.58 | -17.9% | 42.3% |
Earnings Per Share | 4.70 | 5.90 | 3.40 | -20.3% | 38.2% |
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Company Overview
K E C International Ltd is a prominent player in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) sector, specializing in power transmission and distribution, railways, civil projects, smart infrastructure, and cables. It is part of the RPG Group, a diversified business conglomerate. The company has established a strong international presence with operations in over 100 countries. K E C International is recognized for its expertise in delivering complex infrastructure projects and has recently focused on expanding its portfolio in railways and civil infrastructure. The company continues to leverage its global footprint to drive growth and increase its market share.
Revenue
In Q1FY26, K E C International Ltd reported a total income of ₹5028.27 crores. This marks a decrease of 18.5% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹6172.62 crores. However, when compared year-over-year (YoY) to Q1FY25, the company experienced an increase of 10.4%, reflecting the total income of ₹4555.02 crores during that period. The fluctuation in revenue highlights the cyclical nature of the company's projects and contracts, which can vary significantly from quarter to quarter.
Profitability
The company's profit before tax (PBT) for Q1FY26 stood at ₹158.51 crores, representing an 18.0% decline from the previous quarter's PBT of ₹193.29 crores. Despite the quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) decrease, there was a notable year-over-year (YoY) increase of 41.5% compared to Q1FY25, when the PBT was ₹112.04 crores. The profit after tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 was ₹124.60 crores, down 17.9% from ₹151.75 crores in Q4FY25. However, this also reflects a strong YoY growth of 42.3% from ₹87.58 crores in Q1FY25. These figures indicate significant profitability improvements over the year, despite quarterly variability.
Operating Metrics
Total expenses for K E C International in Q1FY26 were ₹4869.76 crores, a decrease of 18.6% from Q4FY25's expenses of ₹5979.33 crores. Compared to Q1FY25, expenses rose by 9.6% from ₹4442.98 crores. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 was ₹4.70, showing a 20.3% decline from Q4FY25’s EPS of ₹5.90, but a 38.2% increase from ₹3.40 in Q1FY25. The company’s tax expenditure for the quarter was ₹33.91 crores, falling 18.4% from the previous quarter's tax of ₹41.54 crores, yet reflecting a 38.6% rise from ₹24.46 crores in the same quarter last year. These metrics underscore the company's operational efficiency and its strategic management of costs over the fiscal year.