Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd (KPCL), a leading player in India's air, refrigeration, and gas compression sector, has announced its financial results for Q3 FY25.
Revenue from operations and profit before tax (PBT) grew by over 10 per cent compared to the same quarter last year, reaching Rs 340 crore, with PBT of Rs 48 crore (Rs 47 crore in Q3 FY24), which accounts for 13.9 per cent of sales.
As of 1 January 2025, the order book stood at approximately Rs 1,879 crore, reflecting a 27 per cent increase from Rs 1,475 crore at the start of the financial year. The compression business remains the core revenue driver, contributing around 94 per cent of the company's total revenue.
KPCL has successfully completed the acquisition of a 55.26 per cent stake in Systems & Components India Private Limited, a key player in refrigeration solutions for the pharmaceutical, chemical, and dairy industries. The integration process is now underway to enhance competitiveness.
Additionally, the company's recently launched products—Tezcatlipoca, Calana, Aria, and Jarilo—have gained strong market acceptance, driving increased order inflows. KPCL has also entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a Voltas Ltd subsidiary, for supplying compressors to the textile industry.
Financial Highlights – Q3 FY25
· Revenue from operations: Rs 340 crore vs. Rs 309 crore in Q3 FY24 (+10 per cent)
· Total income: Rs 346 crore vs. Rs 312 crore in Q3 FY24
· EBITDA margin: 16 per cent vs. 18 per cent in Q3 FY24
· PBT: Rs 48 crore (14 per cent of total income) vs. Rs 47 crore (15 per cent ) in Q3 FY24
· Profit after tax (PAT): Rs36 crore vs. Rs 35 crore in Q3 FY24
· Basic EPS: Rs 5.55 per share vs. Rs5.40 per share in Q3 FY24
· Interim dividend: Rs 3.50 per share (175 per cent) vs. Rs2.50 per share (125 per cent ) in Q3 FY24
Financial Highlights – 9M FY25
· Revenue from operations: Rs 1,046 crore vs. Rs 833 crore in 9M FY24 (+26 per cent)
· Total income: Rs 1,063 crore vs. Rs 846 crore in 9M FY24 (+26 per cent)
· EBITDA margin: 18.6 per cent (Rs198 crore) vs. 14.7 per cent (Rs 124 crore) in 9M FY24
· PBT: Rs176 crore vs. Rs97 crore in 9M FY24 (+81 per cent)
· PAT: Rs130 crore vs. Rs 73 crore in 9M FY24 (+79 per cent )
· Basic EPS: Rs20.12 per share vs. Rs11.30 per share in 9M FY24