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Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited is an Indian company incorporated in 2009, specializing in manufacturing engines, generating sets, pump sets, power tillers, and related spares. The company operates in three segments: Business to Business (B2B), Business to Customer (B2C), and Financial Services. Its B2B segment focuses on fuel-agnostic internal combustion engine platforms for power generation, industrial applications, and international business. The B2C segment offers water management and farm mechanization solutions. Kirloskar Oil Engines produces a wide range of power outputs from 2.1 kVA to 5200 kVA in power generation and 20 hp to 750 hp in industrial engines. The company has expanded its product line over the years to include various types of engines, gensets, and agricultural machinery. It has also established subsidiaries for international operations and financial services.
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Kirloskar Oil Engines Q4 profit up 21% to ₹158.6 cr despite regulatory hit
Company insights, generated from the most recent coverage.
Credit rating upgraded to AA and total borrowings reduced from ₹167 Cr to ₹77 Cr, signaling improved balance sheet health despite recent margin pressures.
Export markets remain under pressure due to geopolitical headwinds, with the Middle East operating well below normal levels, impacting business mix.
Stock declined 2.37% today, reflecting continued selling pressure following weak Q1 results and profit booking after a 118% one-year rally.
The Quarter story
The two most recent quarterly results, compared side-by-side.
Kirloskar Oil Engines sustains strong sales and improves debt management, but margin compression and slower inventory turnover signal near-term earnings pressure.
Finance costs fall from ₹139.4 Cr in Q1 FY26 to ₹116.0 Cr in Q1 2026-27 — lower borrowing expenses boost net margins.
EBITDA margin contracts from 13.2% in Q1 FY26 to 11.2% in Q1 2026-27 — rising input costs squeeze operating profits.
Debt-to-equity ratio improves from 4.2x in Q1 FY26 to 3.7x in Q1 2026-27 — stronger capital structure reduces financial risk.
PAT margin declines from 7.6% in Q1 FY26 to 5.6% in Q1 2026-27 — earnings compression weighs on shareholder returns.
Power Gen revenue share grows from 46% in Q3 FY26 to 49% in Q1 2026-27 — core segment drives stable top-line mix.
Inventory days increase from 53 in Q1 FY26 to 64 in Q1 2026-27 — slower stock turnover ties up working capital.
Aftermarket revenue contribution rises from 17% in Q3 FY26 to 19% in Q1 2026-27 — recurring service income supports steady cash flow.
Employee costs jump from ₹137.1 Cr in Q1 FY26 to ₹191.2 Cr in Q1 2026-27 — higher wage bills pressure operating leverage.
Payables days extend from 76 in Q1 FY26 to 81 in Q1 2026-27 — longer supplier terms ease working capital pressure.
Financial Services PAT drops from ₹10.1 Cr in Q1 FY26 to ₹6.9 Cr in Q1 2026-27 — volatile segment returns drag overall profitability.