KEC International reported a significant decline in its fourth quarter performance, with net profit falling 28% year-on-year to ₹193 crore compared to ₹268 crore in the same period last year. According to reports from CNBC TV18, the Mumbai-based construction company's bottom-line numbers showed substantial pressure during the quarter. The profit decline was accompanied by weaker operational metrics, indicating broader challenges in the company's business operations.
The company's revenue declined 7% to ₹6,390 crore compared to ₹6,872 crore in Q4 FY25, as reported by CNBC TV18. EBITDA performance showed a 16.7% decline to ₹448.4 crore from ₹538.3 crore in the previous year. The EBITDA margin compressed to 7% from 7.8% in the previous cycle, indicating reduced operational efficiency. This margin compression reflects the company's inability to maintain profitability levels despite revenue generation.
In contrast to the current quarter performance, KEC International's Q3FY26 results showed a 1.6% decline in net profit to ₹127.5 crore from ₹129.6 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. However, EBITDA performance in Q3FY26 was stronger, climbing 15% year-on-year to ₹430.3 crore from ₹374.3 crore. The EBITDA margin improved to 7.1% from 7% in the year-ago period, demonstrating better operational efficiency in the previous quarter.
KEC International shares experienced significant market pressure, falling over 1% on Friday and declining by more than 30% in the past six months of trading. According to CNBC TV18, the company's stock price currently stands at ₹548.80 per share, which represents a significant decline from its 52-week high of ₹947.00 per share. The stock hit a 52-week low during the trading session, reflecting investor concerns about the company's financial performance and outlook.
