Meet Gauri Kirloskar, the Managing Director of Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. (KOEL). In the latest financial report for Q4 FY25, KOEL achieved its highest-ever standalone quarterly sales of ₹1,401 crore, showing a robust 21 per cent increase from the previous quarter. Throughout the full financial year, the company managed to record standalone sales of ₹5,073 crore, reflecting a modest year-on-year growth of 6 per cent. The standalone net profit for FY25 landed at ₹416 crore, demonstrating a solid performance overall.
Dividend Delight: The Board of Directors is not holding back on rewards for shareholders, proposing a total dividend of 325 per cent for the fiscal year. This generous offer includes a final dividend of 200 per cent (₹4.00 per share), pending shareholders’ approval, on top of an interim dividend of 125 per cent (₹2.50 per share) already distributed earlier in the year. It’s raining dividends at KOEL!
Growing Strong: On a consolidated basis, KOEL’s revenue from operations in Q4 FY25 climbed to ₹1,753 crore, marking a 6 per cent increase from ₹1,660 crore in the same period last year. Despite this growth, the consolidated net profit for the quarter took a slight dip of 18 per cent year-on-year, settling at ₹111 crore compared to ₹135 crore. However, there’s a silver lining as the net profit surged by a whopping 64 per cent from the previous quarter. For the full fiscal year, consolidated revenue from operations reached ₹6,349 crore, showing a healthy 8 per cent increase from the previous year. Even though the consolidated net profit remained stable at ₹449 crore, compared to ₹451 crore last year, KOEL is still standing tall in the market.
Operational Excellence: KOEL’s standalone EBITDA for FY25 witnessed a significant 15 per cent rise to ₹654 crore from ₹567 crore in FY24. With the EBITDA margin improving to 12.8 per cent from 11.7 per cent a year ago, it’s clear that the company is firing on all cylinders in terms of operational efficiency. Gauri Kirloskar, the Managing Director of Kirloskar Oil Engines, expressed her satisfaction with the results, highlighting the completion of their 2x3y journey. Starting with an ambitious plan at the beginning of FY22 to grow the company two times in three years, KOEL has surpassed expectations with a 1.6x increase in topline, 2.4x growth in EBITDA, and a remarkable 2.6x growth in Cash from Operations. The journey wasn’t without its challenges, but the teams at KOEL showed remarkable agility and resilience to deliver consistent results over the past three years. As they gear up for the next phase of growth, the 2B2B strategy aims to transform the company into a 2 billion dollar organization within the next five years. The future looks bright for KOEL as they continue their upward trajectory.
So there you have it – KOEL is making waves in the industry with its impressive financial performance and strategic growth plans. With dividends flowing, revenues rising, and operational efficiency soaring, Gauri Kirloskar and her team are set to conquer new heights in the coming years.
