John Cockerill posts Q4FY26 net profit of ₹700.68 lakh

john cockerill has released its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a net profit of ₹700.68 lakh for the standalone quarter, a significant turnaround compared to the net loss of ₹74.61 lakh in the corresponding period of the previous year. On a consolidated basis, the net profit stood at ₹736.08 lakh against a loss of ₹291.38 lakh in Q4FY25.

Total income from operations rose to ₹20,284.50 lakh in the standalone quarter, up from ₹7,777.86 lakh in the same quarter last year. Consolidated income from operations increased to ₹35,389.35 lakh from ₹22,703.04 lakh in the prior year period. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for the standalone quarter was ₹14.19, compared to a loss of ₹1.51 per share in Q4FY25.

Financial Performance

The following table outlines the key financial metrics for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025:

Particulars	Standalone Q4 FY26 (Unaudited)	Standalone Q4 FY25 (Unaudited)	Consolidated Q4 FY26 (Unaudited)	Consolidated Q4 FY25 (Unaudited)
Total income from operations (net)	₹20,284.50 lakh	₹7,777.86 lakh	₹35,389.35 lakh	₹22,703.04 lakh
Net Profit/(Loss) for the period	₹700.68 lakh	₹(74.61) lakh	₹736.08 lakh	₹(291.38) lakh
Earnings Per Share (Basic)	₹14.19	₹(1.51)	₹14.91	₹(5.90)

The Board of Directors approved the financial results at their meeting held on May 18, 2026. The results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee and subjected to limited review by the statutory auditors. The extract of the unaudited financial results was published in 'The Business Standard' and 'Sakal' newspapers on May 20, 2026, in compliance with SEBI regulations.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+15.05%	+17.26%	+18.59%	+18.77%	+18.77%	+18.77%

John Cockerill India Limited has released its investor presentation for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, reporting a significant turnaround in its financial performance. The company posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of INR 70.1 Mn for Q1CY26, compared to a loss of INR 7.5 Mn in the corresponding period of the previous year. Revenue from operations surged 161.8% year-on-year to INR 2,000.4 Mn, driven by robust operational execution and a strong order book.

Standalone Financial Performance

The company demonstrated a sharp turnaround in profitability, with EBITDA turning positive at INR 114.1 Mn against a negative EBITDA of INR 4.4 Mn in Q1CY25. The material margin for the quarter stood at 45.7%, while the EBITDA margin improved to 5.7%.

Metric (INR Mn)	Q1CY26	Q1CY25	YoY Growth
Revenue from Operations	2,000.4	764.2	161.8%
Material Margin	914.6	375.5	143.6%
EBITDA	114.1	-4.4	N.M.
Profit After Tax	70.1	-7.5	N.M.

The India order book as of March 26, 2026, stood at INR 13,212 Mn, marking a 101% year-on-year increase, providing strong visibility for future growth.

Consolidated Results

On a consolidated basis, following the inclusion of entities in China, Belgium, and Germany from January 1, 2026, the company reported a PAT of INR 73.6 Mn for Q1CY26. This compares to a loss of INR 29.1 Mn in Q1CY25. Consolidated revenue grew by 56.0% to INR 3,445.2 Mn. The total consolidated order book was approximately INR 33,000 Mn as of March 26, 2026.

Operational Highlights

The presentation highlighted the company's strategic focus on revolutionizing the steel industry through technologies like Jet Vapor Deposition (JVD). John Cockerill India continues to leverage its engineering legacy and global presence to secure major orders, with total order wins in the trailing twelve months exceeding INR 20 Bn. The company remains committed to sustainable growth and exploring new manufacturing and joint venture opportunities.