Karbonsteel Posts 29 per cent Profit Rise in H1 FY26

18 Nov 2025 CW Team

Karbonsteel Engineering Limited, a heavy and precision steel structure manufacturer serving the industrial and infrastructure sectors, has announced its unaudited financial results for the half year ended 30th September 2025 (H1 FY26). The company delivered robust growth in revenue and profitability, supported by operational resilience and its ongoing capacity expansion and deleveraging initiatives.

Key Financial Highlights (converted to millions/billions):

Revenue from Operations: Rs 13.97 billion in H1 FY26, up from Rs 10.60 billion in H1 FY25 — a 31.85 per cent increase.

EBITDA: Rs 1.94 billion in H1 FY26, rising 20.78 per cent from Rs 1.61 billion in the previous year.

EBITDA Margin: 13.9 per cent, compared with 15.2 per cent in H1 FY25, reflecting a planned recalibration of margins (130 bps lower).

Net Profit: Rs 703.28 million, up from Rs 544.37 million in H1 FY25 — a 29.19 per cent rise.

The company attributed this growth to stronger demand, disciplined cost management and consistent project execution despite fluctuating steel prices. Capacity expansion and balance sheet strengthening remain central to Karbonsteel’s strategy as it positions itself for long-term, sustainable growth.

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