Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended 30.09.2025
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Kinetic Engineering reported Q2 FY26 standalone revenue from operations of Rs. 3,930 lakhs, up about 11% year-on-year from Rs. 3,547 lakhs. However, the company slipped into a loss before tax of Rs. 17 lakhs versus a profit of Rs. 214 lakhs in the same quarter last year, with profit after tax also turning negative at Rs. 17 lakhs. For the half year ended September 2025, standalone PAT fell sharply to Rs. 35 lakhs from Rs. 267 lakhs a year ago. Operating cash flow was negative at Rs. 627 lakhs on a standalone basis and Rs. 765 lakhs on a consolidated basis, reflecting working capital strain. Other income continues to include significant profit from sale of non-core assets (Rs. 458 lakhs in H1 FY26), which is masking weak core operations. The auditor issued an unqualified limited review report.
Despite topline growth, the swing to a quarterly loss and weak operating cash flow signal stress in the core business, though one-time asset sale gains continue to support reported profits. Shareholders should watch for sustained improvement in operating margins and cash generation before considering the stock on improving fundamentals.