Everest Industries Faces Significant Financial Challenges Amid Declining Performance Metrics

Everest Industries has recently undergone a financial trend adjustment, reflecting significant challenges in its performance metrics for the quarter ending September 2025. The company's financial results indicate a notable decline, with a reported profit after tax (PAT) of Rs -18.17 crore, marking a substantial drop of 55.7%. Key performance indicators reveal that the return on capital employed (ROCE) stands at a low of -0.85%, while the debtors turnover ratio is also at its lowest, recorded at 1.01 times.
The company's operational efficiency is under pressure, as evidenced by an operating profit to interest ratio of -1.21 times and a debt-equity ratio peaking at 2.24 times. Additionally, net sales have fallen to Rs 306.16 crore, and the earnings per share (EPS) is reported at Rs -11.46.

In terms of market performance, Everest Industries has faced a challenging year, with a year-to-date stock return of -23.57%, significantly underperforming compared to the Sensex, which has returned 7.70% in the same period. Over the past year, the stock has declined by 46.85%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex's 6.00% gain. Despite a historical five-year return of 168.50%, the recent trends highlight the pressing issues the company faces in the current market landscape.