JK Infra's Q1 operating margin matched the Industrials median
The consolidated quarter produced Rs 214.59 cr of operating profit and Rs 97.42 cr of net profit, with results filed after market close.
Filed 06 Aug 2026, 17:29 IST · after market close · J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd (JKIL)
Key takeaways
- JK Infra's Q1FY27 consolidated operating margin was 14.20%, exactly matching the 14.20% median across 67 Industrials peers that had reported.
- Operating profit of Rs 214.59 cr left Rs 138.72 cr of profit before tax after Rs 44.07 cr interest and Rs 51.65 cr depreciation.
- Net profit was Rs 97.42 cr after Rs 41.30 cr tax, with EPS at Rs 12.88.
Price around the results
Interest and depreciation narrowed the operating-to-PBT bridge
Operating profit of Rs 214.59 cr was reduced by Rs 44.07 cr of interest and Rs 51.65 cr of depreciation before reaching Rs 138.72 cr of profit before tax. Net profit was Rs 97.42 cr after a tax rate of 29.77%, so financing, asset charges and tax were material deductions below operating earnings.
Q1 margin landed at the Industrials midpoint
JK Infra's 14.20% operating margin was exactly in line with the 14.20% median for the 67 Industrials peers that had reported. The company ranked 34th from the bottom on this measure, placing it around the middle of the reported peer set.
Results were filed after market close
The consolidated Q1FY27 results were filed on 06 Aug 2026 at 17:29 IST, after market close. The reported quarter therefore provides the operating and earnings baseline before any subsequent trading response.
Q1FY27 at a glance
Consolidated figures as filed with NSE — cross-checked against an independent source.
| Line item | Q1FY27 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹1,511 cr |
| Other income | ₹20 cr |
| Expenses | ₹1,297 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹215 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 14.20% |
| Interest | ₹44 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹52 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹139 cr |
| Tax | ₹41 cr |
| Net profit | ₹97 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹12.88 |
Operating margin of 14.20% compares with a Industrials sector median of 14.20% across 67 peers that have reported Q1FY27.
How the stock reacted
| Window | Stock | vs NIFTY |
|---|---|---|
| Results day | +0.97% | +1.23% |
Volume on the results session was 2.76× its 20-day average.
What to watch
- Whether operating margin moves from the current 14.20% in the next reported quarter.
- Whether interest remains below or above the current Rs 44.07 cr as operating profit changes.
- Whether the tax rate moves from 29.77% while net profit is tracked against Rs 97.42 cr.