Dachepalli Publishers Ltd (544667)

Dachepalli Publishers Limited reported its standalone audited annual financial results for FY26. Standalone revenue from operations grew 42.98% YoY to ₹91.36 Cr (₹9,136.28 Lakhs) compared to ₹63.90 Cr (₹6,389.92 Lakhs) in FY25. Standalone net profit rose 81.80% YoY to ₹15.20 Cr (₹1,520.01 Lakhs) versus ₹8.36 Cr (₹836.10 Lakhs) in the previous year. Basic and diluted EPS improved to ₹10.15 from ₹7.59 in FY25.

• Standalone FY26 revenue from operations jumped 42.98% YoY to ₹9,136.28 Lakhs from ₹6,389.92 Lakhs.
• Standalone FY26 net profit surged 81.80% YoY to ₹1,520.01 Lakhs from ₹836.10 Lakhs.
• Diluted EPS increased to ₹10.15 for FY26 compared to ₹7.59 in FY25.
• Total shareholders' funds expanded significantly to ₹7,997.17 Lakhs as of March 31, 2026, compared to ₹2,928.59 Lakhs in FY25.

Dachepalli Publishers announced the expansion of its e-commerce vertical, 'Pelican Edu Supply', doubling its school client base from 50 to approximately 100 schools (a 100% increase). All 50 existing schools confirmed continuation, alongside engagements secured with ~50 new schools for textbooks, notebooks, stationery, and uniforms. The company is targeting a two-fold growth in turnover from this vertical. Furthermore, notebook supplies are transitioning from third-party trading to in-house manufacturing, which is anticipated to enhance segment operating margins.

• School client base expanded by 100% from ~50 schools to approximately 100 schools
• 100% retention rate achieved with all 50 existing schools renewing for the current fiscal
• Targeting approximately two-fold turnover growth from the Pelican Edu Supply vertical
• Transitioning from third-party notebook sourcing to in-house manufacturing to capture higher margins

Dachepalli Publishers has announced the launch of its proprietary notebook brand, 'PageCraft,' and integrated educational kits that bundle textbooks with notebooks. This strategic move aims to leverage the company's existing distribution network and customer base, which supported a revenue of ₹91 Cr in FY26. The rollout will be phased based on market demand, targeting institutional clients and schools. This vertical integration is designed to capture a larger share of the educational stationery market alongside their core publishing business.

• Launch of 'PageCraft' brand of notebooks with a registered trademark.
• Introduction of 'combined educational kits' bundling textbooks and notebooks for schools.
• Leveraging an existing distribution network that generated ₹91 Cr revenue in FY26.
• Phased rollout strategy planned to align with market requirements and customer demand.

Dachepalli Publishers reported a robust start to FY27 with total income surging 159% YoY to ₹45.18 Cr. While PAT grew 42% to ₹6.3 Cr, the management has provided an ambitious revenue guidance of ₹250 Cr for FY27, which is nearly 2.7x the FY26 revenue of ₹91 Cr. The growth is driven by an integrated education model and expansion into new states like Uttar Pradesh. However, trade receivables have climbed to ₹100 Cr, which warrants close monitoring relative to the company's scale.

• Total income increased by 159% year-on-year to ₹45.18 Cr in Q1 FY27
• Management targets a turnover of ₹250 Cr for FY27, a significant jump from ₹91 Cr in FY26
• Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 42% year-on-year to ₹6.3 Cr
• Trade receivables increased to ₹100 Cr from ₹75 Cr in March 2026
• Textbook printing capacity of 80-85% is deemed sufficient to support turnover up to ₹300 Cr

Dachepalli Publishers reported a robust Q1 FY27 with total income surging 159% YoY to ₹45.18 Cr, which represents approximately 49% of its TTM revenue. While PAT grew 42% YoY to ₹6.31 Cr, EBITDA margins saw some compression due to a significant rise in material costs. A key strategic update is the acquisition of a Linomatic Flexo print machine, marking a shift from trading notebooks to in-house manufacturing. The company maintains a stable financial position with a Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.44 as of FY26.

• Q1 FY27 Total Income reached ₹45.18 Cr, a 159.38% increase over Q1 FY26's ₹17.42 Cr.
• Net Profit (PAT) for the quarter stood at ₹6.31 Cr, up 42% YoY from ₹4.44 Cr in the previous year.
• Acquired Linomatic Flexo print notebook manufacturing machinery to transition from trading to internal production.
• EBITDA for Q1 FY27 grew 31.29% YoY to ₹9.20 Cr, though operating expenses increased significantly.
• The company's distribution network now spans 15 states/UTs serving over 250 titles in the K-12 segment.

Dachepalli Publishers reported a robust Q1 FY27 with total revenue reaching ₹45.18 Cr, a 159.38% increase from ₹17.42 Cr in Q1 FY26. Net profit grew 42% YoY to ₹6.31 Cr, although EBITDA margins saw compression from 40.2% to 20.4% due to higher material costs. A key strategic development is the acquisition of a Linomatic Flexo print notebook manufacturing machine, marking a shift from trading to in-house manufacturing. This backward integration is aimed at improving gross margins and supply chain reliability for their 400+ partner schools.

• Q1 FY27 Revenue from operations surged 159.38% YoY to ₹45.18 Cr.
• Net Profit (PAT) increased by 42% YoY to ₹6.31 Cr from ₹4.44 Cr.
• Acquired Linomatic Flexo print notebook manufacturing machine for backward integration into in-house production.
• EBITDA grew 31.29% YoY to ₹9.20 Cr, though margins compressed significantly from the previous year's Q1.
• Company serves a network of 400+ schools and institutions across 15 states/UTs.

Dachepalli Publishers reported a strong Q1 FY27 with revenue jumping 159% YoY to Rs 45.18 Cr, representing nearly 49% of its TTM revenue. Net profit increased 42% YoY to Rs 6.31 Cr, although PBT margins compressed to 18.9% from 36.7% in the same quarter last year due to higher raw material costs. A significant concern is the surge in trade receivables to Rs 101.24 Cr, which now exceeds the company's total TTM revenue of Rs 92 Cr. This working capital pressure resulted in a negative operating cash flow of Rs 5.54 Cr for the quarter.

• Revenue from operations grew 159% YoY to Rs 45.18 Cr from Rs 17.42 Cr.
• Net profit increased 42% YoY to Rs 6.31 Cr, up from Rs 4.44 Cr in Q1 FY26.
• Trade receivables surged to Rs 101.24 Cr, a 35.8% increase from Rs 74.52 Cr in March 2026.
• Operating cash flow turned negative at Rs 5.54 Cr for the quarter.
• Long-term borrowings increased by Rs 7.76 Cr during the quarter to reach Rs 41.19 Cr.