Chetana Education Ltd

Q4 FY26Printing & Publication

Chetana Education Ltd Q4 FY26 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book

Q4 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

Price₹44

Market cap₹88 Cr

P/E6.3

Published5 Sept 2026

What the Q4 FY26 call signalled

3 of 4 strong

RevenueRank 3

MarginRank 1

CapexYes

Order bookYes

Not discussed on this call: fundraise.

The short version

Chetana Education targets 50% to 60% growth on existing turnover over the next 2 to 3 years (FY '28/'29), aiming to grow the top line from around INR 100 crores to INR 150-160 crores. Chetana Education targets 50% to 60% top-line growth over the next 2-3 years, aiming for INR150-160 crores turnover by FY '29.

From Chetana Education Ltd's Q4 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 5 Sept 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

Rank 3

Chetana Education targets 50% to 60% growth on existing turnover over the next 2 to 3 years (FY '28/'29), aiming to grow the top line from around INR 100 crores to INR 150-160 crores.
They expect double-digit year-on-year growth in publishing revenues due to syllabus changes and evolving customer dynamics.
The stationery division is projected to contribute 5%-7% of overall turnover in FY '26-'27 and more than 10% in FY '27-'28, with a three to fourfold revenue growth expected over the next two to three years.
OTT platform (DOTTSTAR) aims to onboard 1,000 schools in two years and serve 5 to 10 lakh students within three years, targeting revenues growing from INR 1 crore in FY '25-'26 to a three to fourfold increase next year.
Smart School Program has a three-year contract model to retain schools and increase revenue per client by 50%-100%.

Profitability & Margins

Chetana Education targets 50% to 60% top-line growth over the next 2-3 years, aiming for INR150-160 crores turnover by FY '29.
EBITDA growth is expected alongside revenue, with an improved EBITDA margin outlook.
PAT growth projection is optimistic, with expected PAT margin improving to 15%-16%, translating to a PAT of approximately INR22-25 crores by FY '29.
FY '27 is guided for double-digit revenue growth and 15% PAT growth from current levels.
Initial profitability impacted by gratuity provision and OTT start-up losses is expected to normalize as new initiatives mature.
The company foresees growth in digital, co-publishing, and stationery divisions contributing to profitability enhancements.
Dividend payments are expected to commence from FY '27 onwards, signaling confidence in cash flows and profitability.

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Capital Expenditure Plans

Yes

Capital investments have been made in digital platforms, including software development over the last three years, converted into intangible assets (INR 1.19 crores) to boost digitization and digital content (Page 6).
Investments include hardware such as servers for the OTT platform (Dijaa subsidiary) and new video content aligned with syllabus changes (Page 6).
Content development costs related to syllabus updates are capitalized and depreciated over three years, helping manage margin impact (Page 14).
Smart School Project involves providing IFP panels free of cost to schools as part of a three-year contract, representing both a strategic and capital investment to digitize schools (Page 13).
The company plans to intensify capex/controls on receivables to improve cash flows going forward (Page 18).
No specific large-scale future capex figures disclosed but focus is on digital transformation, OTT platform, and Smart School ecosystem expansion over the next 2-3 years (Page 20).

Fundraising & Capital Structure

The company currently operates as a debt-free entity except for working capital borrowings used seasonally between January to April.
There is no indication of plans for new debt fundraising beyond the cyclical working capital needs.
No explicit mention of future equity fundraising or capital raising in the transcript.
Focus appears to be on organic growth through operational improvements and strategic initiatives (e.g., OTT platform, stationery division).
Emphasis is placed on controlling receivables and improving cash conversion, which may reduce the need for external funding.
IPO was completed 1.5 years ago; next milestone is eligibility to list on the main board by FY '27, with first dividend expected from then.
No direct statements about immediate or planned fundraising via debt or equity.

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Order Book & Pipeline

Yes

As of the call, the stationery division has over 100 active orders.
Current revenue from the stationery division is around INR 95 lakh to INR 1 crore.
The company expects a three to fourfold growth in stationery revenue over the next two to three years.
Sales team of around 250 people reach out to more than 25,000 schools and educational institutes.
Target to onboard at least 1,000 schools on the OTT platform (DOTTSTAR) within the next two years.
Currently, DOTTSTAR is deployed across 155+ schools, with about 80 schools on a barter system.
The Smart School Program has contracts typically of three years tenure.
Overall, Chetana targets 50% to 60% revenue growth over the next 2-3 years from current levels.

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Capital investments have been made in digital platforms, including software development over the last three years, converted into intangible assets (INR 1.19 crores) to boost digitization and digital content (Page 6).

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