Dachepalli Pub.

Q1 FY27Printing & Publication

Dachepalli Pub. Q1 FY27 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book

Q1 FY27 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

Price₹79

Market cap₹118 Cr

P/E7.1

Updated25 Aug 2026

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What the Q1 FY27 call signalled

3 of 4 strong

RevenueRank 2

MarginRank 3

CapexYes

Order bookYes

Not discussed on this call: fundraise.

The short version

Projected turnover for FY 2027: INR 130-150 crores (Page 14) - By FY 2027, expecting turnover to reach INR 220-250 crores with multiple products and expanded market share (Pages 8, 13) - Market sh The company targets a turnover of INR130-150 crores for FY 2027, aiming to scale to INR220-250 crores within three years.

From Dachepalli Pub.'s Q1 FY27 earnings-call transcript · updated 25 Aug 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

Rank 2

- Projected turnover for FY 2027: INR 130-150 crores (Page 14) - By FY 2027, expecting turnover to reach INR 220-250 crores with multiple products and expanded market share (Pages 8, 13) - Market share growth target in existing states: from ~2% to 5% over next 3 years (Page 12) - Expanding presence in new states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, with UP expected to contribute most meaningfully (Page 14) - Scaling up from 13,000 schools currently served to larger numbers, including 100+ schools on Pelican Edu Supply platform by next year (Pages 9, 14) - Anticipated growth in notebook and stationery business as meaningful contributors within 2-3 years (Page 14) - E-commerce sales currently about 30% of turnover, expected to maintain ratio while overall business grows (Page 12) Overall, the company expects steady and scalable growth in sales through product diversification and geographic expansion.

Profitability & Margins

The company targets a turnover of INR130-150 crores for FY 2027, aiming to scale to INR220-250 crores within three years.
Projected PAT margin is stable at around 17%-18% year-on-year despite scaling.
Growth is driven by expanding textbooks business, scaling notebooks and stationery production, and increasing adoption of digital learning and supply chain platforms (Pelican Edu Supply).
The ticket size per school via Pelican Edu Supply has significantly increased from INR1 lakh to INR40 lakhs, expected to contribute meaningfully.
EPS showed growth from 4.03 to 4.21 in Q1 FY27, with PAT growing 42% YoY.
Investments in technology and capacity (AI integration, LMS enhancement, machinery) will support long-term growth without major incremental capex beyond INR300 crore turnover.
Operating earnings are expected to remain stable with margin improvements from in-house notebook manufacturing and better raw material control.

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Capital Expenditure Plans

Yes

Continuous investment in technology, including AI integration and advanced Learning Management System (LMS) offered complimentary to schools.
Potential capital expenditure (Capex) for notebook manufacturing machinery if demand scales up, as current machines can support only 10-20% of total demand.
Existing textbook printing machines operate at 80-85% capacity, adequate until turnover reaches around INR 300 crores.
No significant new Capex expected until notebook demand or overall turnover grows.
Focus on expanding sales and distribution networks supported by current infrastructure purchased from revenues.
Strategic move to start white-labeling stationery products once quantity thresholds (15,000-18,000 pieces per item) are met, aiming to increase margins by 15%.
Plan to scale Pelican Edu Supply platform cautiously, with controlled growth to 100-150 schools next year for ensuring quality and reliability.

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

There is no explicit mention of any current or future fundraising plans through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
The company has historically funded its capital expenditures, such as warehouse logistics and machinery, from its own revenues rather than external financing.
Harish Dachepalli highlighted that the company's investments in capex were made with internal revenues even before listing on the stock exchange.
Growth and capacity expansions appear to be planned based on revenue growth and internal accruals.
The focus seems to be on organic growth through scaling existing operations and market penetration rather than raising external funds.

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Order Book & Pipeline

Yes

The company has a sustainable order book as textbook orders from schools typically last 3-4 years.
Current textbook supply present in around 13,000 schools.
E-commerce model currently active in 50 schools, with plans to scale to 100-150 schools next year.
Pelican Edu Supply platform has expanded from 3 schools to 50 schools this year, aiming for 100-150 schools next year.
Book orders increase school ticket size from INR 1 lakh to INR 40 lakhs per school due to additional products sold.
Expansion in states like UP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam is ongoing with a market share of 1-2%, targeting 5% market share in 3 years.
The company expects turnover between INR 130 crores to INR 150 crores for FY2027 with a longer-term target of INR 220-250 crores turnover.
Orders are routed through company sales executives using local distributors, ensuring order fulfillment.

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Continuous investment in technology, including AI integration and advanced Learning Management System (LMS) offered complimentary to schools.

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