Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Q3 FY26 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book
Published 7 Aug 2026 | Printing & Publication | Market Cap: ₹114 Cr
Current turnover expected to close at around INR 90 crores for the financial year. The company targets a revenue of around INR 90 crores for the current financial year FY '26, with confirmation orders of INR 25-30 crores expected to contribute to achieving this target.
From Dachepalli Publishers Ltd's Q3 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Price
₹79
Market Cap
₹114 Cr
P/E Ratio
6.8
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Dachepalli Publishers Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹36 Cr, net profit ₹5 Cr.
Full financials →📊 Revenue & Sales Performance
- →Current turnover expected to close at around INR 90 crores for the financial year.
- →With the e-commerce vertical (Pelican platform) scaling, targeted turnover around INR 150 crores next year.
- →Pelican platform tied up with 50 schools this year, aiming for 150 schools next year and 300 schools thereafter.
- →Plans to expand from supplying 10,000 schools currently to 25,000 schools across 28 states and 8 union territories within the next 3 years.
- →Expecting growth from new product lines like NCERT workbooks and financial literacy textbooks.
- →Aiming to increase adoption of technology with AI integrated test tools in schools to boost product engagement.
- →Capacity expansion with a new factory to support increased volume and e-commerce scaling.
- →E-commerce segment expected to grow from presently ~10% revenue to higher margins as scale increases.
📈 Profitability & Margins
- →The company targets a revenue of around INR 90 crores for the current financial year FY '26, with confirmation orders of INR 25-30 crores expected to contribute to achieving this target.
- →For the next year, they plan to increase turnover to INR 150 crores, supported by the e-commerce vertical kicking in.
- →Post-IPO, they aim to expand supplies to 25,000 schools across 28 states and 8 union territories within the next 3 years.
- →PEAK capacity utilization is expected during Q2 and Q3, driving production and revenues.
- →PAT margins are anticipated to stabilize at a steady-state level of around 18% to 20% annually.
- →EPS for Q3 was INR 1.28, and with growth plans and margins, EPS is expected to improve steadily.
- →Investment in new initiatives like Pelican platform and distribution expansion supports future earnings growth.
🏗️ Capital Expenditure Plans
- →Planning to buy additional machinery after Q2 to stabilize production due to more than 80% utilization in a single 8-hour shift.
- →New factory opening next year to support scaling, enabling concentration on 150 to 200 schools for e-commerce.
- →Recently purchased new land to build a 60,000 sq. ft. shed dedicated to scaling the e-commerce vertical.
- →Considering investment in large-scale international printing machines (INR 4-5 crores for web printing; INR 20-25 crores for sheet-fed horizontal printing) to improve quality and speed.
- →Current production mostly in-house (90%), with plans to increase capacity to reduce outsourcing.
- →Gradually scaling e-commerce through Pelican Edu Supply, indicating strategic investment in technology and supply chain.
💰 Fundraising & Capital Structure
📋 Order Book & Pipeline
- →The company has significant orders from CBSE and ICSE schools placed between January to March, and State Board schools from April to June.
- →90% to 95% of the business (textbook sales) occurs in Q4 and Q1 due to academic calendar seasonality.
- →Orders require 3 to 4 months for packing and distribution across multiple states and districts.
- →Revenues start coming mainly post school reopening (around June 15th).
- →The current orderbook is supported by orders from around 10,000 schools.
- →The company is scaling its e-commerce vertical (Pelican platform) with 50 schools tied up this year expected to generate INR 30 crores revenue.
- →The company plans to increase school tie-ups to 150 next year and 300 subsequently, indicating growing order inflows.
- →Inventory built post-IPO is confident to be liquidated in the next two quarters based on confirmed orders.
Key Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Q3 FY26 results?
Current turnover expected to close at around INR 90 crores for the financial year. The company targets a revenue of around INR 90 crores for the current financial year FY '26, with confirmation orders of INR 25-30 crores expected to contribute to achieving this target.
What is Dachepalli Publishers Ltd share price analysis?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 6.8 with a market cap of ₹114 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Dachepalli Publishers Ltd planning capital expenditure?
Planning to buy additional machinery after Q2 to stabilize production due to more than 80% utilization in a single 8-hour shift. - New factory opening next year to support scaling, enabling concentration on 150 to 200 schools for e-commerce. - Recently purchased new land to build a 60,000 sq.
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