Dachepalli Publishers Q1 FY27 Share Price & Earnings Call Analysis
- Market cap
- ₹136 Cr
- P/E
- 8.15
- ROE
- 27.82%
- PEG
- 0.03
- Price to sales
- 1.15
- Debt to equity
- 0.50
- 52W high / low
- ₹105 / ₹48.1
- EBITDA margin
- 21.56%
- Net profit margin
- 16.64%
- Promoter holding
- 64.78%
- Sales (last year)
- ₹119 Cr
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a company engaged in the publishing industry in India.[1]
Guidance scorecard · Q1 FY27 call
What Dachepalli Publishers Ltd's management guided
and where it ranks in Printing & Publication
Printing & Publication
RevenueQ1 FY27 call
20–40%- Projected turnover for FY 2027: INR 130-150 crores
- By FY 2027, expecting turnover to reach INR 220-250 crores with multiple products and expanded market share
- Market share growth target in existing states: from ~2% to 5% over next 3 years
- Expanding presence in new states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, with UP expected to contribute most meaningfully
- Scaling up from 13,000 schools currently served to larger numbers, including 100+ schools on Pelican Edu Supply platform by next year
- Anticipated growth in notebook and stationery business as meaningful contributors within 2-3 years
2 more points from Dachepalli Publishers Ltd's call on revenue
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MarginsQ1 FY27 call
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CapexQ1 FY27 call
Planned- 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.
2 more points from Dachepalli Publishers Ltd's call on capex
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FundraisingQ1 FY27 call
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Order bookQ1 FY27 call
Rising- 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.
2 more points from Dachepalli Publishers Ltd's call on the order book
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Ranges are what management guided for revenue growth and margins on the latest earnings call. Not investment advice, and not a forecast of returns.
Potential multibaggers · Q2 FY27
Potential multibaggers in Printing & Publication
on management's own guidance
- Chetana Educa.Moderate growth2
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- MPSModerate growth3
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Peers
Printing & Publication companies ranked on guidance
| # | Company | Revenue guided | Margin guided | Market cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dachepalli Pub.This stock | 20–40% | Flat | ₹146 Cr | 8.7 |
| 2 | Chetana Educa. | 10–20% | Up 2%+ | ₹72 Cr | 5.2 |
| 3 | MPS | 10–20% | Flat | ₹4,273 Cr | 23.3 |
| 4 | 10–20% | Flat | ₹487 Cr | 6.6 |
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Quarterly Results, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, and Ratios are shown below as separate sections.
Financials of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Quarterly Results
Quarter-by-quarter operating performance
| Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales + | 10.26 | 18.47 | 23.34 | 14.76 | 35.84 |
| Expenses + | 3.83 | 15.75 | 15.95 | 11.46 | 30.05 |
| Operating Profit | 6.43 | 2.72 | 7.39 | 3.30 | 5.79 |
| OPM % | 62.67% | 14.73% | 31.66% | 22.36% | 16.16% |
| Other Income + | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Interest | 0.44 | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.25 |
| Depreciation | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.50 |
| Profit before tax | 5.81 | 2.21 | 6.79 | 2.74 | 5.05 |
| Tax % | 30.98% | -4.98% | 43.74% | 47.45% | -2.18% |
| Net Profit + | 4.01 | 2.32 | 3.83 | 1.44 | 5.16 |
| EPS in Rs | 6.55 | 2.11 | 3.48 | 0.96 | 3.45 |
Financials of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Profit & Loss
Annual income statement trend
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales + | 25 | 45 | 51 | 64 | 91 |
| Expenses + | 23 | 42 | 44 | 51 | 68 |
| Operating Profit | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 24 |
| OPM % | 10% | 7% | 14% | 20% | 26% |
| Other Income + | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Depreciation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Profit before tax | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 21 |
| Tax % | 0% | 51% | 30% | 27% | 28% |
| Net Profit + | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| EPS in Rs | 2.12 | 7.68 | 54.25 | 6.86 | 10.15 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Financials of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Balance Sheet
Capital structure and asset base
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 15 |
| Reserves | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 65 |
| Borrowings + | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 35 |
| Other Liabilities + | 25 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 35 |
| Total Liabilities | 83 | 80 | 93 | 104 | 150 |
| Fixed Assets + | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Assets + | 76 | 73 | 87 | 96 | 141 |
| Total Assets | 83 | 80 | 93 | 104 | 150 |
Financials of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Cash Flows
Operating, investing and financing cash movement
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from Operating Activity + | -48 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -23 |
| Cash from Investing Activity + | -8 | -0 | -0 | -2 | -3 |
| Cash from Financing Activity + | 56 | -1 | -3 | 1 | 23 |
| Net Cash Flow | 0 | -0 | 2 | 1 | -3 |
| Free Cash Flow | -56 | 1 | 5 | 1 | -26 |
| CFO/OP | -1,887% | 34% | 77% | 45% | -72% |
Financials of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Ratios
Working capital efficiency and return ratios
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 792 | 362 | 402 | 354 | 298 |
| Inventory Days | 345 | 273 | 274 | 270 | 375 |
| Days Payable | 454 | 184 | 247 | 235 | 180 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 683 | 451 | 429 | 389 | 493 |
| Working Capital Days | 536 | 314 | 389 | 354 | 415 |
| ROCE % | 4% | 11% | 17% | 24% |
Guidance history
How Dachepalli Publishers Ltd's guidance has moved, call by call
| Call | Revenue | Margins | Capex | Fundraising | Order book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 call → | 20–40% | Flat | Planned | — | Rising |
| Q4 FY26 call → | 20–40% | Flat | Planned | None planned | Rising |
| Q3 FY26 call → | 20–40% | Flat | Planned | — | Rising |
What management guided on each call, newest first. Not investment advice, and not a forecast of returns.
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