| Metric | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|
| Revenue | 35.84 |
| Total Income | 35.85 |
| Expenditure | 30.81 |
| PBT | 5.04 |
| Net Profit | 5.16 |
| OPM | 16.14% |
| NPM | 14.39% |
| EPS | 3.44 |
Dachepalli Publishers: FY26 Net Profit Jumps 82% YoY
07 May 2026 · 7 May, 6:32 pm
Summary
Dachepalli Publishers Limited announced robust financial results for Q4 and the full fiscal year 2026, driven by strong academic demand and enhanced operational efficiencies. In Q4 FY26, total income witnessed a remarkable 93.76% year-on-year surge to ₹3,585.02 Lakhs, while net profit more than doubled, growing by 122.50% to ₹515.72 Lakhs. For the full fiscal year, total income increased by 42.24% to ₹9,139.02 Lakhs (₹91.4 Cr), and net profit saw a significant 81.80% jump to ₹1,520.01 Lakhs (₹15.2 Cr), with EBITDA margin expanding to 25.74%. Management attributed the strong performance to improved capacity utilization, higher in-house production, and expansion across key markets, expressing confidence in sustaining growth momentum through continued operational excellence and technology integration.
Key Highlights
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For Q4 FY26, Dachepalli Publishers' Total Income surged by 93.76% year-on-year to ₹3,585.02 Lakhs.
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Net Profit in Q4 FY26 jumped by an impressive 122.50% year-on-year to ₹515.72 Lakhs, with Net Profit Margin expanding by 186 Bps to 14.39%.
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For the full fiscal year FY26, Total Income grew by 42.24% year-on-year to ₹9,139.02 Lakhs (₹91.4 Cr).
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FY26 Net Profit significantly increased by 81.80% year-on-year to ₹1,520.01 Lakhs (₹15.2 Cr), demonstrating strong operating leverage and improved profitability.
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EBITDA Margin for FY26 expanded by 524 Bps to 25.74%, driven by enhanced operational efficiency and higher in-house production.
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The company strengthened its balance sheet by reducing borrowings during FY26, achieving ROE of 19.01% and ROCE of 19.17%, reflecting efficient capital utilization.
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Operational efficiency improved significantly in FY26, with capacity utilization reaching approximately 75% compared to around 40% previously, alongside an expanded geographical presence across 13+ states.
Management Comments
Vinod Kumar Dachepalli
Our performance in Q4 and FY26 reflects the strength of our academic publishing portfolio and our disciplined approach towards execution. Improved capacity utilization, higher in-house production, and expansion across key markets have contributed to enhanced operational efficiency and profitability. The education sector continues to witness steady demand, particularly across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, supported by curriculum expansion and institutional requirements. We are also strengthening our distribution capabilities through platforms like Pelican Edu, while exploring opportunities to diversify into non-seasonal revenue streams. With a continued focus on operational excellence, technology integration, and scalable platform-driven growth, we remain confident in sustaining our growth momentum in the coming years.
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