Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a company engaged in the publishing industry in India.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 148 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 99.0
- High / Low ₹ 105 / 48.1
- Stock P/E 8.54
- Book Value ₹ 59.9
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 23.6 %
- ROE 27.8 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 27.2%
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
- Company has high debtors of 298 days.
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
Consumer Discretionary Media, Entertainment & Publication Printing & Publication Printing & Publication
Part of BSE SME IPO
Half Yearly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 45 | 51 | 64 | 91 | 121 | |
| Sales growth | +79% | +13% | +26% | +43% | ||
| 23 | 42 | 44 | 51 | 68 | 95 | |
| Operating Profit | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 26 |
| OPM % | 10% | 7% | 14% | 20% | 26% | 22% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Interest | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Depreciation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Profit before tax | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 24 |
| Tax % | 0% | 51% | 30% | 22% | 28% | |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 17 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.12 | 0.43 | 3.02 | 7.59 | 10.15 | 11.59 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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| 3 Years: | 26% |
| TTM: | 43% |
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| 3 Years: | 219% |
| TTM: | 91% |
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| 5 Years: | 21% |
| 3 Years: | 27% |
| Last Year: | 28% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | Sep 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 15 |
| Reserves | 10 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 65 | 75 |
| 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 35 | 47 | |
| 25 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 46 | |
| Total Liabilities | 83 | 80 | 93 | 104 | 150 | 183 |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 76 | 73 | 87 | 97 | 141 | 172 | |
| Total Assets | 83 | 80 | 93 | 104 | 150 | 183 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -48 | 1 | 6 | 4 | -23 | |
| -8 | -0 | -0 | -2 | -3 | |
| 56 | -1 | -3 | -0 | 23 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0 | -0 | 2 | 1 | -3 |
| Free Cash Flow | -56 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -26 |
| CFO/EBITDA Share of operating profit converting into cash: CFO (before tax) / Operating Profit | -1,887% | 34% | 77% | 47% | -72% |
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% |
Insights
In beta| Dec 1999 | Dec 2001 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Installed Printing Capacity tonnes per day |
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| Number of Schools Served schools |
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| Books Sold million |
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| Curriculum Integration Schools schools |
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| Pelican E-commerce Schools schools |
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| Number of Titles in Portfolio titles |
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Documents
Announcements
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Auditor''s Review Report For Half Yearly Ended On 30Th September,2026
- Auditor reviewed standalone half-year results ended September 30, 2026, with no material misstatement noted.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Earnings Call Transcript
- With reference to our intimation dated 23rd October, 2026 related to the Earnings Conference call, the Company is submitting the transcripts of Earnings Conference call …
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Financial Statements And Audit Report Of Half Yearly Ended On 30Th September,2026.
- Standalone half-year results to September 30, 2026 approved; profit rose to Rs 971.09 lakh.
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Non-Applicability Of Regulation 32 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 For The Quarter Ended 30.09.2026
- Company states Regulation 32 not applicable for quarter ended 30.09.2026; no funds raised.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
- Audio recording of H1 FY27 earnings call with analysts, held on 28 October 2026, is available online.
Concalls
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Oct 2026Transcript REC
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Jul 2026Transcript PPT
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May 2026Transcript PPT REC
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Feb 2026Transcript PPT
Business Overview:[1]
DPL started as a retail outlet for textbooks and magazines and gradually evolved into a comprehensive academic publishing business, now known for providing quality textbooks and integrated learning solutions. It is an established educational publishing house dedicated to the K–12 segment, catering to CBSE, ICSE, and State
Board curricula.