Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a company engaged in the publishing industry in India.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 139 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 93.0
- High / Low ₹ 98.0 / 48.1
- Stock P/E 8.32
- Book Value ₹ 57.6
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 23.8 %
- ROE 28.3 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 27.1%
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
Quarterly 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 | 119 | |
| 23 | 42 | 44 | 51 | 68 | 93 | |
| Operating Profit | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 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 | 1 |
| Profit before tax | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 23 |
| Tax % | 0% | 51% | 30% | 27% | 28% | |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 17 | |
| EPS in Rs | 2.12 | 7.68 | 54.25 | 6.86 | 10.15 | 12.10 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 3 Years: | 26% |
| TTM: | 43% |
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| 3 Years: | 219% |
| TTM: | 107% |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 15 |
| Reserves | 10 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 65 |
| 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 35 | |
| 25 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 35 | |
| Total Liabilities | 83 | 80 | 93 | 104 | 150 |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 76 | 73 | 87 | 96 | 141 | |
| Total Assets | 83 | 80 | 93 | 104 | 150 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -48 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -23 | |
| -8 | -0 | -0 | -2 | -3 | |
| 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% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| 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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| Curriculum Integration Schools schools |
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| Pelican E-commerce Schools schools |
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| Books Sold million |
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR)
- Management will participate in Arihant Capital Bharat Connect Virtual Conference on 25 September 2026.
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Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.
- Submitted FY2025-26 annual report and 28th AGM notice to BSE.
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Notice Of 28Th AGM Of The Company
- 28th AGM on 29 Sept 2026 at 11:00 AM; e-voting 25-28 Sept; two directors reappointed.
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Intimation Under Regulation 30 Of SEBI (Listing Obligation And Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015.
- Audited financial statements and auditor’s report filed for FY ended 31 March 2026.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of The Board Meeting Held On 31St August, 2026
- Board approved FY26 audited results: revenue ₹9,139.02 lakh, profit ₹1,520.01 lakh.
Concalls
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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.