Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a company engaged in the publishing industry in India.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 120 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 80.2
- High / Low ₹ 96.8 / 48.1
- Stock P/E 7.90
- Book Value ₹ 53.4
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 23.8 %
- ROE 28.3 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 45 | 51 | 64 | 91 | |
| 23 | 42 | 44 | 51 | 68 | |
| Operating Profit | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 24 |
| OPM % | 10% | 7% | 14% | 20% | 26% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Earnings Call Transcript
14m - Submitted transcript of Q4 FY26 earnings call discussing audited results, growth, expansion plans, and FY27 guidance.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
2d - Audio recording of investor meet held on 11 May 2026 shared.
- Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation 9 May
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Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR) - Financial Updates For Q4 FY26 & FY26
7 May - Dachepalli Publishers reported Q4 FY26 revenue up 94% and FY26 net profit up 82%.
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Financials Results For The Period Ended March 31 2026
7 May - Board approved audited financial statements for year ended 31 March 2026 on 7 May 2026.
Concalls
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May 2026Transcript PPT
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Feb 2026Transcript PPT
Business Profile[1]
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a K–12 educational publishing company catering to CBSE, ICSE, and State Board curricula. Founded in 1998 with legacy roots dating back to 1908, the company develops, prints, and distributes curriculum-aligned textbooks integrated with in-house digital learning tools (WeStudy)