Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a company engaged in the publishing industry in India.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 151 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 101
- High / Low ₹ 105 / 48.1
- Stock P/E 9.00
- Book Value ₹ 57.6
- 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
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 | 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 | 1 |
| Profit before tax | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 23 |
| Tax % | 0% | 51% | 30% | 22% | 28% | |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 17 | |
| EPS in Rs | 2.12 | 7.68 | 54.25 | 7.59 | 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: | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 15 |
| Reserves | 10 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 65 |
| 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 35 | |
| 25 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 35 | |
| Total Liabilities | 83 | 80 | 93 | 104 | 150 |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 76 | 73 | 87 | 97 | 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 | 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/OP | -1,887% | 34% | 77% | 47% | -72% |
Ratios
| 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
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer''s Report
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Outcome of AGM
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Outcome-Analyst/ Institutional Investors Meeting
- Analyst and institutional investor meeting held virtually on September 25, 2026; no UPSI was shared.
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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.
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.