Dachepalli Publishers Ltd
Dachepalli Publishers Limited is a company engaged in the publishing industry in India.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 146 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 97.2
- High / Low ₹ 105 / 48.1
- Stock P/E 8.70
- 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 | 0.12 | 0.43 | 3.02 | 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/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 | |
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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
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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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Documents
Announcements
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Closure of Trading Window
- Trading window closed from 23 Oct 2026 until 48 hours after Q2 FY2026 results.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Board Meeting - Intimation Under Regulation 29 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- Board meeting on 24 Oct 2026 to approve H1 FY2026 unaudited results and review report.
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Business Update - For The Quarter Ended 30Th September 2026.
- H1 FY27 revenue rose 71.76% to ₹70.01 Cr; notebook manufacturing started and acquisition MoU signed.
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
- Pursuant to the Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, we are enclosing herewith a confirmation certificate of compliance quarter ended 30th …
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer''s Report
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.