Jagran Prakashan Q2 FY27: PAT ₹61.23 & Rev ₹499.35 Cr

Investor Takeaways

Consolidated revenue grew 8.5% YoY to ₹499.35 crores in Q1FY27, indicating top-line strength.

Consolidated PAT declined 8.3% YoY to ₹61.23 crores from ₹66.76 crores in the prior year, signaling profitability pressure.

Operating profit increased 9.8% YoY to ₹70.03 crores, but other income fell sharply to ₹31.71 crores from ₹51.46 crores, contributing to lower net earnings.

EPS declined to ₹2.70 from ₹3.09, reflecting reduced earnings per share despite revenue growth.

⚠️ Profitability is under pressure due to declining other income and subsidiary losses.

Overall Tone: Neutral based on the numbers only.

Key Financial Highlights

Metric	Value	YoY Change
Revenue	₹499.35 Cr	+8.5%
Net Profit	₹61.23 Cr	-8.3%
EBITDA	Not available	N/A
EPS	[amount context mismatch]	-12.6%
OPM	14.04%	+1.24 pp

What Changed

Jagran Prakashan reported consolidated revenue of ₹499.35 crores in Q1FY27, up 8.5% year-on-year, driven by growth across its media segments. However, consolidated profit after tax (PAT) declined to ₹61.23 crores from ₹66.76 crores in the same quarter last year, indicating that revenue growth has not translated into proportional earnings improvement. Operating profit rose 9.8% to ₹70.03 crores, suggesting better core operational efficiency. The increase in operating profit was offset by a significant drop in other income, which fell to ₹31.71 crores from ₹51.46 crores, primarily due to one-time policy proceeds received in the prior year. Earnings per share (EPS) also declined to ₹2.70 from ₹3.09, reflecting the impact of lower net profitability. The company’s consolidated operating margin improved slightly to 14.04% from previous quarters, but the trend in profitability remains mixed due to external income volatility and subsidiary performance.

Peer Comparison

Company	P/E	ROE	ROCE	Market Cap (₹ Cr)
Jagran Prakashan	8.63	N/A	N/A	1,463.29
Prime Focus	-78.05	N/A	N/A	22,410.61
Sun TV Network	12.07	N/A	N/A	21,089.44
Nazara Technologies	206.86	N/A	N/A	11,112.1

Jagran Prakashan trades at a lower P/E multiple compared to Nazara Technologies and Sun TV Network, suggesting relatively lower valuation expectations, while its P/E is significantly lower than Prime Focus, which is negative. The company’s market capitalization is smaller than that of its larger peers.

Jagran Prakashan’s profitability metrics are not directly comparable to peers due to missing ROE and ROCE data, but its revenue growth and margin trends suggest moderate operational performance relative to sector peers.

Risks & Concerns

No specific risks were explicitly highlighted in the filing beyond the decline in other income and subsidiary losses.

The sharp fall in other income to ₹31.71 crores from ₹51.46 crores introduces earnings volatility, which may affect future profitability consistency.

Subsidiary losses continue to weigh on overall net profit, though not detailed in the provided data.

Quarterly Trend

Quarter	Revenue (₹ Cr)	Net Profit (₹ Cr)	OPM%
Q3FY25	516.5	62.72	18.09
Q2FY25	446.51	41.65	15.12
Q1FY25	444.12	41.03	14.75
Q4FY24	509.64	6.03	23.91

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Media Entertainment & Publication · Media · Listed on NSE

Market Cap: ₹1,463.29 Cr P/E: 8.6

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