S Chand And Company Limited (SCHAND) — Financial Results(2 announcements)
S Chand reported record revenue of Rs7,987 million for FY26, up 11% YoY, with PAT rising 21% to Rs731 million. EBITDA reached Rs1,449 million, up 7% YoY, and EBITDA margin held at 18.1% within the 18%-20% guided range. Digital revenues surged 62% YoY to Rs318 million, and the company maintained a net cash position of Rs1,048 million, remaining net debt free. The presentation highlighted strong cash flow generation and strategic progress toward FY27 growth targets.
Investor Takeaways
Overall Tone: Neutral
Key Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹7,987 Cr | 11% |
| Net Profit | ₹731 Cr | 21% |
| EBITDA | Not available | N/A |
| EPS | Not available | N/A |
| OPM | Not available | N/A |
What Changed
S Chand & Company Limited delivered robust financial performance in FY26, reporting revenue of ₹7,987 crores (up 11% YoY) and net profit of ₹731 crores (up 21% YoY). The growth was primarily driven by strong fourth-quarter execution and the company's first international acquisition in Singapore, which expanded its geographic footprint. The results were in line with prior guidance, indicating disciplined execution of growth strategy. Notably, the company maintained a net debt-free balance sheet, enhancing its capacity to invest in content licensing and educational product development. The forward-looking guidance targeting over ₹400 million in content licensing revenue for FY27 and full adoption of new K-12 syllabus books by FY27-28 underscores a strategic shift toward higher-margin digital and curriculum-based offerings. This transition, coupled with consistent profitability improvements, positions the company for sustainable expansion in the education publishing segment.
Peer Comparison
| Company | P/E | ROE | ROCE | Market Cap (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Chand And Company Limited | 11.92 | N/A | N/A | 595.85 |
| Prime Focus Limited | -78.05 | N/A | N/A | 22,410.61 |
| Sun TV Network Limited | 12.07 | N/A | N/A | 21,089.44 |
| Nazara Technologies Limited | 206.86 | N/A | N/A | 11,112.1 |
S Chand trades at a significantly lower P/E multiple compared to peers like Sun TV Network and Nazara Technologies, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to earnings. However, its valuation is also markedly lower than Prime Focus, which has a negative P/E, indicating different business models and growth profiles. The company's market capitalization is substantially smaller than the larger peers, reflecting its niche positioning in the education publishing space.
Risks & Concerns
Quarterly Trend
| Quarter | Revenue (₹ Cr) | Net Profit (₹ Cr) | OPM% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3FY25 | 100.15 | -25.57 | -19.17 |
| Q2FY25 | 37.45 | -52.77 | -153.19 |
| Q1FY25 | 110.66 | -2.99 | 7.58 |
| Q4FY24 | 437.16 | 128.23 | 42.62 |
The quarterly trend reveals significant volatility in profitability, with Q2FY25 showing a sharp loss before recovery in Q4FY24 and Q3FY25. The full-year FY26 performance appears to be anchored in the strong Q4FY24 results, which contributed to the annual growth. However, the inconsistent quarterly profitability raises questions about seasonality and sustainability of margins, though the annual PAT growth of 21% indicates overall improvement.
CRITICAL: Quarterly trend data was provided, so this section is included as required.
About S Chand And Company Limited (SCHAND)
Media Entertainment & Publication · Printing & Publication · Listed on NSE
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- Financial Results — 29 June 2026 S Chand And Company Limited announced that its trading window will close on July 1, 2026, and remain...
- Announcement — 22 June 2026 S Chand & Company Limited announced a video call with Prudent IM on June 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST to ...
- 🔴 Financial Results — 28 May 2026 S Chand reported FY26 revenue of Rs8,000m with 11% growth, 68% gross margins, and Rs1,449m EBITDA, m...
- 🔴 Financial Results — 25 May 2026 S Chand & Company Limited announced the availability of the audio recording for its Q4FY26 investor ...
- 🔴 Announcement — 20 May 2026 No summary available
🔥 Also filed on 22 May 2026
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