School Count
10,000
N/A
Current presence in 10,000 schools; targeting 25,000 in 3 years.
DACHEPALLIPUBLISHERS
Diversified
10 Feb 2026
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd — Q3 FY26
Dachepalli Publishers reported Q3 FY26 total income of ₹14.78 crore and net profit of ₹1.44 crore, with a PAT margin of 9.78%.
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Dachepalli Publishers reported Q3 FY26 total income of ₹14.78 crore and net profit of ₹1.44 crore, with a PAT margin of 9.78%. The quarter is seasonally moderate due to the academic calendar, with 90% of revenue concentrated in Q4 and Q1. Management guided for full-year turnover of ₹90 crore, backed by confirmed orders of ₹25-30 crore. Growth drivers include expansion into four new states, a new e-commerce vertical (Pelican Edu Supply) targeting ₹30 crore from 50 schools, and new product launches (NCERT workbooks, financial literacy). The company plans to reach 25,000 schools in three years and targets ₹150 crore revenue next year. Key risk: execution of the D2C e-commerce ramp-up and inventory liquidation in a seasonal business.
Key Numbers
E-commerce Revenue (Pilot)
₹2 crore
N/A
Pilot with 3 schools generated ₹2 crore; scaled to 50 schools targeting ₹30 crore.
Curriculum Integration Schools
60
+500% YoY
Increased from 10 schools last year to 60 this year; targeting 200 next year.
Repeat Customer Revenue Share
70%
N/A
70% revenue from repeat customers; expected to shift to 60:40 with new state expansion.
Management Guidance
FY26 Revenue Target of ₹90 crore
Management confirmed full-year turnover of ₹90 crore, with confirmed orders of ₹25-30 crore already in hand.
Management guidance revenueNext Year Revenue Target of ₹150 crore
Targeting ₹150 crore turnover next year, driven by e-commerce vertical and state expansion.
Management guidance revenuePAT Margin Guidance of 18-20%
Sustainable PAT margin of 18-20% on an annual basis, with Q3 being lower due to seasonal spending.
Management guidance marginsE-commerce Revenue of ₹30 crore from 50 Schools
Pelican Edu Supply vertical expected to generate ₹30 crore from 50 schools this year.
Management guidance growthKey Risks
Customer Concentration Risk
Top 10 customers contributed significantly in FY25; management argues they are sticky due to 4-year prescription cycles, but concentration remains a risk.
medium · analyst_questionInventory Liquidation Risk
Inventory levels have increased; management is confident of liquidation in next two quarters, but any demand shortfall could impact cash flows.
medium · analyst_questionE-commerce Execution Risk
D2C model is new and scaling from 3 to 50 schools; space and time constraints may limit ramp-up. Management acknowledged capacity challenges.
high · management_commentaryNotable Quotes
We will be closing at around 90 crores turnover ma'am. Next year with the e-commerce vertical also kicking in we'll be we are planning to do around 150 crores of turnover.
We are at full for a single shift we are right now at full capacity but after our... we can scale it up anytime.
We've developed an AI tool which helps us identify that particular parent and its purchasing capacity... we are trying to make that customer stay with the company for at least 10 to 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Dachepalli Publishers's revenue in Q3 FY26?
Dachepalli Publishers reported revenue of ₹15 Cr in Q3 FY26, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did Dachepalli Publishers management give for FY27?
FY26 Revenue Target of ₹90 crore: Management confirmed full-year turnover of ₹90 crore, with confirmed orders of ₹25-30 crore already in hand. Next Year Revenue Target of ₹150 crore: Targeting ₹150 crore turnover next year, driven by e-commerce vertical and state expansion. PAT Margin Guidance of 18-20%: Sustainable PAT margin of 18-20% on an annual basis, with Q3 being lower due to seasonal spending. E-commerce Revenue of ₹30 crore from 50 Schools: Pelican Edu Supply vertical expected to generate ₹30 crore from 50 schools this year.
What are the key risks for Dachepalli Publishers in FY27?
Key risks include Customer Concentration Risk — Top 10 customers contributed significantly in FY25; management argues they are sticky due to 4-year prescription cycles, but concentration remains a risk.; Inventory Liquidation Risk — Inventory levels have increased; management is confident of liquidation in next two quarters, but any demand shortfall could impact cash flows.; E-commerce Execution Risk — D2C model is new and scaling from 3 to 50 schools; space and time constraints may limit ramp-up. Management acknowledged capacity challenges..
Did Dachepalli Publishers meet its previous quarter's guidance?
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Where can I read the full Dachepalli Publishers Q3 FY26 concall transcript?
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