S Chand and Company Ltd — earnings calls

S Chand reported consolidated revenue of Rs1,145 million for Q1 FY27, up 12% year-on-year, alongside an EBITDA loss of Rs97 million and a PAT loss of Rs187 million. Management attributed the higher PAT loss partly to marketing expenses booked in Q1 that relate to Q2 activities and a one-time tax rate adjustment. The company reiterated full-year guidance of 10-15% revenue growth and an EBITDA margin band of 17%-19%, while highlighting advance paper purchases and continued cash generation.

S Chand reported FY26 revenue in line with guidance at Rs8,000 million, EBITDA of Rs1,449 million at an 18.1% margin, and PAT of Rs731 million, up 21% year-on-year. The company remained net debt-free with a net cash balance of Rs1,048 million despite capex of Rs362 million and acquisition spend of Rs107 million, and it completed its first international acquisition, CPD Singapore, in January 2026. For FY27, management guided operating revenue growth of 10%-15% and an EBITDA margin band of 17%-19%, citing higher paper, logistics and labour costs.