S Chand and Company Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
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.
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Numbers mentioned
Consolidated revenue: Rs1,145 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“we reported consolidated revenues of Rs1,145 million (up 12% YOY), Improved Gross Margin, EBITDA Loss of Rs97 million and a PAT Loss of Rs187 million.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: Loss of Rs97 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“we reported consolidated revenues of Rs1,145 million (up 12% YOY), Improved Gross Margin, EBITDA Loss of Rs97 million and a PAT Loss of Rs187 million.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT: Loss of Rs187 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“we reported consolidated revenues of Rs1,145 million (up 12% YOY), Improved Gross Margin, EBITDA Loss of Rs97 million and a PAT Loss of Rs187 million.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net cash balance: Rs1,182 million (end of Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“We continued our strong cash flow generation and remained Cash Surplus at the end of the quarter with the highest net cash balance at the end of Q1 in the company’s history of Rs1,182m (Vs. Q4FY26: Rs1,160m) after distribution of dividend of Rs141m.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Content licensing revenue: Rs91 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“We generated Rs91 million revenues from content licensing during the quarter.”
Himanshu Gupta, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CPD Singapore contribution: around Rs 1 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“It's just started. It's a very small company. I think contribution in the first quarter is around only Rs 1 crore, but the main business is Q3 and Q4.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Content licensing revenue as on date: Rs14 crores (FY27 to date)
p. 13
“As on date, we're sitting on Rs14 crores revenues, where in Q1 we did Rs9 crore.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Operating revenue growth — 10%-15% · FY27
stated firmly by Saurabh Mittal
p. 5
“we are looking to grow Operating revenues by 10%-15% for the year.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Content licensing revenue — in excess of Rs400m · FY27
stated conditionally by Saurabh Mittal
p. 5
“We are looking to target revenues in excess of Rs400m in the Content Licensing opportunities of our text, images, audio, videos and non-academic datasets and growing the number of clients from 5 to 10 this year.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Content licensing revenue — cross Rs40 crores · FY27
stated conditionally by Saurabh Mittal
p. 12
“Yes, definitely. I mean, that's a very positive space and the indications that we have at this point in time, we hope to cross Rs40 crores, maybe by a good margin also.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CPD Singapore revenue — SGD 1 million (Approx Rs 7.5 cr) · end of this year
stated as an aspiration by Saurabh Mittal
p. 6
“We're looking at crossing SGD 1 million (Approx Rs 7.5 cr) at the end of this year.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
M&A activity — filling portfolio gaps · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Saurabh Mittal
p. 5
“we are evaluating M&A opportunities which fill in the gaps in our portfolio.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Steady-state core business growth — 10% to 12% · next 2-3 years
stated as an aspiration by Saurabh Mittal
p. 12
“The steady state is again 10% to 12%, for the core business.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New printing and binding facility — half completed this year, fully next year · FY27-FY28
stated firmly by Himanshu Gupta
p. 14
“It's in process. Half of it will get done this year. The complete process will complete next year.”
Himanshu Gupta, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Market buyback decision — by October
stated conditionally by Saurabh Mittal
p. 9
“Yes, so we are considering a market buyback. I think we should be able to once these acquisition opportunities, really, fructify over the next 2 months.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
NCERT syllabus book adoption — full adoption of new syllabus books · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Himanshu Gupta
p. 4
“We expect the full adoption of the new syllabus books in FY27.”
Himanshu Gupta, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said current combined revenue from these was around Rs55-60 crore for the prior full year and that it is trending up.
Answered by Saurabh Mittal
Asked by Chandramouli: What revenue is being generated from Mylestone and My Zen curriculum adoptions and what is the outlook?
p. 6
“The current revenues from both of these is around Rs55 crores to Rs60 crores.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the contribution was small this quarter but expects a decent revenue by year end, targeting SGD 1 million.
Answered by Saurabh Mittal
Asked by Chandramouli: What is the top-line contribution and outlook for the CPD Singapore acquisition?
p. 6
“It's just started. It's a very small company. I think contribution in the first quarter is around only Rs 1 crore, but the main business is Q3 and Q4.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it is actively considering a buyback.
Answered by Saurabh Mittal
Asked by Chandramouli: Would the company consider a buyback given the low valuation and cash on hand?
p. 7
“Yes, sir, we are actively, considering that.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained that dollar-denominated paper prices had risen and they wanted a cushion against further increases, without any raw material availability issue.
Answered by Himanshu Gupta
Asked by Niteen: Why did the company advance its paper purchases and what is the outlook on paper prices?
p. 8
“So when we import paper, the paper prices, because of dollar, because of logistics cost, because of the tensions in the Middle East and all those things, the prices of paper have increased.”
Himanshu Gupta, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there are early-stage conversations in test prep and school segments, sized around Rs40-50 crore at most.
Answered by Saurabh Mittal
Asked by Niteen: Are there any inorganic growth opportunities being evaluated and at what size?
p. 9
“The total size of these investments is not much. I think they should be around Rs40 crore toRs50 crores at max.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management indicated a decision could come around October once acquisition opportunities are clarified.
Answered by Saurabh Mittal
Asked by Niteen: When might a decision on a market buyback be made?
p. 9
“I think by October we should be in a space to decide on where we are on this.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said impairment would depress reported earnings and is more likely to be considered alongside an offsetting exceptional gain.
Answered by Saurabh Mittal
Asked by Niteen: Has the company considered revaluing or impairing the large goodwill on its balance sheet?
p. 11
“In case we have an event where there is an exceptional income, which may happen in a couple of years' time, then that is the time that we probably look at impairing the goodwill.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said steady-state core growth is 10-12%, driven by student number growth, volume growth and pricing, with acquisitions adding more.
Answered by Saurabh Mittal
Asked by Chandramouli: What is the medium-term growth expectation for the business?
p. 12
“The steady state is again 10% to 12%, for the core business. In case there are acquisitions, then even more.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed the guidance factors in an assumed 10-12% price increase in paper.
Answered by Saurabh Mittal
Asked by Chandramouli: Does the 17-19% margin guidance factor in paper price increases?
p. 13
“If they go up 40%, it's a different case. We factored in about 10%-12% price increase.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said only about 20-25% of annual paper requirements have been procured so far, purchased earlier than usual.
Answered by Saurabh Mittal
Asked by Chandramouli: How much of the annual paper requirement has already been purchased?
p. 13
“No, no, no, we've barely taken 20%-25% of our annual requirements.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geo-political instability in the Middle East affecting collections from the region
p. 5
“Geo-political instability in the Middle East continues to hamper our collections from the region.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rising import paper prices, supply disruptions and elongated shipping timelines due to geopolitical tensions
p. 5
“We took a conscious decision to advance Paper purchases since we are pre-empting higher paper prices, supply disruptions and elongated shipping timelines for imported paper.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Higher net working capital days from advance inventory build-up
p. 5
“Both the factors led to slightly higher Net Working capital days than last year.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Large goodwill on the balance sheet depressing return ratios
p. 11
“But it does depress our return ratios, that we are aware of that, because of course these were acquired entities.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Marketing expenses in Q1 relating to Q2 activities distorting quarterly PAT
p. 4
“There were some marketing expenses which were expensed in Q1 but relate to activities in Q2.”
Saurabh Mittal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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