Control Print Limited reported its financial results for the first quarter of FY27, delivering modest revenue growth but a sharp decline in profitability as operating margins weakened significantly.
The company posted revenue of ₹115.56 crore in Q1 FY27, compared with ₹111.29 crore in the same quarter last year, registering a 3.84% year-on-year (YoY) increase. However, revenue declined 17.38% sequentially (QoQ), indicating weaker demand or seasonal softness during the quarter.
At the operating level, EBITDA fell to ₹19.77 crore from ₹25.41 crore a year ago, marking a 22.19% YoY decline. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, EBITDA dropped 37.16%, reflecting higher costs and weaker operating performance.
The company’s EBITDA margin narrowed sharply to 17.11%, compared with 22.84% in Q1 FY26 and 22.50% in the previous quarter. The margin contraction suggests that rising expenses and cost pressures impacted overall profitability.
Profit Before Tax (PBT) came in at ₹9.82 crore, down 29.15% YoY from ₹13.86 crore. Compared with the previous quarter, PBT declined 51.87%, highlighting the sharp deterioration in earnings.
Net Profit (PAT) stood at ₹3.92 crore, compared with ₹8.57 crore in the year-ago period, representing a steep 54.25% YoY decline. Despite the annual drop, PAT increased 250.20% sequentially, reflecting an improvement over the immediately preceding quarter.
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) also declined significantly to ₹2.45, compared with ₹5.35 in the corresponding quarter last year.
Key Highlights
– Revenue increased 3.84% YoY to ₹115.56 crore.
– EBITDA declined 22.19% YoY to ₹19.77 crore.
– EBITDA margin contracted to 17.11%.
– PBT fell 29.15% YoY to ₹9.82 crore.
– PAT dropped 54.25% YoY to ₹3.92 crore.
– EPS declined to ₹2.45 from ₹5.35 a year earlier.
Overview
Control Print’s Q1 FY27 performance reflects a mixed quarter. While the company managed to post modest revenue growth, profitability came under significant pressure due to lower operating margins. Investors are likely to watch the company’s cost-control measures, margin recovery, and demand trends in the coming quarters to assess whether earnings can improve during the remainder of FY27.
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