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Check Before You Invest : Dachepalli Publishers Ltd

BSE: 544667 NSE: ISIN: INE1F9M01018
  |   Sector:  Media   |   Industry:  Printing And Publishing

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Dachepalli Publishers Ltd belong to?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd belongs to the Media sector, operating specifically within the Printing And Publishing segment.
Q.2 Is Dachepalli Publishers Ltd a good quality company?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd is a weak quality company, based on a inconsistent multi-year financial track record.

This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.

Q.3 Is Dachepalli Publishers Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd appears Fair, as its key valuation ratios are in line with their past averages.

Based on the industry it operates in, the relevant valuation ratios include one of the following, P/E, P/BV, P/Sales, EV/EBITDA or a combination of two or more.

Valuation Ratios Current 3-year
Historic Median
Price to Earnings 7.45 13.27
Price to Book 1.42 1.41
Price to Sales 1.24 1.57
EV to EBITDA 6.27 8.19
Q.4 Is Dachepalli Publishers Ltd a good buy now?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd is not a good buy now, based on weak price trend analysis suggesting prices may fall. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:

  • How has it performed on generating Profits?

    By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.

  • How efficiently has it utilized Capital?

    By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.

  • How is it managing its Debt?

    By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.

A: What are the trends in revenue and profit margins?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd revenue growth is 25.6% for FY-2025, which is below its 3-year CAGR of 36.36%, indicating slower growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 17.4% for FY-2025, which is above its 3-year median of 10.6%, indicating increasing margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 19.53% for FY-2025, which is above its 3-year median of 14.45% indicating increasing margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Net Profit Margin is 11.83% for FY-2025, is above its 3-year median of 6.53%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level 3-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 17.4 10.6
Operating Profit Margin (%) 19.53 14.45
Net Profit Margin (%) 11.83 6.53

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Return on Asset is 7.67%, which is above its 3-year historical median of 3.84%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Return on capital employed is 17.52% for FY-2025, which is above its 3-year historical median of 10.8%. The current ROCE is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 14%, indicating value creation.

Q.7 Return on Equity (ROE) of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Return on equity is 32.12% for FY-2025, which is above its 3-year historical median of 18.33%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 333 days, below its 3-year historical median of 375 days, indicating improved working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 3-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.65 0.59
ROE (%) 32.12 18.33
ROCE (%) 17.52 10.8
Cash Conversion Cycle 333 days 375 days

C: How much debt does the business have and is it at a sustainable level?

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 1.68, which is above the industry average of 0.12, indicating higher debt levels in the industry.

Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 16.58, which is at a unhealthy level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd?
Promoters hold 64.78% of the Dachepalli Publishers Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does Dachepalli Publishers Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd vs industry peers?
Dachepalli Publishers Ltd revenue CAGR is 36.36%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 7.35%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 3-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) 25.6 7.4
Gross Profit Growth (%) 120 11.9
Operating Profit Growth (%) 71.4 15.8
Net Profit Growth (%) 166.7 15.7
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 3-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.65 0.51
ROE (%) 32.12 3.2
ROCE (%) 17.52 9.56
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 333.19 60

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last - year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of N/A% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR
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Q.2 Valuation ratios of Dachepalli Publishers Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 7.45 is lower than its historical median of 13.27, indicating that the stock is trading below its historical average valuation.
Q.3 How do the current valuation ratios compare with 3-year historical median and industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current 3-year
Historic Median
3-year
Industry Median
Price to Earnings 7.45 13.27 13.43
Price to Book 1.42 1.41 1.32
Price to Sales 1.24 1.57 1.91
EV to EBITDA 6.27 8.19 11.09

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