BUILDPRO reports 3.23% operating margin as SSSG reaches 21%
Expenses absorbed most of revenue, while management linked the next phase to margin improvement and a wider non-steel retail offering.
Filed 06 Aug 2026, 14:25 IST · BUILDPRO (BUILDPRO)
Key takeaways
- BUILDPRO’s consolidated Q1FY27 revenue of Rs 1,889.79 cr translated into a 3.23% operating margin.
- Net profit was Rs 35.78 cr after interest of Rs 10.32 cr and a 25.29% tax rate.
- Management reported 21% same-store sales growth and said it expects a gradual improvement in margins.
A narrow operating surplus in Q1FY27
BUILDPRO’s consolidated Q1FY27 revenue of Rs 1,889.79 cr generated operating profit of Rs 61.11 cr, leaving a 3.23% operating margin. Expenses of Rs 1,828.68 cr absorbed most of revenue and kept the operating surplus narrow. Interest of Rs 10.32 cr and depreciation of Rs 3.37 cr further reduced the operating result before tax.
Profit was not lifted by other income
Other income was Rs 0.47 cr against profit before tax of Rs 47.89 cr, so reported earnings were not materially dependent on this line. The 25.29% tax rate took net profit to Rs 35.78 cr, with basic EPS at Rs 14.76.
Management points to broader retail reach
The company reported 21% same-store sales growth in Q1FY27, which management presented as part of its focus on improving SSSG. Management said it expects a gradual improvement in the margin profile. The company also said it plans to launch dedicated non-steel stores and add SKUs, brands and suppliers, alongside co-branded product launches.
Q1FY27 at a glance
Consolidated figures as filed with NSE — filed ahead of third-party databases, not yet independently cross-checked.
| Line item | Q1FY27 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹1,890 cr |
| Other income | ₹0 cr |
| Expenses | ₹1,829 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹61 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 3.23% |
| Interest | ₹10 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹3 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹48 cr |
| Tax | ₹12 cr |
| Net profit | ₹36 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹14.76 |
What management said
From the company’s own investor presentation. Each point is checked against the source document before it appears here.
This quarter
- The company reported SSSG of 21% in Q1FY27.
Guidance & outlook
- The company expects a gradual improvement in its margin profile.
Expansion
- The company plans to launch dedicated non-steel stores.
- The company plans to add SKUs, brands and suppliers.
New initiatives
- The company plans co-branded product launches.
What to watch
- Whether operating margin improves from 3.23%, in line with management’s stated focus on gradual improvement.
- Whether same-store sales growth is sustained from the reported 21% in Q1FY27.
- Whether other income remains limited relative to profit before tax of Rs 47.89 cr.