Cantabil adds 15 stores as Q1 same-store sales growth reaches 4.04%
The standalone quarter carried a 33.21% operating margin, while management outlined a 725-store expansion and an online-sales target.
Filed 05 Aug 2026, 16:15 IST · after market close · CANTABIL (CANTABIL)
Key takeaways
- Standalone Q1FY27 operating profit carried a 33.21% margin, while interest of Rs 13.56 cr and depreciation of Rs 27.96 cr left profit before tax at Rs 20.81 cr.
- Cantabil added 15 stores in Q1FY27 to reach 667, alongside same-store sales growth of 4.04%.
- Management said it is targeting 8%-10% of sales through online channels within two years and a 725-store network.
Interest and depreciation narrowed the profit conversion
Cantabil's standalone operating profit translated into a 33.21% operating margin in Q1FY27. Interest of Rs 13.56 cr and depreciation of Rs 27.96 cr reduced the conversion from operating profit to profit before tax of Rs 20.81 cr. Other income was Rs 2.95 cr, while net profit was Rs 16.33 cr.
Store additions accompanied 4.04% same-store growth
The company added 15 stores during the quarter, taking its network to 667 stores, while same-store sales growth was 4.04%. Management said it aims to increase the network to 725 stores and deliver higher single-digit same-store sales growth. The presentation also flags a greater focus on exclusive women and kids wear stores.
Management is pushing online sales and capacity utilisation
Management said it is targeting 8%-10% of sales through online channels within the next two years, with the brand present across Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa and Ajio. It also said the company is targeting revenue of Rs 1,000 cr. The presentation said the manufacturing facility can increase production within its available space.
Results were filed after market close
Cantabil filed these standalone Q1FY27 results after market close on 05 Aug 2026. The stock's post-results response is therefore not covered in this note.
Q1FY27 at a glance
Standalone figures as filed with NSE — filed ahead of third-party databases, not yet independently cross-checked.
| Line item | Q1FY27 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹179 cr |
| Other income | ₹3 cr |
| Expenses | ₹119 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹59 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 33.21% |
| Interest | ₹14 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹28 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹21 cr |
| Tax | ₹4 cr |
| Net profit | ₹16 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹1.95 |
What management said
From the company’s own investor presentation. Each point is checked against the source document before it appears here.
This quarter
- Same-store sales growth for Q1 FY27 was 4.04%.
Guidance & outlook
- The company is targeting 8%-10% of sales through online channels within the next two years.
- The company aims to increase its store network to 725 stores from 667 stores.
- The company aims to achieve higher single-digit same-store sales growth.
- The company has set a revenue target of ₹1,000 crores.
Expansion
- The company added 15 stores during Q1 FY27, taking its total store count to 667.
- The company is increasing its focus on exclusive women and kids wear stores.
- The manufacturing facility has potential to increase production within the available space.
New initiatives
- The company is expanding its online presence across major marketplaces including Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa and Ajio.
Problems & risks
- A billing-system change by Myntra impacted absolute revenue growth numbers in FY26.
What to watch
- Whether the store network moves beyond 667 toward management's stated 725-store aim.
- Whether same-store sales growth builds from 4.04% as the company pursues higher single-digit growth, according to management.
- Whether operating margin holds above 33.21% while online sales move toward the stated 8%-10% target.