Crest posts 72.87% operating margin, with Rs 5.7 cr other income in PBT
The quarter's earnings profile is defined by the contrast between Rs 22.03 cr of operating profit and Rs 5.7 cr of other income.
Filed 13 Aug 2026, 18:43 IST · after market close · CREST (CREST)
Key takeaways
- A 72.87% operating margin made Rs 22.03 cr of operating profit the main earnings support in consolidated Q1FY27.
- Rs 5.7 cr of other income was material to consolidated profit before tax of Rs 14.08 cr, making earnings quality a key read-through.
- Interest of Rs 5.34 cr and depreciation of Rs 8.32 cr absorbed part of operating profit before net profit reached Rs 11.47 cr.
Q1FY27 operating profit carries the quarter
Crest's consolidated revenue of Rs 30.24 cr produced operating profit of Rs 22.03 cr, with the 72.87% margin making operations the central earnings driver. Expenses were Rs 8.2 cr, leaving operating performance well ahead of the below-operating charges that followed.
Other income and financing costs reshape reported profit
Other income of Rs 5.7 cr was a significant contributor alongside operating earnings, so reported profit was not generated solely by the core business. Interest of Rs 5.34 cr and depreciation of Rs 8.32 cr reduced profit before tax to Rs 14.08 cr. The 18.59% tax rate then left consolidated net profit at Rs 11.47 cr, or EPS of Rs 4.01.
Results filed after market close
Crest filed the consolidated Q1FY27 results after market close on 13 Aug 2026. The filing timing leaves the operating margin and the contribution from Rs 5.7 cr of other income as the main points for the market to assess.
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 | ₹30 cr |
| Other income | ₹6 cr |
| Expenses | ₹8 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹22 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 72.87% |
| Interest | ₹5 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹8 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹14 cr |
| Tax | ₹3 cr |
| Net profit | ₹11 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹4.01 |
What to watch
- Whether operating margin remains near 72.87% in the next reported quarter.
- The split between operating profit of Rs 22.03 cr and other income of Rs 5.7 cr.
- Whether interest of Rs 5.34 cr and depreciation of Rs 8.32 cr continue to weigh on profit before tax.