DUCON's Q1 profit absorbs a Rs 1.84 cr interest burden
Consolidated operating margin was 4.73%, while a 33.95% tax rate left net profit at Rs 2.17 cr.
Filed 12 Aug 2026, 18:45 IST · after market close · DUCON (DUCON)
Key takeaways
- DUCON's consolidated operating profit of Rs 4.94 cr was reduced by Rs 1.84 cr of interest in Q1FY27.
- A 33.95% tax rate left consolidated net profit at Rs 2.17 cr, or EPS of Rs 0.07.
- The results were filed after market close, with consolidated operating margin at 4.73% and no immediate reaction reported.
Interest was the key charge below operating profit
DUCON's consolidated operating profit of Rs 4.94 cr was followed by Rs 1.84 cr of interest before tax. Depreciation was Rs 0.32 cr, making financing cost the more significant disclosed charge below operating profit.
Other income did not drive pre-tax earnings
Other income was Rs 0.50 cr against profit before tax of Rs 3.28 cr, so the quarter's pre-tax earnings were primarily supported by operations rather than non-operating income. The 33.95% tax rate then reduced profit available to shareholders to Rs 2.17 cr.
After-close filing leaves the market response open
The consolidated results were filed at 18:45 IST on 12 August 2026, after market close. No market reaction has been reported yet, so the quarter's 4.73% operating margin and Rs 0.07 EPS are the immediate reference points.
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 | ₹104 cr |
| Other income | ₹1 cr |
| Expenses | ₹99 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹5 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 4.73% |
| Interest | ₹2 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹0 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹3 cr |
| Tax | ₹1 cr |
| Net profit | ₹2 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹0.07 |
What to watch
- Whether consolidated operating margin moves above or below 4.73%.
- Whether interest remains near Rs 1.84 cr as operating profit changes.
- The next EPS reading against Rs 0.07 and tax rate against 33.95%.