EPL's Q1FY27 margin beats Industrials peer median by 4.80 points
Management said Beauty & Cosmetics grew 23.6%, while sustainable tubes reached 44% of its portfolio.
Filed 11 Aug 2026, 17:33 IST · after market close · EPL Ltd (EPL)
Key takeaways
- EPL's consolidated Q1FY27 operating margin of 18.82% was 4.80 percentage points above the 14.02% median for 107 reported Industrials peers.
- Management said Beauty & Cosmetics grew 23.6% in Q1FY27, while sustainable tubes reached 44% of EPL's portfolio.
- Consolidated net profit was Rs 100.6 cr, with other income of Rs 6.2 cr, limiting the contribution of non-operating income to reported profit.
Price around the results
18.82% margin puts EPL above 107 Industrials peers
EPL reported a consolidated Q1FY27 operating margin of 18.82%, 4.80 percentage points above the 14.02% median among 107 Industrials peers. Operating profit was Rs 261.2 cr on revenue of Rs 1,387.9 cr. Net profit was Rs 100.6 cr, while other income was Rs 6.2 cr, so reported profit was not primarily an other-income story.
Beauty & Cosmetics growth supports the quarter's business mix
Management said Beauty & Cosmetics delivered 23.6% growth in Q1FY27. The company told analysts that sustainable tubes now comprise 44% of its portfolio and that it is accelerating global commercialisation of Platina tubes. Management also said EPL is working to add sub-segments in Beauty & Cosmetics and to co-create sustainable solutions with customers.
Merger timeline is set for Q4FY27; filing came after close
Management said the merger is expected to be completed in Q4FY27. EPL filed the results at 17:33 IST, after market close, so the share-price response is not part of this update.
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 | ₹1,388 cr |
| Other income | ₹6 cr |
| Expenses | ₹1,127 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹261 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 18.82% |
| Interest | ₹29 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹109 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹129 cr |
| Tax | ₹28 cr |
| Net profit | ₹101 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹3.08 |
Operating margin of 18.82% compares with a Industrials sector median of 14.02% across 107 peers that have reported Q1FY27.
What management said
From the company’s own investor presentation. Each point is checked against the source document before it appears here.
This quarter
- Beauty & Cosmetics delivered 23.6% growth in Q1FY27.
Guidance & outlook
- The merger is expected to be completed in Q4FY27.
New products
- EPL is advancing new business growth through innovative and sustainable offerings.
New initiatives
- EPL is working to add sub-segments in the Beauty & Cosmetics category.
- EPL is accelerating global commercialization of sustainable Platina tubes.
- EPL is co-creating sustainable solutions to meet customer demands.
- EPL is scaling recyclable volumes, with sustainable tubes comprising 44% of its portfolio.
Competition
- EPL states that it is the market leader across key oral-care markets.
What to watch
- Whether consolidated operating margin holds above 18.82% and the 4.80-percentage-point gap over the 14.02% peer median.
- Whether Beauty & Cosmetics growth moves from the 23.6% reported for Q1FY27.
- Progress on the merger against management's Q4FY27 expected completion timeline and the sustainable-tube portfolio share from 44%.