GBGLOBAL reports 43.64% operating margin, but tax rate hits profit
The consolidated quarter included Rs 16.2 cr of other income and a 64.49% tax rate; results were filed after market close.
Filed 13 Aug 2026, 21:22 IST · after market close · GBGLOBAL (GBGLOBAL)
Key takeaways
- The 43.64% operating margin made operations the main earnings engine in Q1FY27.
- Other income of Rs 16.2 cr added to pre-tax profit of Rs 58.64 cr.
- A 64.49% tax rate reduced net profit to Rs 20.82 cr and EPS to Rs 4.16.
Operations drove Q1FY27 earnings
GBGLOBAL's consolidated operating margin was 43.64%, with operating profit of Rs 44.95 cr on revenue of Rs 103.02 cr. The quarter's pre-tax profit also included Rs 16.2 cr of other income, making the reported earnings mix important alongside the operating result.
High tax rate limited conversion to net profit
Profit before tax was Rs 58.64 cr, while interest and depreciation were Rs 0.26 cr and Rs 2.26 cr. Tax of Rs 37.81 cr, equivalent to a 64.49% tax rate, left net profit at Rs 20.82 cr and EPS at Rs 4.16.
Results came after the market close
The consolidated results were filed after market close on 13 August 2026, so there is no same-session share-price reaction to assess. The next reported quarter can be compared with the 43.64% operating margin, 64.49% tax rate and Rs 16.2 cr of other income.
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 | ₹103 cr |
| Other income | ₹16 cr |
| Expenses | ₹58 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹45 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 43.64% |
| Interest | ₹0 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹2 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹59 cr |
| Tax | ₹38 cr |
| Net profit | ₹21 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹4.16 |
What to watch
- Whether operating margin remains around 43.64%.
- Whether other income stays near Rs 16.2 cr.
- Whether the tax rate moves from 64.49%.