KNACK's standalone Q1FY27 profit reached Rs 31.51 cr
The 20.82% operating margin was supported mainly by operations, while management highlighted expansion into modern trend packaging and larger PLWPP bags.
Filed 10 Aug 2026, 16:14 IST · after market close · KNACK (KNACK)
Key takeaways
- KNACK reported standalone Q1FY27 net profit of Rs 31.51 cr, with operating profit of Rs 53.48 cr.
- Other income was Rs 2.28 cr against profit before tax of Rs 41.91 cr, indicating limited reliance on non-operating income.
- Management said it plans to expand modern trend packaging and increase its presence in PLWPP bags above 50 kg.
Operating profit was the main earnings driver
KNACK reported standalone Q1FY27 revenue of Rs 256.81 cr and operating profit of Rs 53.48 cr, translating into a 20.82% operating margin. Other income of Rs 2.28 cr was modest relative to profit before tax of Rs 41.91 cr, so reported earnings were not mainly dependent on non-operating income.
Interest, depreciation and tax shaped the profit conversion
Interest of Rs 3.99 cr and depreciation of Rs 9.86 cr reduced operating profit before tax, while the 24.83% tax rate brought net profit to Rs 31.51 cr. EPS was Rs 3.15 for the standalone quarter.
Management outlined a packaging expansion
Management said the company plans to expand into modern trend packaging and increase its presence in PLWPP bags above 50 kg. The stated direction points to a broader packaging offering beyond the current quarter's reported results.
The filing came after market close
The standalone results were filed after market close on 10 August 2026. The immediate market response is therefore not part of this results read.
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 | ₹257 cr |
| Other income | ₹2 cr |
| Expenses | ₹203 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹53 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 20.82% |
| Interest | ₹4 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹10 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹42 cr |
| Tax | ₹10 cr |
| Net profit | ₹32 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹3.15 |
What management said
From the company’s own investor presentation. Each point is checked against the source document before it appears here.
Guidance & outlook
- The company plans to expand into modern trend packaging and increase its presence in PLWPP bags above 50 kg.
What to watch
- Operating margin versus the Q1FY27 base of 20.82%.
- Other income relative to Q1FY27 profit before tax of Rs 41.91 cr.
- Progress on management's stated push into PLWPP bags above 50 kg.