PTL reports Rs 8.75 cr standalone profit with 87.37% operating margin
Other income contributed only Rs 0.13 cr, while tax absorbed 30.47% of profit before tax.
Filed 06 Aug 2026, 15:53 IST · after market close · PTL (PTL)
Key takeaways
- PTL reported standalone net profit of Rs 8.75 cr in Q1FY27, with EPS at Rs 0.66.
- Operating margin was 87.37%, supported by expenses of Rs 2.03 cr against revenue of Rs 16.08 cr.
- Other income was limited to Rs 0.13 cr, while the tax rate was 30.47%, leaving operating performance as the main profit driver.
High operating conversion in Q1FY27
PTL's standalone Q1FY27 results show revenue of Rs 16.08 cr and operating profit of Rs 14.05 cr. Expenses were Rs 2.03 cr, which is consistent with the reported 87.37% operating margin. With no year-on-year or sequential comparison provided, the quarter sets a current base rather than showing momentum.
Profit was mainly operating, not non-operating
Other income was Rs 0.13 cr against profit before tax of Rs 12.59 cr, so non-operating income was not a material part of reported pre-tax profit. Interest of Rs 1.03 cr and depreciation of Rs 0.56 cr were recorded below operating profit. Tax of Rs 3.84 cr resulted in a 30.47% tax rate and net profit of Rs 8.75 cr.
Results were filed after market close
PTL filed these standalone results after market close on 06 August 2026.
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 | ₹16 cr |
| Other income | ₹0 cr |
| Expenses | ₹2 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹14 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 87.37% |
| Interest | ₹1 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹1 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹13 cr |
| Tax | ₹4 cr |
| Net profit | ₹9 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹0.66 |
What to watch
- Whether operating margin holds above 87.37% in the next reported quarter.
- Whether the tax rate moves from 30.47%.
- Whether other income remains limited relative to profit before tax of Rs 12.59 cr.