Rs 4.18 cr interest absorbed much of RUDRA's operating profit
The consolidated result had a 6.55% operating margin, while depreciation and tax reduced profit before tax of Rs 4.82 cr to Rs 3.62 cr.
Filed 14 Aug 2026, 16:34 IST · after market close · RUDRA (RUDRA)
Key takeaways
- RUDRA's consolidated Q1FY27 operating margin was 6.55%, leaving Rs 3.62 cr of net profit from Rs 159.56 cr of revenue.
- Interest of Rs 4.18 cr and depreciation of Rs 1.52 cr reduced operating profit of Rs 10.45 cr to Rs 4.82 cr of profit before tax.
- Other income was only Rs 0.08 cr, so reported profit was not materially supported by non-operating income.
A narrow spread from operations to net profit
RUDRA's consolidated Q1FY27 result generated Rs 10.45 cr of operating profit from Rs 159.56 cr of revenue, but only Rs 3.62 cr reached net profit. The main reduction came below operating profit, with Rs 4.18 cr of interest and Rs 1.52 cr of depreciation.
Other income did little to change earnings quality
Other income contributed just Rs 0.08 cr, making the quarter's earnings primarily dependent on operating performance rather than treasury or one-off income. Tax at 24.92% further reduced profit before tax of Rs 4.82 cr to net profit of Rs 3.62 cr.
After-close filing leaves the market reaction open
The consolidated results were filed after market close on 14 August 2026. There is therefore no market reaction to assess yet.
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 | ₹160 cr |
| Other income | ₹0 cr |
| Expenses | ₹149 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹10 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 6.55% |
| Interest | ₹4 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹2 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹5 cr |
| Tax | ₹1 cr |
| Net profit | ₹4 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹0.36 |
What to watch
- Whether operating margin moves above or below 6.55%.
- Whether interest remains near Rs 4.18 cr as operating profit changes.
- Whether other income stays immaterial relative to Rs 0.08 cr.