SSDL reports Rs 6.61 cr profit on 5.29% operating margin
Expenses of Rs 139.79 cr absorbed most of revenue, while Rs 1.65 cr of other income supported pre-tax profit.
Filed 14 Aug 2026, 18:11 IST · after market close · SSDL (SSDL)
Key takeaways
- Standalone Q1FY27 operating profit of Rs 7.80 cr on revenue of Rs 147.59 cr resulted in a 5.29% operating margin.
- Other income of Rs 1.65 cr supplemented profit before tax of Rs 8.91 cr, so earnings were not solely operating-led.
- Net profit was Rs 6.61 cr after a 25.89% tax rate, with EPS at Rs 1.70.
Operating profit remained thin in Q1FY27
SSDL's standalone revenue of Rs 147.59 cr supported operating profit of Rs 7.80 cr, leaving a 5.29% operating margin. Expenses of Rs 139.79 cr absorbed most of the revenue base, limiting operating conversion.
Other income supplemented reported earnings
Other income of Rs 1.65 cr formed part of the bridge to profit before tax of Rs 8.91 cr, making the quarter's earnings partly dependent on non-operating income. Interest was Rs 0.01 cr and depreciation was Rs 0.52 cr; tax of Rs 2.31 cr resulted in a 25.89% tax rate.
Filed after market close
The standalone results were filed after market close on 14 August 2026. No market reaction is covered because the filing was made after the close.
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 | ₹148 cr |
| Other income | ₹2 cr |
| Expenses | ₹140 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹8 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 5.29% |
| Interest | ₹0 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹1 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹9 cr |
| Tax | ₹2 cr |
| Net profit | ₹7 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹1.70 |
What to watch
- Whether operating margin moves from the current 5.29% level.
- Whether expenses remain close to Rs 139.79 cr relative to revenue of Rs 147.59 cr.
- Whether other income remains near Rs 1.65 cr and the tax rate stays around 25.89%.