UFO reports Rs 5.64 cr profit; VPF screens rise to 497
Other income of Rs 3.99 cr was a sizeable part of Rs 7.95 cr pre-tax profit, while UFO operated 3,891 screens.
Filed 28 Jul 2026, 16:04 IST · after market close · UFO (UFO)
Key takeaways
- UFO reported consolidated net profit of Rs 5.64 cr in Q1FY27, with other income of Rs 3.99 cr against pre-tax profit of Rs 7.95 cr.
- The company operated 3,891 screens, while CDC screens were 2,909 and VPF screens were 497.
- Operating margin was 16.01%, with a 29.06% tax rate leaving EPS at Rs 1.45.
Other income was material to Q1FY27 profit
UFO's consolidated operating profit of Rs 17.72 cr on revenue of Rs 110.69 cr translated into a 16.01% operating margin. Net profit was Rs 5.64 cr after interest of Rs 3.29 cr and depreciation of Rs 10.47 cr. Other income of Rs 3.99 cr was a sizeable contributor relative to the Rs 7.95 cr pre-tax profit, while tax was Rs 2.31 cr at a 29.06% rate.
VPF screen count increased as CDC screens declined
Management said UFO operated 3,891 screens across multiplexes and single screens in Q1FY27. The presentation shows CDC-category screens at 2,909 versus 3,033 in Q1FY26, while VPF-category screens rose to 497 from 437. This points to a change in the reported screen mix rather than a simple expansion across both categories.
Management outlined a broader local-theatre proposition
Management said UFO reaches almost 1.7 billion viewers annually through its 3,891 screens and described the company as India's largest in-cinema advertising platform. The company said it aims to build a standardised, one-stop model for setting up local theatres. Management also said Caravan Talkies takes brands to rural India and media-dark areas.
Results were filed after market close
The results were filed after market close on 28 July 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 | ₹111 cr |
| Other income | ₹4 cr |
| Expenses | ₹93 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹18 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 16.01% |
| Interest | ₹3 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹10 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹8 cr |
| Tax | ₹2 cr |
| Net profit | ₹6 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹1.45 |
What management said
From the company’s own investor presentation. Each point is checked against the source document before it appears here.
This quarter
- In Q1 FY27, UFO operated 3,891 screens across multiplexes and single screens.
- CDC category screens fell to 2,909 in Q1 FY27 from 3,033 in Q1 FY26, while VPF category screens rose to 497 from 437.
New initiatives
- UFO aims to create a standardized one-stop solution for setting up local movie theatres.
- Caravan Talkies takes brands to rural India and offers access to media-dark areas.
Competition
- UFO describes itself as India's largest in-cinema advertising platform, reaching almost 1.7 billion viewers annually through 3,891 screens.
What to watch
- Whether operating margin stays above 16.01% in the next reported quarter.
- Whether VPF screens move above 497 while CDC screens move from 2,909.
- Whether other income remains a meaningful contributor alongside Rs 7.95 cr of pre-tax profit.