Printing & Publication
Dividend: Pays a strong dividend yield of 4.2%.
Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Momentum: Stock is suffering a negative price momentum. Stock is down -5.4% in last 30 days.
Past Returns: Underperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided 0.3% return compared to 13.6% by NIFTY 50.
Technicals: SharesGuru indicator is Bearish.
Size: It is a small market cap company and can be volatile.
Insider Trading: Significant insider selling noticed recently.
Valuation | |
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| Market Cap | 557.23 Cr |
| Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 10.87 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing) | 0.76 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.74 |
| Price/Free Cashflow | 8.34 |
| MarketCap/EBT | 7.64 |
| Enterprise Value | 611.86 Cr |
Fundamentals | |
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| Revenue (TTM) | 737.99 Cr |
| Rev. Growth (Yr) | 30.6% |
| Earnings (TTM) | 48.33 Cr |
| Earnings Growth (Yr) | -1.6% |
Profitability | |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 10% |
| EBT Margin | 10% |
| Return on Equity | 5.32% |
| Return on Assets | 4.18% |
| Free Cashflow Yield | 11.99% |
Growth & Returns | |
|---|---|
| Price Change 1W | -2.7% |
| Price Change 1M | -5.4% |
| Price Change 6M | -33.7% |
| Price Change 1Y | -26.8% |
| 3Y Cumulative Return | 0.30% |
| 5Y Cumulative Return | 18.4% |
| 7Y Cumulative Return | -4.1% |
Cash Flow & Liquidity | |
|---|---|
| Cash Flow from Investing (TTM) | -49.49 Cr |
| Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) | 99.89 Cr |
| Cash Flow from Financing (TTM) | -75.22 Cr |
| Cash & Equivalents | 33.33 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 75.22 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM) | 21.34 |
Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | 1.16 kCr |
| Total Liabilities | 247.87 Cr |
| Shareholder Equity | 908.99 Cr |
| Current Assets | 456.3 Cr |
| Current Liabilities | 183.32 Cr |
| Net PPE | 92.42 Cr |
| Inventory | 156.47 Cr |
| Goodwill | 332.52 Cr |
Capital Structure & Leverage | |
|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | 0.08 |
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.57 |
| Interest/Cashflow Ops | 8.79 |
Dividend & Shareholder Returns | |
|---|---|
| Dividend/Share (TTM) | 7 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
| Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.10% |
| Shares Dilution (3Y) | 0.60% |
Summary of S Chand And Co.'s latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.
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In the Q1 FY26 earnings call, the management of S Chand and Company provided a cautious yet optimistic outlook. They reported consolidated revenues of Rs1,026 million, an EBITDA loss of Rs91 million, and a PAT loss of Rs141 million, primarily impacted by a shift in content licensing revenues from Q1 to Q2. Notably, the AI Datasets revenue dipped to Rs30 million from Rs115 million compared to the previous year.
Management emphasized a significant improvement in working capital metrics, achieving the lowest metrics in the company's history with:
They expect operating revenues to exceed Rs8,000 million for the full year and have upgraded their EBITDA margin guidance to 18%-20%, up from the previous 17%-19%. The focus on improving working capital and cash flows remains a priority, with net cash reserves increasing to Rs1,161 million as of June 2025, after a dividend payment of Rs141 million.
Management highlighted several upcoming opportunities:
Overall, the company is positioning itself to navigate short-term revenue fluctuations while preparing for long-term growth through strategic initiatives and product offerings.
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Question: "What is the total CapEx outlay for FY 2026 and 2027?"
Answer: Our CapEx is about Rs.35 crores to Rs.40 crores over the next two years. This isn't to build a new warehouse since our integrated warehouse is already leased; we are mainly focusing on setting up a new printing press next year, which will slightly increase CapEx.
Question: "Can you give some light on the NCERT updates? What's the timeline we can see for the other classes?"
Answer: The NCERT syllabus for Classes 4, 5, 7, and 8 will be released this year. We anticipate that by FY27, the full adoption will be in place. The completion for all classes will take some time, and we are prepared to utilize this opportunity.
Question: "With the net working capital and receivables reducing, can it be improved or maintained?"
Answer: Yes, we believe it is sustainable and we'll aim to further reduce inventory levels. We consistently seek improvements, and I am optimistic about achieving even better metrics.
Question: "How much efficiency gain is expected from the new CapEx?"
Answer: We estimate a 15% to 20% improvement in production capacity, including enhanced efficiency and reduced costs, owing to the integration of new machines and better workflow.
Question: "What are the total number of employees currently?"
Answer: We currently employ around 1,900, close to 2,000 individuals.
Question: "Can you elaborate on the revenue and EBITDA guidance for this year?"
Answer: We expect operating revenues over Rs.8,000 million with an upgraded EBITDA margin guidance of 18%-20%, anticipating better gross margins due to lower paper prices and growth in digital data licensing.
Question: "What is the strategy for potential acquisitions?"
Answer: We're exploring smaller acquisitions in areas where we have gaps, like Test Prep and international segments, with a focus on internal accruals for funding, estimating costs under Rs.50 crore for potential targets.
Question: "What is the trend of paper prices from the start of the year, and expectations moving forward?"
Answer: Paper prices have declined by 5% to 7% and are currently stable. We expect prices to remain soft, influenced by external tariffs and market dynamics.
Question: "Is there a connection between CapEx and future revenue growth?"
Answer: The CapEx primarily supports operational efficiency rather than directly tying to revenue growth. However, it positions us to take on new opportunities and meet future demand adequately.
Question: "Can you provide details on recurring revenue from your AI content?"
Answer: There are some recurring revenues from term licensing with specific clients. As we move towards perpetual licensing, we're also repurposing existing content in different formats for additional revenue streams.
Understand S Chand And Co. ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
| Shareholder Name | Holding % |
|---|---|
| Neerja Jhunjhnuwala | 22.7% |
| Himanshu Gupta | 17% |
| Srinivasan Varadarajan | 4.57% |
| Savita Gupta | 3.46% |
| The Miri Strategic Emerging Markets Fund Lp | 2.89% |
| Ankita Gupta | 2.59% |
| Trustline Deep Alpha Aif | 2.3% |
| Blue Daimond Properties Pvt Ltd | 1.99% |
| Zen Securities Ltd | 1.25% |
| Dinesh Kumar Jhunjhnuwala | 1.1% |
| Gaurav kumar Jhunjhnuwala | 0.17% |
| Shaara IT Services Private Limited | 0% |
| S. Chand Hotels Private Limited | 0% |
| SC Hotel Tourist Deluxe Private Limited | 0% |
| Parampara Constructions Private Limited | 0% |
| Sky Warehousing Private Limited | 0% |
| Omni Outsourcing Private Limited | 0% |
| Amenity Sports Academy Private Limited | 0% |
| Indohind International Trade & Industries Private Limited | 0% |
| S Chand Properties Private Limited | 0% |
Distribution across major stakeholders
Distribution across major institutional holders
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SCHAND metrics compared to Printing
| Category | SCHAND | Printing |
|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.87 | 128.23 |
| PS | 0.76 | 2.01 |
| Growth | 9.8 % | -29.5 % |
S Chand And Company Limited, an education content company, engages in publishing and sale of books in India. It develops and delivers educational materials, including school books, higher academic books, competition and reference books, technical and professional books, and children books. The company provides instructional resources to students from ages four through eighteen years under S Chand, Madhubun, Saraswati, Chhaya, and IPP brands; test preparation, and college and university/technical and professional content under S Chand and Vikas brand names; early learning content for 0-4 years of age under BPI, Smartivity, and Risekids brands; and digital and interactive content. It also offers digital platforms and services, such as Destination Success, Intellitab, Mystudygear, Ignitor, Flipclass, S Chand Academy, TestCoach, Mylestone, Solid Steps, Madhubun Educate360, SmartK, and Learnflix. In addition, the company exports its printed content to approximately 15 countries and digital content to countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. Further, it provides its products to the end consumers through distributors, retailers, and online sales platforms. S Chand And Company Limited was incorporated in 1970 and is based in New Delhi, India.
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