Unaudited Financial Results for the half year ended 30-09-2025

Revenue growth above 20%EBITDA margin compressionNegative operating cash flowResults View source PDF Explain this filing

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AI summary

Retina Paints reported standalone revenue from operations of ₹8.00 crore for H1 FY26 (Apr–Sep 2025), up about 37% from ₹5.83 crore in H1 FY25. However, profitability came under heavy pressure: profit after tax fell roughly 44% to ₹1.99 crore (from ₹3.53 crore), while total expenses rose ~41% to ₹7.73 crore, driven by higher material costs and employee expenses. EBITDA margin shrank to about 14% from nearly 20% a year ago, and basic EPS slipped to ₹0.13 from ₹0.25. Net operating cash flow turned negative at around -₹0.20 crore, long-term borrowings jumped ~69% to ₹3.83 crore, and inventories surged ~73% to ₹9.87 crore from ₹5.71 crore, signalling a build-up of unsold stock. The results were approved by the Board on 14 November 2025 and carry a clean limited review report from CMT & Associates.

Likely market impact

Strong topline growth is positive, but sharply falling margins, negative operating cash flow, rising debt, and swelling inventories point to margin and working-capital stress — a mixed picture that may weigh on the stock despite the revenue rebound.