S Chand And Company Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation
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S Chand reported Q1FY26 consolidated revenue of Rs1,026 million, with an EBITDA loss of Rs91 million and a PAT loss of Rs141 million. The decline was attributed to a Rs85 million shift in content licensing (AI Datasets) revenue from Q1 to Q2 (Rs30m billed in Q1FY26 vs Rs115m in Q1FY25), which management expects to be recouped next quarter. The company highlighted historic-low working capital metrics, with receivable days at 89, inventory days at 218, and net working capital days at 119, leading to a net cash position of Rs1,161 million (up from Rs1,036m in Q4FY25). The company remains net debt-free and is actively evaluating selective acquisitions over the next 2 years to fill product portfolio gaps. The company guided FY26 operating revenue to cross Rs8,000 million and upgraded the EBITDA margin band to 18%-20% (from 17%-19% previously).
Short-term results look weak on the surface, but management attributes this to a timing issue in AI datasets revenue and has reaffirmed a stronger FY26 with higher revenue and margin guidance. The net debt-free status, improving working capital, and explicit M&A pipeline suggest potential positive catalysts for the stock.