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Lakhotia Polyesters Q2 FY27 results: net profit up 31.7% to ₹0.79 crore, revenue down 64.8%
Lakhotia Polyesters (India) Ltd reported standalone revenue of ₹2.52 crore in Q2 FY27, down 64.8% from Q2 FY26, while net profit rose to ₹0.79 crore from ₹0.60 crore. EBITDA remained negative at ₹0.08 crore, compared with ₹0.21 crore a year earlier, as lower expenses more than offset the revenue decline.
Key points
- Revenue was ₹2.52 crore in Q2 FY27, down ₹4.63 crore or 64.8% from ₹7.15 crore in Q2 FY26.
- Net profit was ₹0.79 crore, up ₹0.19 crore or 31.7% from ₹0.60 crore in Q2 FY26; basic EPS rose to ₹0.77 from ₹0.58.
- EBITDA was a loss of ₹0.08 crore, compared with a loss of ₹0.21 crore in Q2 FY26, while the EBITDA margin moved to -3.0% from -2.9%.
- Total expenses fell ₹4.76 crore or 63.6% to ₹2.73 crore, with other expenses down ₹0.53 crore and cost of materials down ₹4.16 crore from Q2 FY26.
- In H1 FY27, revenue was ₹5.73 crore, down 30.0% from ₹8.18 crore, while profit after tax was ₹1.25 crore, down 20.9% from ₹1.58 crore.
How did Lakhotia Polyesters perform in Q2 FY27?
Lakhotia Polyesters reported standalone revenue of ₹2.52 crore in Q2 FY27, down ₹4.63 crore or 64.8% from ₹7.15 crore in Q2 FY26 and ₹0.70 crore or 21.7% from ₹3.22 crore in Q1 FY27. Other income was ₹1.29 crore and total income was ₹3.80 crore, down 54.9% from the year-ago quarter. The board approved the unaudited results for the quarter and half year ended 30 September 2026 on 3 November 2026.
EBITDA remained negative at a loss of ₹0.08 crore in Q2 FY27, compared with a loss of ₹0.21 crore in Q2 FY26 and a loss of ₹0.19 crore in Q1 FY27. The EBITDA margin was -3.0%, compared with -2.9% a year earlier and -6.0% in the previous quarter. The figures shown are standalone, and the filing states that the quarterly figures are balancing figures between the published half-year results and the previous three months’ unaudited results.
Profit before tax was ₹1.07 crore, up ₹0.13 crore or 13.8% from ₹0.94 crore in Q2 FY26 and ₹0.46 crore or 75.4% from ₹0.61 crore in Q1 FY27. After tax of ₹0.27 crore, net profit was ₹0.79 crore, up ₹0.19 crore or 31.7% year on year and ₹0.34 crore or 75.6% sequentially. Basic EPS was ₹0.77, compared with ₹0.58 in Q2 FY26 and ₹0.43 in Q1 FY27. The net profit margin was 31.5%, against 8.5% and 14.1% in those comparisons.
| ₹ crore | Q2 FY27 | Q1 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 2.52 | 3.22 | 7.15 | −64.8% | −21.7% |
| Other income | 1.29 | 0.95 | 1.28 | +0.8% | +35.8% |
| Total expenses | 2.73 | 3.56 | 7.49 | −63.6% | −23.3% |
| EBITDA | −0.08 | −0.19 | −0.21 | ||
| EBITDA margin | -3.0% | -6.0% | -2.9% | −0.1 pp | +3.0 pp |
| Profit before tax | 1.07 | 0.61 | 0.94 | +13.8% | +75.4% |
| Tax | 0.27 | 0.16 | 0.33 | −18.2% | +68.8% |
| Net profit | 0.79 | 0.45 | 0.60 | +31.7% | +75.6% |
| EPS (₹) | 0.77 | 0.43 | 0.58 | +32.8% | +79.1% |
EBITDA here is revenue from operations less operating costs (total expenses excluding finance costs and depreciation): before other income and exceptional items. Growth is shown only when both figures are positive. Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
What changed in Lakhotia Polyesters' costs and profit?
Total expenses fell ₹4.76 crore or 63.6% to ₹2.73 crore from ₹7.49 crore in Q2 FY26. Cost of materials consumed declined ₹4.16 crore or 64.8% to ₹2.26 crore, employee benefit expenses fell ₹0.03 crore or 18.8% to ₹0.13 crore, and other expenses declined ₹0.53 crore or 77.9% to ₹0.15 crore. Finance costs rose ₹0.01 crore or 8.3% to ₹0.13 crore, while depreciation and amortisation was unchanged at ₹0.01 crore.
Other income was ₹1.29 crore, up ₹0.01 crore or 0.8% from ₹1.28 crore in Q2 FY26. There was no exceptional item in either quarter. Tax expense fell ₹0.06 crore or 18.2% to ₹0.27 crore from ₹0.33 crore, while profit before tax increased ₹0.13 crore or 13.8% to ₹1.07 crore. The filing does not state a reason for the revenue decline or the rise in profit.
Against Q1 FY27, total expenses were lower by ₹0.83 crore or 23.3%, with cost of materials down ₹0.98 crore and depreciation down ₹0.02 crore. Other income increased ₹0.34 crore or 35.8% to ₹1.29 crore, finance costs rose ₹0.01 crore, and tax expense increased ₹0.11 crore to ₹0.27 crore. These changes accompanied a rise in net profit to ₹0.79 crore from ₹0.45 crore.
| ₹ crore | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY26 | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of materials | 2.26 | 6.42 | −4.16 | −64.8% |
| Employee cost | 0.13 | 0.16 | −0.03 | −18.8% |
| Finance costs | 0.13 | 0.12 | +0.01 | +8.3% |
| Depreciation | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | +0.0% |
| Other expenses | 0.15 | 0.68 | −0.53 | −77.9% |
| Total expenses | 2.73 | 7.49 | −4.76 | −63.6% |
| Other income | 1.29 | 1.28 | +0.01 | +0.8% |
| Tax | 0.27 | 0.33 | −0.06 | −18.2% |
Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
How did the first half of FY27 go?
In H1 FY27, standalone revenue was ₹5.73 crore, down ₹2.45 crore or 30.0% from ₹8.18 crore in H1 FY26. Other income was part of total income of ₹7.97 crore, which declined ₹2.16 crore or 21.3% from ₹10.13 crore. The quarterly revenue and expenses also included changes in work-in-progress, stock-in-trade and finished-goods inventories.
Profit before tax fell ₹0.60 crore or 26.3% to ₹1.68 crore from ₹2.28 crore in H1 FY26. Tax expense was ₹0.43 crore, and profit after tax declined ₹0.33 crore or 20.9% to ₹1.25 crore from ₹1.58 crore. Basic EPS was ₹1.21 for H1 FY27, compared with ₹1.51 in H1 FY26.
| ₹ crore | H1 FY27 | H1 FY26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 5.73 | 8.18 | −30.0% |
| Profit before tax | 1.68 | 2.28 | −26.3% |
| Net profit | 1.25 | 1.58 | −20.9% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.21 | 1.51 | −19.9% |
Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
What do the balance sheet and cash flow show?
Total assets were ₹35.53 crore at 30 September 2026, compared with ₹36.67 crore at 31 March 2026. Total equity increased to ₹18.95 crore from ₹17.69 crore, while borrowings fell to ₹8.79 crore from ₹16.33 crore. Cash and cash equivalents rose to ₹0.13 crore from ₹0.07 crore; trade receivables declined to ₹30.09 crore from ₹31.12 crore, and inventories edged up to ₹0.36 crore from ₹0.35 crore.
Trade payables increased to ₹6.38 crore at the end of Q2 FY27 from ₹1.68 crore at 31 March 2026. In the first half, operating cash flow was ₹7.85 crore, compared with ₹4.48 crore in H1 FY26. Financing cash outflow was ₹7.79 crore, compared with ₹4.53 crore a year earlier, while investing cash flow and capital expenditure showed no activity in H1 FY27.
| ₹ crore | As of 30 September 2026 | As of 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 35.53 | 36.67 |
| Total equity | 18.95 | 17.69 |
| Borrowings | 8.79 | 16.33 |
| Cash and equivalents | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| Inventories | 0.36 | 0.35 |
| Trade receivables | 30.09 | 31.12 |
Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
| ₹ crore | H1 FY27 | H1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash from operations | 7.85 | 4.48 |
| Cash from investing | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from financing | −7.79 | −4.53 |
| Capital expenditure | 0 | 0.01 |
Source: Company's results filing (XBRL).
How has Lakhotia Polyesters done over the last 8 quarters?
Quarterly revenue has been uneven over the reported period. It peaked at ₹24.63 crore in Q3 FY25 and fell to ₹0.10 crore in Q4 FY26 before recovering to ₹2.52 crore in Q2 FY27 from ₹3.22 crore in Q1 FY27. The latest quarter therefore showed lower revenue than the immediately preceding quarter, but above the Q4 FY26 low.
Net profit reached its reported peak at ₹3.97 crore in Q4 FY25 and its low at ₹0.13 crore in Q4 FY26. It rose to ₹0.79 crore in Q2 FY27 from ₹0.45 crore in Q1 FY27, although it remained below ₹1.09 crore recorded in Q3 FY25. The EBITDA margin improved to -3.0% from -6.0% sequentially but was marginally below -2.9% in Q2 FY26.
How did Lakhotia Polyesters shares react?
The filing was released after market hours on 3 November 2026. On the reaction day, Lakhotia Polyesters’ shares rose 4.9% from the previous close of ₹60.80. The Other Textile Products industry median gain was 1.2%, so the stock exceeded the sector move by 3.7 percentage points. Data for the next day and five days was not provided.
| After the filing | Stock | Other Textile Products median |
|---|---|---|
| Reaction day | +4.9% | +1.2% |
Minutes are measured from the price when the filing appeared; days from the previous close. Source: MarketPing price-reaction measurement.
| Results filed on | Stock on the reaction day |
|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | −10.0% |
| 28 April 2026 | −2.1% |
| 19 January 2026 | −2.1% |
| 12 November 2025 | −1.7% |
| 24 July 2025 | +1.6% |
| 28 May 2025 | −7.4% |
| 12 August 2024 | +5.0% |
| 27 May 2024 | +5.0% |
Source: MarketPing price-reaction measurement.
How did other Other Textile Products companies do?
Among 60 Other Textile Products companies compared on revenue growth, the peer median was 23.2%. Two peers grew slower than Lakhotia Polyesters, while 58 grew faster than the company. Lakhotia Polyesters’ Q2 FY27 revenue fell 64.8% from the year-ago quarter, in contrast to the positive peer median.
Profit comparisons covered 63 companies, of which 42 reported higher profit. The peer data was available as of 4 November 2026, while Lakhotia Polyesters’ standalone Q2 FY27 net profit was ₹0.79 crore, up 31.7% from ₹0.60 crore in Q2 FY26.
| Lakhotia Polyesters revenue growth (YoY) | −64.8% |
|---|---|
| Median of 60 other Other Textile Products companies | +23.2% |
| Companies with slower revenue growth than Lakhotia Polyesters | 2 of 60 |
| Companies with faster revenue growth than Lakhotia Polyesters | 58 of 60 |
| Companies whose net profit rose | 42 of 63 |
Source: Filed results (XBRL) of the industry's companies.
Quick answers
What was Lakhotia Polyesters' revenue in Q2 FY27?
Revenue from operations was ₹2.52 crore, down 64.8% from ₹7.15 crore in Q2 FY26 (standalone).
Did Lakhotia Polyesters make a profit in Q2 FY27?
Yes. Net profit was ₹0.79 crore, against a net profit of ₹0.60 crore in Q2 FY26.
What was Lakhotia Polyesters' EPS in Q2 FY27?
Basic earnings per share were ₹0.77, against ₹0.58 in Q2 FY26.
How did Lakhotia Polyesters shares react to the Q2 FY27 results?
On the reaction day the stock moved +4.9% from the previous close; the median Other Textile Products stock moved +1.2%.
When did Lakhotia Polyesters announce its Q2 FY27 results?
On 3 November 2026, in a filing to the BSE.
Sources
- Board Meeting Intimation for Board Meeting Intimation Under Regulation 29 Of The SEBI (Listing Obligations And Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (BSE, 26 October 2026) · PDF
- Board Meeting Outcome for Meeting Held On November 03, 2026 (BSE, 3 November 2026) · PDF
- Un-Audited Financial Results Of The Company For The Quarter And Half Year Ended September 30, 2026 (BSE, 3 November 2026) · PDF
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