Low PE, High ROCE Small-Cap Print Media Company Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Results; Declares Rs 5 Interim Dividend

On Friday, Indian equity benchmarks ended higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index gaining 209.45 points, or 0.87 per cent, to close at 24,282.20. Amid the broader market rally, DB Corp share price declined 1.64 per cent to Rs 207.16 after the company reported its Q1 FY27 financial results, which showed growth in revenue and profitability, and announced an interim Dividend of Rs 5 per equity share for FY27.

DB Corp Q1 FY27 Financial Performance

DB Corp reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 603.74 crore in Q1 FY27, registering a 7.92 per cent YoY increase from Rs 559.45 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Total income rose 7.63 per cent YoY to Rs 632.04 crore from Rs 587.24 crore. 

Consolidated profit before Tax increased 24.72 per cent YoY to Rs 134.21 crore from Rs 107.61 crore, while consolidated net profit grew 24.60 per cent YoY to Rs 100.73 crore compared with Rs 80.84 crore in Q1 FY26.

Business Highlights

During the quarter, advertising demand remained broad-based, with healthy traction across the Real Estate, jewellery, FMCG and government sectors. As a result, advertising revenue increased 10 per cent YoY to Rs 432 crore, while circulation revenue remained stable at Rs 120.4 crore. EBITDA rose 19 per cent YoY to Rs 164.7 crore, and the EBITDA margin improved by 250 basis points to 26.1 per cent from 23.6 per cent in the year-ago period.

The company's digital business also maintained strong momentum, with its news platforms recording approximately 19 million monthly active users (MAUs) as of May 2026.
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Interim Dividend

The board of directors declared an interim dividend of Rs 5 per equity share (face value of Rs 10 each) for FY27. The record date has been fixed as July 23, 2026, and the dividend will be paid on or before August 14, 2026, subject to applicable tax deductions.

About DB Corp

DB Corp Ltd is one of India's largest print media companies and is the publisher of leading newspaper brands including Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, Divya Marathi and Saurashtra Samachar. The company also operates the 94.3 MY FM radio network and has a growing digital media presence through its news platforms, serving readers across multiple Indian languages.

The company generates revenue primarily from advertising and newspaper circulation, while also expanding its digital ecosystem to strengthen audience engagement. With operations spanning print, radio and digital media, DB Corp focuses on delivering news and content across key markets, supported by its established brands and technology-driven digital initiatives.

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