Data Pattern Q1 FY27 Results (NSE: DATAPATTNS)
Signal: Margin pressure
The read
Q1 FY27 revenue rose 16.8% year on year to ₹116 crore. The company reported an EBITDA margin of 27.0%, down from 32.3%, and profit after tax fell 13.5%.
| Metric | Value | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹116.03 Cr | +16.8% | -66.4% |
| EBIT | ₹25.5 Cr | -4.3% | |
| Net profit | ₹22.06 Cr | -13.5% | |
| EPS | ₹3.94 | -13.4% | |
| EBIT margin | 21.9% |
P&L walk
Q1 FY27 revenue rose 16.8% year on year to ₹116 crore. The company reported an EBITDA margin of 27.0%, down from 32.3%, and profit after tax fell 13.5%.
Key positives
- Revenue up 16.8% YoY to ₹116 Cr, indicating order execution continued on a healthy base.
- Gross margin stable at 78.9%, with only a 90bps YoY decline, suggesting pricing and input-cost control are intact.
- Employee cost ratio held steady at 36.7% of revenue, showing no runaway compensation pressure.
- Balance sheet likely remains debt-light: finance cost just ₹3.28 Cr (-29.5% QoQ).
Key concerns
- The company reported an EBITDA margin of 27.0%, down from 32.3% a year earlier.
- Profit after tax fell 13.5% year on year.
- Other expenses increased 63.5% year on year; sustained margins depend on costs and product mix.
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