Q1 2027 PDS Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Revenue grew 15% year-on-year to Rs 3,444 crore, with GMV up 11% and a strong 48% sales growth in North America.
- EBITDA margin expanded by 111 basis points to 2.8%, with profit after tax increasing 43% year-over-year.
- Order book grew 23% year-on-year to Rs 6,095 crore, reflecting strong customer traction and new mandates.
- Net working capital improved to just one day, and net debt reduced by 73% to Rs 29 crore, strengthening the balance sheet.
- New partnerships, including a sourcing-as-a-service contract with a leading French retailer and a manufacturing collaboration with Bosana Apparel Group, are expected to drive future growth.
- Other expenses increased 17% year-on-year, partly offsetting margin gains.
- Depreciation rose 21% due to recent acquisitions and capitalization of office property, impacting profitability.
- Other income declined significantly to Rs 9 crore from Rs 40 crore in the prior year, due to lower FX gains.
- Finance costs increased 11% year-on-year, though stable in dollar terms, as the company uses more factoring.
- Ted Baker brand management business continues to incur losses, with an expected annual loss of $2-3 million.
Ladies and Gentlemen, good day and welcome to the PTS Limited Q1F by 27 Earnings Conference Call. As a reminder, all participle lines will be in a listen-only mode and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions after the presentation conference. Should you need assistance during the conference call, please signal an operator by pressing *0 on your touch tone phone. Please note that this conference is being recorded. I now hand the conference over to. Thank you, and over to you, ma'am.
Good afternoon, everyone. A warm welcome to all participants to PDS Limited Q1 FY27 earnings call. The presentation and financial results for the quarter are available on the company's website and the stock exchanges. Please note that certain statements made during this call may constitute forward-looking statements and should be viewed in conjunction with the risks faced by the company.
This call is being recorded, and the transcript and audio recording will subsequently be made available on the company
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