Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI) Q1 FY27 Results Analysis: EBITDA Margin Expands 827 bps, Revenue Grows 17.6%

CompoundingAI Research Updated July 20, 2026 2 min read

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Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd's Q1 FY27 numbers came in strong, with revenue of Rs. 481.37 Cr (+17.60% YoY) and PAT growth of +53.90% YoY. Here's a quick read of what worked, what to watch, and what management said.

Quick Details

Results date	July 20, 2026
Quarter	Q1 FY 2026-2027
Revenue (Q1)	Rs. 481.37 Cr (+17.60% YoY)
PAT (Q1)	Rs. 116.27 Cr (+53.90% YoY)
EBITDA margin	30.22% (+827 bps YoY)
EPS (Q1)	Rs. 1.63 (+53.80% YoY)
Market cap	Rs. 18,097.04 Cr
CMP	Rs. 253.46

Quarter Snapshot

CMPDI posted a strong Q1 FY27 with 17.6% revenue growth and 827 bps EBITDA margin expansion to 30.22%, driven by operating leverage. The interim dividend signals management confidence. However, aged receivables from CIL remain a collections risk.

Key Investment Insights

Key Positives

Revenue grew 17.6% YoY to Rs.481.37 Cr, highest Q1 on record.
EBITDA margin expanded 827 bps YoY to 30.22%.
PAT grew 53.9% YoY to Rs.116.27 Cr.
Total expenses grew only 4.9% YoY, significantly below revenue growth.
Interim dividend declared at Rs.1.05 per share, 64.5% payout ratio.
Drilling performance at 99% of annual target with 11% YoY growth.

Risk Factors

Auditor flagged Rs.114.81 Cr in old outstanding debtor balances (>1 year) against CIL & subsidiaries, indicating collections risk.