Synopsis:
The promoter, Neerja Jhunjhnuwala, significantly increased her stake in the company from 11.37% to 22.7%.
The shares of Micro-Cap company, specializing in the publishing of educational books, offering products and services in both print and digital formats, jumped upto 4 percent upon the promoter increasing stake in the company from 11.37 percent to 22.7 percent.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 679.08 crores on Monday, the shares of S Chand & Company Ltd jumped upto 4.3 percent, reaching a high of Rs. 198.80 per share compared to its previous closing price of Rs. 190.55 per share.
What Happened
S Chand & Company Ltd, engaged in the publishing of educational books, offering products and services in both print and digital formats, is in focus as the promoter Neerja Jhunjhnuwala significantly increased her stake in the company.
Before the acquisition, Neerja Jhunjhunwala held 40,08,345 shares (11.37 percent) in S Chand and Company Limited. After the acquisition, she acquired an additional 39,92,500 shares (11.32 percent) through an off-market transfer, increasing her total holding to 80,00,845 shares, representing 22.70% of the company. The shares were acquired at Rs. 5 per share on September 30, 2025.
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Financials & Others
The company’s revenue declined by 7.27 percent from Rs. 111 crore to Rs. 103 crore in Q1 FY25-26, while the net loss increased from Rs. 3 crores to Rs. 14 crores during the same period.
The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, indicating minimal reliance on debt, and an attractive PEG ratio of 0.17, suggesting strong growth potential relative to its price.
It is currently trading at 0.69 times its book value. The company has delivered strong profit growth with a 21.0 percent CAGR over the last five years and maintains a healthy dividend payout ratio of 19.7 percent.
S Chand & Company Ltd was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New Delhi. It is engaged primarily in the publishing, printing, and trading of educational books, serving diverse segments such as early learning, K-12, higher education, and competitive exams. The company also provides digital learning platforms and interactive solutions for schools and higher education institutions.
It is India’s largest education content company with a pan-India presence. It boasts a vast distribution network and offers a state-of-the-art printing and binding facility. The company continues to innovate by providing both print and digital content and services to meet modern educational needs.
With over 86 years of experience, it has partnered with 4,000+ channel partners and covers over 45,000 schools. The company has published over 12,500 unique titles, authored by more than 2,800 experts, and employs a team of around 1,900 people. Some of its major brands include S. Chand, Vikas, Madhubun, and MylesTone.
Written by Sridhar J
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