Worth Peripherals Approves FY26 Audited Results, Recommends ₹1 Final Dividend
Worth Peripherals Limited approved its FY26 audited standalone and consolidated financial results on May 12, 2026, with standalone revenue growing to ₹20,953.85 lakhs and net profit at ₹1,763.36 lakhs. The Board recommended a ₹1 final dividend per share and appointed Mr. Shubham Tirole as Internal Auditor. The company subsequently filed newspaper publications of the results in Free Press (English) on May 13 and Choutha Sansar (Hindi) on May 14, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 30 and 47 of SEBI LODR.

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Worth Peripherals Limited's Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 12, 2026, at its registered office in Indore, approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The results were reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee before being approved by the Board, in compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Statutory auditors M/s Maheshwari & Gupta issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements, as declared by CFO Gauri Shankar Agrawal. The company operates in the single segment of manufacture and sale of corrugated boxes, as identified under Ind AS-108. Subsequently, pursuant to Regulation 30 and 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company submitted copies of the newspaper publication of the audited financial results, published in Free Press (English language) on May 13, 2026, and Choutha Sansar (Hindi language) on May 14, 2026.
Standalone Financial Performance
On a standalone basis, Worth Peripherals posted steady growth across key financial metrics for the year ended March 31, 2026. Standalone revenue from operations grew to ₹20,953.85 lakhs from ₹19,470.84 lakhs in the prior year, while profit after tax rose to ₹1,763.36 lakhs from ₹1,580.32 lakhs. The following table presents the detailed standalone financial results:
| Metric (₹ in lakhs): | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | 5,210.78 | 5,188.18 | 4,908.28 | 20,953.85 | 19,470.84 |
| Other Income: | 255.04 | 233.73 | 248.37 | 965.87 | 726.46 |
| Total Income: | 5,465.82 | 5,421.91 | 5,156.65 | 21,919.72 | 20,197.30 |
| Total Expenses: | 4,838.04 | 4,863.75 | 4,469.83 | 19,672.28 | 18,127.48 |
| Profit Before Tax: | 627.78 | 558.16 | 686.82 | 2,247.44 | 2,069.82 |
| Profit After Tax: | 493.88 | 436.50 | 529.71 | 1,763.36 | 1,580.32 |
| Basic & Diluted EPS (₹): | 3.14 | 2.77 | 3.36 | 11.20 | 10.03 |
Consolidated Financial Performance
On a consolidated basis, which includes wholly owned subsidiary Worth Wellness Private Limited and partnership firm M/s Yash Packers, Mumbai, the group reported robust revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2026. Consolidated revenue from operations rose to ₹30,490.59 lakhs from ₹27,579.15 lakhs, while profit after tax stood at ₹1,852.82 lakhs compared to ₹1,734.38 lakhs in the prior year. The consolidated results also reflect an exceptional expense of ₹20.44 lakhs recognized by Worth Wellness Private Limited, pertaining to an earlier year in respect of an abandoned project.
| Metric (₹ in lakhs): | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | 7,612.75 | 7,508.74 | 7,115.72 | 30,490.59 | 27,579.15 |
| Other Income: | 25.35 | 20.46 | 151.51 | 293.95 | 463.73 |
| Total Income: | 7,638.10 | 7,529.20 | 7,267.23 | 30,784.54 | 28,042.88 |
| Total Expenses: | 6,912.59 | 6,904.48 | 6,569.78 | 28,017.16 | 25,645.62 |
| Profit Before Tax: | 705.07 | 624.72 | 697.45 | 2,746.94 | 2,397.26 |
| Profit After Tax: | 455.40 | 408.67 | 520.46 | 1,852.82 | 1,734.38 |
| Basic & Diluted EPS (₹): | 2.19 | 2.02 | 3.17 | 9.29 | 9.80 |
Balance Sheet Highlights
The standalone balance sheet as at March 31, 2026 reflects total assets of ₹20,383.65 lakhs against ₹18,762.79 lakhs as at March 31, 2025. Total equity on a standalone basis stood at ₹19,082.35 lakhs, with equity share capital of ₹1,575.10 lakhs and other equity of ₹17,507.25 lakhs. On a consolidated basis, total assets grew to ₹27,809.54 lakhs from ₹22,967.09 lakhs, while total equity including non-controlling interests stood at ₹20,464.42 lakhs.
| Balance Sheet Parameter (₹ in lakhs): | Standalone FY26 | Standalone FY25 | Consolidated FY26 | Consolidated FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets: | 20,383.65 | 18,762.79 | 27,809.54 | 22,967.09 |
| Total Equity: | 19,082.35 | 17,369.48 | 20,464.42 | 18,889.65 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities: | 840.73 | 849.47 | 3,858.25 | 1,653.95 |
| Total Current Liabilities: | 460.57 | 543.84 | 3,486.87 | 2,423.49 |
Cash Flow Summary
On a standalone basis, net cash generated from operating activities stood at ₹1,589.86 lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹1,668.01 lakhs in the prior year. Net cash used in investing activities was ₹1,454.34 lakhs, while net cash used in financing activities was ₹130.04 lakhs. Standalone cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year stood at ₹227.06 lakhs. On a consolidated basis, net cash generated from operating activities was ₹3,016.47 lakhs, while net cash used in investing activities was ₹4,950.42 lakhs. Net cash generated from financing activities on a consolidated basis was ₹1,946.31 lakhs, with consolidated cash and cash equivalents closing at ₹345.75 lakhs.
| Cash Flow Parameter (₹ in lakhs): | Standalone FY26 | Standalone FY25 | Consolidated FY26 | Consolidated FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Cash from Operating Activities: | 1,589.86 | 1,668.01 | 3,016.47 | 2,136.22 |
| Net Cash from Investing Activities: | (1,454.34) | (1,396.72) | (4,950.42) | (2,636.04) |
| Net Cash from Financing Activities: | (130.04) | (149.19) | 1,946.31 | 719.74 |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents (Closing): | 227.06 | 221.58 | 345.75 | 333.39 |
Dividend, Internal Auditor Appointment, and Subsidiary Update
The Board recommended a final dividend of 10%, amounting to ₹1 (Rupee one) per equity share of face value ₹10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Additionally, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Shubham Tirole, Chartered Accountant (Membership Number: A468251), as Internal Auditor of the Company for the financial year commencing April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Mr. Tirole has more than three years of post-qualification experience in auditing, taxation, and finance. The Board also provided an update on its wholly owned subsidiary, Worth Wellness Private Limited, noting that the plant is presently in the advanced stages of machine installation, with some equipment scheduled to arrive soon, and production operations are expected to commence in stages in the upcoming months. The Board meeting commenced at 11:00 AM and concluded at 01:55 PM. The intimation was signed by Tushar Batham, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, and Jayvir Chadha, Managing Director (DIN: 02397468), on behalf of the Board of Directors.
| Corporate Action: | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Dividend: | ₹1 per equity share (10% on face value of ₹10) |
| Subject to: | Shareholder approval at ensuing AGM |
| Internal Auditor Appointed: | Mr. Shubham Tirole, Chartered Accountant (M. No. A468251) |
| Internal Audit Period: | April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 |
| Subsidiary Update: | Worth Wellness Pvt. Ltd. — advanced stages of machine installation; production to commence in stages |
Regulatory Compliance — Newspaper Publication
Pursuant to Regulation 30 and 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Worth Peripherals submitted the newspaper publication of its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited. The results were published in the following newspapers:
| Publication Details: | Details |
|---|---|
| English Publication: | Free Press — May 13, 2026 |
| Hindi Publication: | Choutha Sansar — May 14, 2026 |
| Submitted by: | Tushar Batham, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer |
| Submission Date: | May 14, 2026 |
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Historical Stock Returns for Worth Peripherals
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.07% | -3.33% | -5.17% | -8.95% | -11.31% | +95.48% |
When Worth Wellness Private Limited commences staged production operations, how might its revenue contribution impact the consolidated profit margins given the exceptional expense already recognized for the abandoned project?
With consolidated non-current liabilities more than doubling to ₹3,858.25 lakhs and investing activities consuming ₹4,950.42 lakhs, what is the company's debt repayment strategy and could further capital raises be expected to fund ongoing expansion?
Given that consolidated EPS declined to ₹9.29 from ₹9.80 despite strong revenue growth, how will management address the earnings dilution effect as Worth Wellness scales up and begins contributing meaningfully to group profitability?































