Pine Labs Ltd
Pine Labs Ltd
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
3- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 32.3% CAGR over last 5 years
Weaknesses
3- Stock is trading at 3.19 times its book value
- Company has a low return on equity of -2.93% over last 3 years.
- Company's cost of borrowing seems high
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Pine Labs Ltd trades at a market cap of ₹18,428 Cr with a PE of 145.4x, reflecting high growth expectations. The company has turned profitable recently with TTM profit growth of 262% and is nearly debt-free, but carries a negative 3-year average ROE of -3% and trades at 3.13x book value.
- Strong revenue growth with 5-year compounded sales CAGR of 32%, indicating rapid business scaling
- TTM profit growth of 262% signals a sharp inflection toward profitability
- Company is almost debt-free, reducing financial risk and interest burden
- 5-year compounded profit CAGR of 32.3% demonstrates sustained earnings momentum
- ROE has turned positive at 2% in the last year, reversing a multi-year negative trend
- Company has actively reduced debt, strengthening the balance sheet for future growth
- TTM sales growth of 20% continues to outpace broader financial services sector averages
- PE ratio of 145.4x is extremely elevated, leaving little margin of safety if growth slows
- 3-year average ROE of -3% indicates the company has historically struggled to generate returns on equity
- Price-to-book ratio of 3.13x means investors are paying a significant premium over net asset value
- Zero dividend yield offers no income cushion to shareholders during potential drawdowns
- 5-year average ROE of -4% suggests profitability is a very recent phenomenon and not yet proven durable
- Cost of borrowing appears high, which could pressure margins if the company takes on debt for expansion
- No established track record of sustained positive earnings makes the 145x PE difficult to justify on historical fundamentals
- TTM sales growth has decelerated to 20% from the 5-year CAGR of 32%, suggesting potential growth slowdown
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AI News Digest
- EBITDA pressured by strategic investments Aug 3
Adjusted EBITDA was pressured by strategic investments in AI and network expansion during Q1FY27, though management maintains confidence in full-year margin targets.
- PAT grows 4x YoY to ₹20 Cr Jul 28
Pine Labs reported Q1 FY27 PAT of ₹20 Cr, a 4x increase YoY, with consolidated revenue of ₹737 Cr up 20% YoY and adjusted EBITDA margin at 17.1%.
- Strong platform and international growth Jul 28
Platform GTV stable at $45 billion, digital checkout points up 18%, issuing platform revenue up 31%, supported by Shopflo acquisition for ₹88 Cr and expansion into Malaysia and Singapore.
- AGM scheduled for September 16 Aug 19
Pine Labs will hold its 28th AGM on September 16, 2026 via video conference, with FY26 annual report sent electronically to members.
- Q4FY26 analyst call uploaded Jul 29
Audio/video recording of the July 29, 2026 analyst conference call uploaded to the investor relations website per SEBI LODR requirements.
TL;DR: Pine Labs is delivering strong top-line momentum with 20% revenue growth and a dramatic improvement in profitability (PAT up 4x YoY). International expansion and digital checkout growth are clear strategic drivers. The key risk is near-term margin pressure from AI and network investments, though management is confident on full-year targets. The trend is improving as the company scales toward sustained profitability.
Quarterly Results
| Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 552 | 602 | 599 | 616 | 650 | 744 | 701 | 737 |
| Expenses | 519 | 525 | 542 | 571 | 575 | 612 | 594 | 642 |
| Operating Profit | 32 | 77 | 57 | 45 | 75 | 132 | 106 | 95 |
| OPM % | 6% | 13% | 9% | 7% | 12% | 18% | 15% | 13% |
| Other Income | 22 | -30 | 12 | 37 | 23 | 23 | 50 | 29 |
| Interest | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 13 |
| Depreciation | 75 | 76 | 69 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 73 |
| PBT | -38 | -51 | -22 | -5 | 11 | 63 | 68 | 38 |
| Tax % | -16% | 11% | 30% | -199% | 47% | 32% | 13% | 48% |
| Net Profit | -32 | -57 | -29 | 5 | 6 | 42 | 59 | 20 |
| EPS in Rs | -0.38 | -0.67 | -0.34 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.37 | 0.52 | 0.17 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 848 | 670 | 932 | 1,598 | 1,770 | 2,274 | 2,711 | 2,832 |
| Expenses | 760 | 560 | 820 | 1,592 | 1,794 | 2,056 | 2,352 | 2,423 |
| Operating Profit | 87 | 110 | 112 | 5 | -25 | 218 | 358 | 409 |
| OPM % | 10% | 16% | 12% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Other Income | 18 | 13 | 25 | 56 | 55 | 16 | 133 | 125 |
| Interest | 18 | 22 | 24 | 36 | 64 | 79 | 84 | 76 |
| Depreciation | 155 | 175 | 189 | 315 | 363 | 292 | 270 | 278 |
| PBT | -68 | -74 | -75 | -289 | -398 | -136 | 137 | 180 |
| Tax % | -30% | -25% | -70% | -8% | -14% | 7% | 18% | — |
| Net Profit | -47 | -56 | -23 | -265 | -342 | -145 | 113 | 127 |
| EPS in Rs | -3.95 | -4.34 | -1.67 | -18.99 | -4.07 | -1.73 | 0.98 | 1.19 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 12 | 13 | 14 | 0.02 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 115 |
| Reserves | 1,035 | 1,178 | 1,900 | 3,664 | 3,466 | 3,431 | 5,781 |
| Borrowings | 176 | 191 | 236 | 514 | 730 | 1,046 | 441 |
| Other Liabilities | 2,225 | 3,185 | 4,111 | 5,141 | 5,422 | 6,222 | 6,961 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,448 | 4,567 | 6,260 | 9,318 | 9,618 | 10,698 | 13,297 |
| Fixed Assets | 1,017 | 980 | 1,019 | 2,103 | 1,920 | 1,825 | 1,963 |
| CWIP | 52 | 48 | 122 | 269 | 222 | 160 | 41 |
| Investments | 40 | 34 | 50 | 18 | 21 | 30 | 28 |
| Other Assets | 2,338 | 3,505 | 5,070 | 6,928 | 7,455 | 8,683 | 11,265 |
| Total Assets | 3,448 | 4,567 | 6,260 | 9,318 | 9,618 | 10,698 | 13,297 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 11 | 111 | -79 | -152 | -229 | 50 | 395 |
| Investing | 112 | -260 | -443 | -441 | -22 | -486 | -1,339 |
| Financing | 1,431 | 823 | 1,644 | 2 | -220 | -201 | 1,972 |
| Net Cash Flow | 1,554 | 674 | 1,122 | -591 | -471 | -637 | 1,029 |
| Free Cash Flow | -156 | -54 | -407 | -517 | -486 | -99 | 161 |
| CFO/OP | 86 | 114 | -25 | -1,258 | 872 | 5 | 112 |
Ratios
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 92 | 196 | 116 | 135 | 134 | 136 | 140 |
| Inventory Days | 5 | 23 | — | 134 | 65 | 38 | 32 |
| Days Payable | 144 | 1,345 | — | 1,233 | 908 | 693 | 382 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -47 | -1,126 | 116 | -964 | -708 | -519 | -210 |
| Working Capital Days | -722 | -1,252 | -1,255 | -813 | -807 | -762 | -609 |
| ROCE % | — | -4% | -3% | -7% | -8% | 0% | 4% |
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Company Information
Incorporated in 1998, Pine Labs is a leading Indian merchant commerce platform that provides point-of-sale (POS) solutions, payment processing, and merchant financing services.[1]