What’s new

• Record FY26: revenue up 20.6%, EBITDA up 35.3%.
• CM Galaxy SaaS platform: 12 initial logos, target of 100 by FY27.
• CMIL merger: 6-month timeline from SEBI for regulatory approval.

Why it matters

The SaaS pivot is the real story. 12 logos to 100 is a steep ramp that would transform the revenue mix if executed. But the qualitative guidance and lack of numerical targets on core margins keep the story half-written. The merger, if cleared, adds distribution synergies.

What we’re watching

• Quarterly CM Galaxy logo additions to gauge execution pace.
• CMIL merger approval from SEBI within the stated timeline.
• Whether the EBITDA margin trajectory continues in FY27.

The full read

Cyber Media Research & Services just turned in its best fiscal year ever — revenue up 20.6%, EBITDA up 35.3% — driven by a 40% surge in its CMR research segment and publisher monetisation. But the real catalyst in the concall was the CM Galaxy SaaS platform: 12 logos signed so far and a target of 100 by FY27. That is a steep, ambitious ramp from a product that only recently launched after delays. On the corporate side, the pending CMIL merger has a clear 6-month timeline from SEBI, which could unlock synergies if approved. The forward guidance is qualitative — 'outpace industry growth' — with no numerical specificity on revenue or margin targets. So the numbers are in the rearview mirror; the open question is whether the SaaS bet can turn a strong mid-cap research firm into a platform business.

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