Crizac profit jumps 41% as global student recruitment scales
The education platform processed 43% more applications in FY26, pushing net profit to ₹2,191 million while expanding its footprint into LATAM.
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- Total income rose 21% to ₹10,711 million for the year ended March 2026.
- EBITDA margins rose by 172 bps to 27.1%.
- The company completed four acquisitions, including Studies Planet and a 51% stake in Global Tree Careers.
Why this matters
Crizac is converting higher application volumes into higher margins. The 172 bps gain in EBITDA margin shows the platform is scaling without a proportional increase in overhead costs.
What we're watching
- The integration of the LATAM business via Studies Planet.
- Returns on the $2.5 million investment in the EduMentor AI project.
- Sustainability of the 64% dividend payout ratio.
The full read
Crizac reported a strong FY26, with net profit climbing 41% to ₹2,191 million on total income of ₹10,711 million. The Kolkata-based platform, which links recruitment agents to universities, saw its application volume surge 43% while growing its agent network by 36.5%. The company improved its efficiency, with EBITDA margins rising by 172 bps to 27.1%. Growth came from both organic and inorganic sources. Crizac completed four acquisitions during the year, including the purchase of Studies Planet to gain a foothold in the LATAM market and a 51% stake in Global Tree Careers. Management also committed $2.5 million to its AI-driven EduMentor project. Shareholders will receive a dividend of ₹8 per share, a payout ratio of 64%. These results follow a regular reporting cycle and were anticipated by the market.
Questions answered
- What drove the 41% profit growth?
- Profit growth followed a 43% increase in processed applications and a 36.5% expansion of the agent network. Operating efficiency also improved, with EBITDA margins rising to 27.1%.
- How much is the company paying out to shareholders?
- The board declared a dividend of ₹8 per share. This represents a payout ratio of approximately 64%.
- What were the key inorganic moves during the year?
- Crizac completed four acquisitions. These include the purchase of Studies Planet to enter the LATAM market and a 51% stake in Global Tree Careers.
- Is there any new investment in technology?
- The company committed $2.5 million to its AI-driven project, EduMentor.
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