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Last Updated: April 2, 2026, 3:03 am
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Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd: Intrinsic Value & Share Price Analysis

Fair Value

₹47.82Overvalued by 23.61%vs CMP ₹62.60

P/E (5.6) × ROE (5.0%) × BV (₹211.00) × DY (2.00%)

₹110.90Undervalued by 77.16%vs CMP ₹62.60
MoS: +43.6% (Strong)Confidence: 54/100 (Moderate)Models: 6 Under, 2 Over
ModelCategoryValueWeightSignal
PE-ROEEarnings₹52.8025%Over (-15.7%)
Graham NumberEarnings₹207.1718%Under (+230.9%)
Earnings PowerEarnings₹3.8212%Over (-93.9%)
DCFCash Flow₹142.4215%Under (+127.5%)
Net Asset ValueAssets₹211.028%Under (+237.1%)
Earnings YieldEarnings₹90.408%Under (+44.4%)
ROCE CapitalReturns₹106.338%Under (+69.9%)
Revenue MultipleRevenue₹99.546%Under (+59%)
Consensus (8 models)₹110.90100%Undervalued
Key Drivers: ROE 5.0% is below cost of equity. | Wide model spread (₹4–₹211) — high uncertainty.

PE-ROE · Graham · EPV · DCF · NAV · EV/EBITDA · DDM · Earnings Yield · ROCE Capital · Revenue Multiple | CoE: 12% · Terminal: 4% · EPS CAGR: 10.4%

*Investments are subject to market risks

Investment Snapshot

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Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd scores 55/100 (Average)
Based on 5 dimensions: health, institutional flow, earnings quality, momentum, and peer comparison
Stock Health54/100 · Moderate
ROCE 5.4% WeakROE 5.0% WeakD/E 0.03 Low debtInterest Coverage 0.0x RiskyProfitable 4/5 years Consistent
Smart Money50/100 · Moderate
FII holding stable No changePromoter holding at 74.4% Stable
Earnings Quality40/100 · Moderate
OPM stable around -7% SteadyWorking capital: 257 days Capital intensive
Quarterly Momentum80/100 · Strong
Revenue (4Q): +10% YoY GrowingProfit (4Q): +54% YoY Strong
Industry Rank50/100 · Moderate
P/E 5.6 vs industry 22.2 Cheaper than peersROCE 5.4% vs industry 9.4% Below peers3Y sales CAGR: 3% Slow

Weights: Health 30% · Earnings Quality 25% · Momentum 20% · Industry Rank 15% · Smart Money 10%. Scores are computed from reported financials and recalculated daily. Not investment advice.

Share Price and Basic Stock Data

Last Updated: April 2, 2026, 3:03 am

Market Cap 461 Cr.
Current Price 62.6
Intrinsic Value₹110.90
High / Low 103/55.2
Stock P/E5.60
Book Value 211
Dividend Yield0.00 %
ROCE5.36 %
ROE4.96 %
Face Value 10.0
PEG Ratio0.54

Stock P/E, Current Price, and Intrinsic Value Over Time

View Share Price Target for Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd

Competitors

Stock Name ⇩Market Cap ⇩Current Price ⇩High / Low ⇩Stock P/E ⇩Book Value ⇩Dividend Yield ⇩ROCE ⇩ROE ⇩Face Value ⇩
Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd 461 Cr. 62.6 103/55.25.60 2110.00 %5.36 %4.96 % 10.0
DIC India Ltd 461 Cr. 502 743/45024.2 4670.60 %6.42 %4.51 % 10.0
H T Media Ltd 482 Cr. 20.7 28.6/14.511.0 71.00.00 %2.51 %0.03 % 2.00
HT Media Ltd 482 Cr. 20.7 28.6/14.511.0 71.00.00 %2.51 %0.03 % 2.00
Repro India Ltd 498 Cr. 347 627/307 2510.00 %1.56 %0.51 % 10.0
Industry Average2,188.25 Cr348.7922.17208.401.31%9.39%9.68%6.27

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Quarterly Result

MetricDec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025
Sales 181.57188.13168.56164.53182.95188.05162.18171.99197.47201.25182.99196.87212.24
Expenses 196.25198.15180.47190.71198.19209.45180.43186.47195.66202.38191.99206.57213.00
Operating Profit -14.68-10.02-11.91-26.18-15.24-21.40-18.25-14.481.81-1.13-9.00-9.70-0.76
OPM % -8.09%-5.33%-7.07%-15.91%-8.33%-11.38%-11.25%-8.42%0.92%-0.56%-4.92%-4.93%-0.36%
Other Income 25.8929.1031.4122.1023.6229.4926.9136.1623.9252.8326.7228.058.06
Interest 6.022.342.553.733.483.511.761.891.551.431.472.082.18
Depreciation 9.467.156.706.706.716.556.364.974.474.774.484.983.78
Profit before tax -4.279.5910.25-14.51-1.81-1.970.5414.8219.7145.5011.7711.291.34
Tax % -83.84%-25.96%37.95%-53.14%-54.70%-645.18%3.70%6.41%8.73%0.22%13.00%10.72%33.58%
Net Profit -0.6812.086.36-6.33-0.8210.740.5213.8717.9945.4010.2410.080.89
EPS in Rs -0.091.640.86-0.86-0.111.460.071.882.446.161.391.370.12

Last Updated: February 5, 2026, 4:38 pm

Quarterly Chart

Profit & Loss - Annual Report

Last Updated: February 24, 2026, 9:46 am

MetricMar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025TTM
Sales 918933880867796545669713704733793
Expenses 656728699821696538659800778765814
Operating Profit 2622061814699710-87-73-32-21
OPM % 29%22%21%5%12%1%2%-12%-10%-4%-3%
Other Income 339292881091177678106140116
Interest 11161118999161377
Depreciation 2220202131303031272118
Profit before tax 262261243961688547-56-88170
Tax % 32%26%24%-13%29%14%9%-28%-231%3%
Net Profit 1791901751081166941-38107867
EPS in Rs 24.3525.8223.8814.7715.799.435.51-5.171.3510.569.04
Dividend Payout % 5%5%5%8%0%0%0%0%0%0%

Profit & Loss Yearly Chart

YoY Net Profit Growth

Year2016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
YoY Net Profit Growth (%)6.15%-7.89%-38.29%7.41%-40.52%-40.58%-192.68%126.32%680.00%
Change in YoY Net Profit Growth (%)0.00%-14.04%-30.39%45.69%-47.92%-0.06%-152.10%319.00%553.68%

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd has shown an inconsistent trend in YoY Net Profit Growth (%) in the last 9 years from 2016-2017 to 2024-2025.

Growth

Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years:%
5 Years:-2%
3 Years:3%
TTM:8%
Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years:%
5 Years:-8%
3 Years:27%
TTM:2029%
Stock Price CAGR
10 Years:-8%
5 Years:11%
3 Years:13%
1 Year:-5%
Return on Equity
10 Years:%
5 Years:2%
3 Years:1%
Last Year:5%

Last Updated: September 5, 2025, 6:20 am

Balance Sheet

Last Updated: December 10, 2025, 2:48 am

MonthMar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025
Equity Capital 7373737374747474747474
Reserves 8371,0931,2581,3401,4401,5111,5161,4021,4051,4611,480
Borrowings 1731171167513688120107854083
Other Liabilities 200183203245271433474604684711767
Total Liabilities 1,2831,4671,6501,7331,9212,1062,1842,1862,2482,2852,403
Fixed Assets 247245230301330330323358368366406
CWIP 34101210162035300
Investments 7959951,1141,0711,1831,4161,5141,4231,4211,5131,575
Other Assets 239223296350399344327370457406422
Total Assets 1,2831,4671,6501,7331,9212,1062,1842,1862,2482,2852,403

Reserves and Borrowings Chart

Cash Flow

MonthMar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Cash from Operating Activity + 164143122575120350521638
Cash from Investing Activity + -213-68-8113-96-146-753629-3
Cash from Financing Activity + 54-81-23-70-7-5221-90-9-58
Net Cash Flow 5-718-0-525-3-236-23
Free Cash Flow 82123103-13919636402442
CFO/OP 88%97%95%194%82%3,071%542%-69%-27%-110%

Free Cash Flow

MonthMar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Free Cash Flow89.0089.0065.00-29.00-37.00-81.00-110.00-194.00-158.00-72.00

Free Cash Flow = Income Generated from Operational Activities - Borrowings - Capital Work in Progress (CWIP)

Consistent positive free cash flow is crucial for businesses as it indicates their ability to generate cash from their core operations. It provides financial flexibility, allowing companies to invest in growth opportunities, pay dividends to shareholders, reduce debt, and weather economic downturns more effectively.

Free Cash Flow Chart

Financial Efficiency Indicators

MonthMar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Debtor Days 47455870778360616653
Inventory Days 5149504060114115747057
Days Payable 989510098110202120124163169
Cash Conversion Cycle -0-081227-55511-26-59
Working Capital Days -67-39-31-3-28-169-184-209-248257
ROCE %23%19%8%11%6%3%-3%0%6%

Financial Efficiency Indicators Chart

Share Holding Pattern

MonthMar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025
Promoters 74.40%74.40%74.40%74.40%74.40%74.40%74.40%74.40%74.40%74.40%74.40%74.40%
FIIs 0.13%0.12%0.16%0.32%0.18%0.19%0.20%0.20%0.16%0.16%0.16%0.11%
Government 0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.07%
Public 25.16%25.17%25.13%24.98%25.21%25.20%25.19%25.20%25.23%25.23%25.23%25.22%
Others 0.31%0.31%0.31%0.31%0.21%0.21%0.21%0.21%0.21%0.21%0.21%0.21%
No. of Shareholders 24,69624,82321,98219,50419,87018,45818,99818,84018,66918,38917,94117,885

Shareholding Pattern Chart

No. of Shareholders

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd: Intrinsic Value & Share Price Analysis - Shareholder trend analysis

This stock is not held by any mutual fund.

ROCE Trend

EPS Trend

Key Financial Ratios

MonthMar 25Mar 24Mar 23Mar 22Mar 21
FaceValue 10.0010.0010.0010.0010.00
Basic EPS (Rs.) 10.561.35-5.175.519.43
Diluted EPS (Rs.) 10.561.35-5.175.519.43
Cash EPS (Rs.) 13.354.90-0.919.8914.05
Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.) 208.27200.77200.30215.80215.15
Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.) 208.27200.77200.30215.80215.15
Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.) 99.4895.5796.8490.8474.04
PBDIT / Share (Rs.) 14.634.31-1.1511.7516.85
PBIT / Share (Rs.) 11.840.68-5.417.7012.72
PBT / Share (Rs.) 10.94-1.10-7.666.4211.54
Net Profit / Share (Rs.) 10.561.28-5.175.859.92
NP After MI And SOA / Share (Rs.) 10.561.35-5.175.519.43
PBDIT Margin (%) 14.704.50-1.1812.9322.75
PBIT Margin (%) 11.890.72-5.588.4717.17
PBT Margin (%) 10.99-1.15-7.907.0715.58
Net Profit Margin (%) 10.611.33-5.336.4313.39
NP After MI And SOA Margin (%) 10.611.41-5.336.0612.73
Return on Networth / Equity (%) 5.060.67-2.582.554.38
Return on Capital Employeed (%) 5.580.33-2.623.535.74
Return On Assets (%) 3.400.44-1.741.853.29
Long Term Debt / Equity (X) 0.000.000.020.010.01
Total Debt / Equity (X) 0.010.030.060.070.03
Asset Turnover Ratio (%) 0.320.310.320.310.27
Current Ratio (X) 1.811.551.271.921.21
Quick Ratio (X) 1.761.481.181.791.10
Inventory Turnover Ratio (X) 18.104.484.463.723.43
Interest Coverage Ratio (X) 16.252.41-0.509.2314.27
Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X) 12.731.72-1.445.599.40
Enterprise Value (Cr.) 600.30789.93369.76530.21460.48
EV / Net Operating Revenue (X) 0.811.120.510.790.84
EV / EBITDA (X) 5.5724.90-43.716.133.71
MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X) 0.831.130.430.670.80
Price / BV (X) 0.390.530.200.280.27
Price / Net Operating Revenue (X) 0.831.130.430.670.80
EarningsYield 0.120.01-0.120.080.15

Profitability Ratios (%)

Liquidity Ratios

Liquidity Ratios (%)

Interest Coverage Ratios (%)

Valuation Ratios

About the Company - Qualitative Analysis

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd. is a Public Limited Listed company incorporated on 09/07/1918 and has its registered office in the State of Bihar, India. Company's Corporate Identification Number(CIN) is L21090BR1918PLC000013 and registration number is 000013. Currently Company is involved in the business activities of Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities. Company's Total Operating Revenue is Rs. 732.89 Cr. and Equity Capital is Rs. 73.67 Cr. for the Year ended 31/03/2025.
INDUSTRYADDRESSCONTACT
Printing/Publishing/StationeryBudh Marg, Patna Bihar 800001Contact not found
Management
NamePosition Held
Mrs. Shobhana BhartiaChairperson
Mr. Sharad BhansaliDirector
Mr. Priyavrat BhartiaDirector
Mr. Shamit BhartiaDirector
Ms. Ruchira KambojDirector
Mr. Vikas AgnihotriDirector
Mr. Manhar KapoorDirector
Ms. Suchitra RajendraDirector

FAQ

What is the intrinsic value of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd and is it undervalued?

As of 03 April 2026, Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd's intrinsic value is ₹110.90, which is 77.16% higher than the current market price of ₹62.60, suggesting the stock is undervalued. This is calculated using the PE ratio method factoring in ROE (4.96 %), book value (₹211), dividend yield (0.00 %), and 5-year EPS CAGR.

What is the current share price and 52-week range of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd?

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is trading at ₹62.60 as of 03 April 2026, with a FY2026-2027 high of ₹103 and low of ₹55.2. The stock is currently near its 52-week low. Market cap stands at ₹461 Cr..

How does Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd's P/E ratio compare to its industry?

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd has a P/E ratio of 5.60, which is below the industry average of 22.17. Trading at a steep discount to peers could signal a value opportunity or reflect concerns about the company's fundamentals.

Is Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd financially healthy?

Key indicators for Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd: ROCE of 5.36 % is on the lower side compared to the industry average of 9.39%; ROE of 4.96 % is below ideal levels (industry average: 9.68%). Dividend yield is 0.00 %.

Is Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd profitable and how is the profit trend?

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported a net profit of ₹78 Cr in Mar 2025 on revenue of ₹733 Cr. Compared to ₹41 Cr in Mar 2022, the net profit shows an improving trend.

Does Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd pay dividends?

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.00 % at the current price of ₹62.60. The company is currently not paying meaningful dividends.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The author is not a SEBI registered financial advisor and does not have any vested interest in Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd. Investors are advised to conduct their own due diligence and consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions. The information provided in this article is based on publicly available data and the author's analysis, but it may not be comprehensive or up-to-date. The author and getaka.co.in are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content. This article is not intended to promote any particular investment strategy or recommendation, and readers should consult with their own financial advisors before making any investment decisions. Data Source: NSE
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