Media
Valuation | |
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| Market Cap | 518.85 Cr |
| Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 2.23 K |
| Price/Sales (Trailing) | 0.25 |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.32 |
| Price/Free Cashflow | 18.75 |
| MarketCap/EBT | 210.92 |
| Enterprise Value | 1.15 kCr |
Fundamentals | |
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Growth & Returns | |
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| Price Change 1W | 0.30% |
| Price Change 1M | -4.5% |
| Price Change 6M | -3.8% |
| Price Change 1Y | 9.8% |
| 3Y Cumulative Return | 4.3% |
| 5Y Cumulative Return | 5.4% |
| 7Y Cumulative Return | -6.7% |
| 10Y Cumulative Return | -10.8% |
| Revenue (TTM) |
| 2.07 kCr |
| Rev. Growth (Yr) | 0.30% |
| Earnings (TTM) | 11.95 Cr |
| Earnings Growth (Yr) | -631.5% |
Profitability | |
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| Operating Margin | 2% |
| EBT Margin | 2% |
| Return on Equity | 1.59% |
| Return on Assets | 0.81% |
| Free Cashflow Yield | 5.33% |
Cash Flow & Liquidity |
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| Cash Flow from Investing (TTM) | 169.78 Cr |
| Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) | 56.56 Cr |
| Cash Flow from Financing (TTM) | -252.87 Cr |
| Cash & Equivalents | 53.55 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 33.39 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM) | 1.43 |
Balance Sheet | |
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| Total Assets | 4.01 kCr |
| Total Liabilities | 1.97 kCr |
| Shareholder Equity | 2.04 kCr |
| Current Assets | 2.08 kCr |
| Current Liabilities | 1.84 kCr |
| Net PPE | 232.74 Cr |
| Inventory | 131.67 Cr |
| Goodwill | 5.41 Cr |
Capital Structure & Leverage | |
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| Debt Ratio | 0.17 |
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 |
| Interest Coverage | -0.43 |
| Interest/Cashflow Ops | 1.87 |
Dividend & Shareholder Returns | |
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| Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.00% |
| Shares Dilution (3Y) | 0.00% |
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.
Size: It is a small market cap company and can be volatile.
Smart Money: Smart money is losing interest in the stock.
Momentum: Stock has a weak negative price momentum.
Insider Trading: Significant insider selling noticed recently.
Past Returns: In past three years, the stock has provided 4.3% return compared to 11.4% by NIFTY 50.
Dividend: Stock hasn't been paying any dividend.
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.
Size: It is a small market cap company and can be volatile.
Smart Money: Smart money is losing interest in the stock.
Momentum: Stock has a weak negative price momentum.
Insider Trading: Significant insider selling noticed recently.
Past Returns: In past three years, the stock has provided 4.3% return compared to 11.4% by NIFTY 50.
Dividend: Stock hasn't been paying any dividend.
Investor Care | |
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| Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.00% |
| Earnings/Share (TTM) | 0.01 |
Financial Health | |
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| Current Ratio | 1.13 |
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 |
Technical Indicators | |
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| RSI (14d) | 40.28 |
| RSI (5d) | 51.48 |
| RSI (21d) | 48.26 |
| MACD Signal | Sell |
| Stochastic Oscillator Signal | Hold |
| SharesGuru Signal | Sell |
| RSI Signal | Hold |
| RSI5 Signal | Hold |
| RSI21 Signal | Hold |
| SMA 5 Signal | Sell |
| SMA 10 Signal | Sell |
| SMA 20 Signal | Sell |
| SMA 50 Signal | Sell |
| SMA 100 Signal | Sell |
Summary of HT Media's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.
Management provided a positive outlook for HT Media Limited, highlighting solid performance growth in both operating revenue and profitability for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. Key forward-looking points included:
Overall Revenue Growth: The company's total revenue increased by 4% year-on-year to INR 499 crore, with an 11% sequential growth from INR 451 crore in the preceding quarter.
EBITDA Improvement: EBITDA rose by 33% to INR 44 crore, leading to a margin expansion of 200 basis points, reaching 9%.
Print Business Success: In the Print segment, ad revenues grew by 10% year-on-year to INR 278 crore, and operating revenue grew by 7%. The Print business achieved nearly double the operating EBITDA compared to the same period last year, with margins expanding by 500 basis points.
Radio Business Recovery: Despite facing challenges, the Radio segment showed sequential improvement in revenue, reaching INR 32 crore, a 4% increase from the last quarter.
Digital Business Strategy: The Digital segment demonstrated consistent growth, achieving a 10% rise in revenue. Operating EBITDA recorded a loss of INR 30 crore, driven by elevated costs related to scaling and strategic investments in OTTplay.
Healthy Cash Position: The net cash position remained strong at INR 947 crore, with a focus on managing costs while pursuing growth strategies across all business verticals.
Strategic Focus on Content and Audience Engagement: The company is enhancing content initiatives in the Digital segment while reinforcing its Print business and adapting its Radio offerings to provide integrated formats and immersive experiences.
Goals for Future Performance: Management expressed confidence in repeating performance trends and emphasized their commitment to transparency and sustained engagement with their audience and investors.
The prospects indicate a strategic adaptation to the evolving media landscape while emphasizing the importance of audience value and operational efficiencies.
Understand HT Media ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
| Shareholder Name | Holding % |
|---|---|
| THE HINDUSTAN TIMES LTD | 69.5% |
| RANGA PRASAD N | 3.05% |
| RANGA PRASAD NUTHAKKI | 1.91% |
| ANAND SAGAR | 1.32% |
| SHOBHANA BHARTIA | 0% |
| PRIYAVRAT BHARTIA | 0% |
| SHAMIT BHARTIA | 0% |
Comprehensive comparison against sector averages
HTMEDIA metrics compared to Media
| Category | HTMEDIA | Media |
|---|---|---|
| PE | 2274.00 | 16.44 |
| PS | 0.26 | 1.13 |
| Growth | 5.4 % | 1.4 % |
HT Media Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals in India. The company operates through three segments: Printing and Publication of Newspapers & Periodicals, Radio Broadcast & Entertainment, and Digital. It publishes Hindustan Times, an English daily newspaper; Mint, a business daily newspaper; and Hindustan, a Hindi daily newspaper. The company is also involved in FM radio broadcast and other related activities through its radio stations operating under the Fever 104, Fever, Punjabi Fever, Radio One, and Radio Nasha brands. In addition, it operates Shine.com, a job portal; Shine Learning, a platform for upskilling; Hindustantimes.com, an English news website; Livemint.com, a business news website; Livehindustan.com, a Hindi news website; Desimartini.com, a movie reviews and ratings website; HT Smartcast, a podcast platform; Health Shots, a health and wellness platform for millennial women; VCCircle and TechCircle news platforms; VCCEdge and SalesEdge research platforms; FAB Market, B2B e-commerce marketplace for audio content and ancillary services; and FAB Play, an audio management application, as well as HT Brand Studio; Mint Lounge, a weekend magazine of Mint to guide on intelligent lifestyle; and OTTplay, a content aggregation and discovery platform. Further, the company provides mobile and social media marketing, advertising, mobile CRM and loyalty campaigns, and trading and management consultancy services, as well as mobile music content and ring tones. Additionally, it rents and invests in properties; engages in sale of third party newspaper and internet radio; and carries on investment activities, as well as undertakes commercial printing jobs; and engages in providing solutions under HT One Audience, HT AdWorks, HT Classifieds, and HT Syndication. The company was founded in 1924 and is based in New Delhi, India. HT Media Limited is a subsidiary of The Hindustan Times Limited.
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HTMEDIA vs Media (2021 - 2026)
Question by Ranga Prasad: Can you elaborate on the standalone exceptional item loss of INR 37.76 cr for HT Media?
Answer: The loss is primarily linked to impairments associated with our investments in three entities: two radio entities, Next Radio Limited and Next Media Works Limited, and also Mosaic Digital business. The impairment relates mainly to our Radio business, which has been evaluated continuously due to its performance issues. About 90% of this loss comes from that sector.
Question by Ranga Prasad: Why are the digital segment losses increasing to INR 30 cr from INR 21.7 cr?
Answer: While we are scaling up revenue, unexpected costs related to an increase in revenue from our OTT services caused this spike in losses this quarter. This seems to be a timing issue, where costs were incurred before the revenue benefits manifest. We anticipate continued revenue growth leading to reduced losses in the future.
Question by Yash R: Why did the circulation revenue decline year-on-year despite sequential growth?
Answer: We're actively recruiting more readers, optimizing circulation market by market. We implemented pricing strategies that might have temporarily impacted revenues. While YoY numbers look flat, we're seeing gradual improvements in copies sold both sequentially and annually.
Question by Yash R: Can you clarify about the ad revenue growth? What contributed to it?
Answer: The 8% ad revenue growth came from various commercial categories, boosted by the festive season and government segment revenues, particularly in Hindi. Thus, both volume and pricing have contributed to this growth across both English and Hindi segments.
Question by Mehul Parikh: Is the increase in other expenses affecting performance?
Answer: Yes, the increase in expenses, particularly in Hindustan Media Ventures, is largely attributed to our investments in OTTplay. Although not legally required, we're transparent in discussing expenses related to subscriber acquisition and operational investments affecting our financials.
Question by Yash R: What are the anticipated trends for newsprint prices?
Answer: While we don't provide forward guidance, newsprint prices are currently in the lower quartile of the cycle. The estimates from RISI suggest a gradual increase in prices moving forward, as we maintain sufficient inventory now while conducting discussions for forward purchasing.
Question by Mehul Parikh: Are you seeing a reduction in customer acquisition costs for OTTplay?
Answer: Yes, September showed a significant decrease in acquisition costs, contributing to an increase in sticky subscribers. We're optimistic about sustaining this lower cost while retaining a good renewal rate in future quarters.
Question by Mehul Parikh: Are your business efforts producing satisfactory results?
Answer: We remain optimistic. Engagements with investors are ongoing and we are focused on improving our performance metrics, recognizing that traditional media may not attract the same interest as before. Engaging with mutual funds is part of our strategy to increase visibility.
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| 6.39 |
| -9.39 |
| Exceptional items before tax | -2874.8% | -40.35 | -0.39 | 0 | -5.81 | 0 | 0 |
| Total profit before tax | -1598.4% | -27.02 | 2.87 | -28.17 | 55 | 6.39 | -9.39 |
| Deferred tax | -169.6% | -3.32 | 7.21 | -16.8 | 3.42 | 9.63 | -3.06 |
| Total tax | -169.6% | -3.32 | 7.21 | -16.8 | 3.42 | 9.63 | -3.06 |
| Total profit (loss) for period | -362.5% | -23.7 | -4.34 | -11.37 | 51 | -3.24 | -6.33 |
| Other comp. income net of taxes | 44.4% | 4.9 | 3.7 | -0.78 | -17.66 | -3.6 | 1.21 |
| Total Comprehensive Income | -1107.3% | -18.8 | -0.64 | -12.15 | 34 | -6.84 | -5.12 |
| Earnings Per Share, Basic | -71.8% | -1.01 | -0.17 | -0.58 | 1.77 | -0.26 | -0.33 |
| Earnings Per Share, Diluted | -71.8% | -1.01 | -0.17 | -0.58 | 1.76 | -0.26 | -0.33 |
| Debt equity ratio | 0% | 035 | 034 | 033 | 028 | 033 | 0 |
| Debt service coverage ratio | 0% | 004 | 003 | -002 | 012 | 004 | 0 |
| Interest service coverage ratio | 0.7% | 0.0187 | 0.0121 | -092 | 0.0474 | 0.0139 | 0 |
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| Depreciation and Amortization | -13.9% | 69 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 91 | 113 |
| Other expenses | 30.1% | 598 | 460 | 472 | 388 | 370 | 587 |
| Total Expenses | 9.5% | 1,163 | 1,062 | 1,118 | 870 | 771 | 1,342 |
| Profit Before exceptional items and Tax | 98.7% | 0.32 | -51.46 | -105.29 | 5.89 | -142.65 | 10 |
| Exceptional items before tax | 25.4% | -66.52 | -89.48 | -103.46 | -34.35 | 7.21 | -442.74 |
| Total profit before tax | 52.7% | -66.2 | -140.94 | -208.75 | -28.46 | -135.44 | -432.58 |
| Current tax | - | 0 | 0 | -2.01 | 2.02 | 0.29 | 5.41 |
| Deferred tax | 89.2% | -1.52 | -22.26 | 68 | -10.36 | -54.38 | -45.31 |
| Total tax | 89.2% | -1.52 | -22.26 | 66 | -8.34 | -54.09 | -39.9 |
| Total profit (loss) for period | 45.1% | -64.68 | -118.68 | -275.15 | -20.12 | -81.35 | -392.68 |
| Other comp. income net of taxes | 77.9% | 0.68 | -0.45 | -1.15 | 0.91 | 3.13 | 9.52 |
| Total Comprehensive Income | 45.9% | -64 | -119.13 | -276.3 | -19.21 | -78.22 | -383.16 |
| Earnings Per Share, Basic | 38% | -2.8 | -5.13 | -11.9 | -0.87 | -3.53 | -17.03 |
| Earnings Per Share, Diluted | 38% | -2.8 | -5.13 | -11.9 | -0.87 | -3.53 | -17.03 |
| Debt equity ratio | -0.1% | 091 | 096 | 079 | 063 | - | - |
| Debt service coverage ratio | 0.1% | 01 | 002 | -007 | 009 | - | - |
| Interest service coverage ratio | 0.8% | 0.0101 | 019 | -079 | 0.0113 | - | - |
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| 1.22 |
| 0.96 |
| Investment property | -3.6% | 188 | 195 | 198 | 208 | 266 | 285 |
| Non-current investments | -25.9% | 87 | 117 | 124 | 162 | 225 | 288 |
| Loans, non-current | -22% | 40 | 51 | 187 | 192 | 147 | 172 |
| Total non-current financial assets | -21.9% | 154 | 197 | 344 | 396 | 455 | 528 |
| Total non-current assets | -8.8% | 934 | 1,024 | 1,203 | 1,250 | 1,408 | 1,510 |
| Total assets | -4.1% | 1,674 | 1,745 | 1,936 | 1,980 | 2,110 | 2,103 |
| Borrowings, non-current | -82.7% | 5.33 | 26 | 56 | 93 | 125 | 70 |
| Total non-current financial liabilities | -32.7% | 75 | 111 | 144 | 185 | 208 | 147 |
| Total non-current liabilities | -31.9% | 82 | 120 | 151 | 193 | 217 | 157 |
| Borrowings, current | 13.8% | 635 | 558 | 605 | 610 | 633 | 597 |
| Total current financial liabilities | 3.2% | 866 | 839 | 901 | 907 | 962 | 930 |
| Provisions, current | -71.9% | 2 | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.06 | 2.07 | 1.99 |
| Total current liabilities | 2.7% | 1,013 | 986 | 1,081 | 1,057 | 1,130 | 1,096 |
| Total liabilities | -0.9% | 1,096 | 1,106 | 1,232 | 1,249 | 1,347 | 1,254 |
| Equity share capital | 0% | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Total equity | -9.4% | 579 | 639 | 704 | 731 | 763 | 850 |
| Total equity and liabilities | -4.1% | 1,674 | 1,745 | 1,936 | 1,980 | 2,110 | 2,103 |
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| Net Cashflows from Operations | 136.8% | 30 | -77.75 | -93.72 | 10 | - | - |
| Interest paid | 98.4% | 0 | -61.67 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Interest received | 98.3% | 0 | -56.2 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Income taxes paid (refund) | 86.9% | -0.44 | -10.03 | 5.51 | -0.48 | - | - |
| Net Cashflows From Operating Activities | 145.8% | 30 | -62.25 | -99.23 | 11 | - | - |
| Cashflows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | - | - |
| Proceeds from sales of PPE | 64.1% | 65 | 40 | 0.46 | 0.78 | - | - |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | -34.6% | 18 | 27 | 10 | 8.77 | - | - |
| Proceeds from sales of investment property | -97.9% | 1.35 | 18 | 42 | 91 | - | - |
| Purchase of investment property | -100.3% | 0.92 | 25 | 13 | 86 | - | - |
| Proceeds from sales of long-term assets | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 167 | - | - |
| Purchase of other long-term assets | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 | - | - |
| Cash receipts from repayment of advances and loans made to other parties | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | - | - |
| Dividends received | - | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Interest received | 188% | 26 | 9.68 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Other inflows (outflows) of cash | 2424.3% | 44 | -0.85 | 97 | 48 | - | - |
| Net Cashflows From Investing Activities | 50.5% | 162 | 108 | 206 | 54 | - | - |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 37.1% | 3,487 | 2,544 | 2,793 | 2,220 | - | - |
| Repayments of borrowings | 43.5% | 3,608 | 2,514 | 2,824 | 2,223 | - | - |
| Payments of lease liabilities | -18.8% | 14 | 17 | 23 | 23 | - | - |
| Interest paid | -3.4% | 58 | 60 | 57 | 39 | - | - |
| Net Cashflows from Financing Activities | -298.8% | -192.36 | -47.49 | -110.99 | -65.57 | - | - |
| Net change in cash and cash eq. | 71.9% | 0.37 | -1.24 | -4.22 | -1.22 | - | - |
Analysis of HT Media's financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, growth patterns, and key metrics through quarterly analysis.
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2025
| Description | Share | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Printing & publishing of newspapers & periodicals | 79.2% | 394.8 Cr |
| Digital | 13.4% | 66.7 Cr |
| Radio broadcast & entertainment | 6.8% |
| 33.7 Cr |
| Unallocated | 0.7% | 3.3 Cr |
| Total | 498.5 Cr |