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HTMEDIA

HTMEDIA - HT Media Ltd Share Price

Media

27.08-0.03(-0.11%)
Market Closed as of Nov 6, 2025, 15:30 IST

Valuation

Market Cap631.05 Cr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)45.18
Price/Sales (Trailing)0.31
EV/EBITDA3.44
Price/Free Cashflow18.75
MarketCap/EBT26.73
Enterprise Value631.05 Cr

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)2.05 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)5.7%
Earnings (TTM)30.42 Cr
Earnings Growth (Yr)58.8%

Profitability

Operating Margin1%
EBT Margin1%
Return on Equity1.48%
Return on Assets0.77%
Free Cashflow Yield5.33%

Price to Sales Ratio

Latest reported:

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 2 kCr

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 3 Cr

Growth & Returns

Price Change 1W0.20%
Price Change 1M-0.90%
Price Change 6M72.8%
Price Change 1Y10.5%
3Y Cumulative Return5.9%
5Y Cumulative Return16%
7Y Cumulative Return-4.3%
10Y Cumulative Return-9.2%

Cash Flow & Liquidity

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 & Equivalents56.85 Cr
Free Cash Flow (TTM)33.39 Cr
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM)1.43

Balance Sheet

Total Assets3.93 kCr
Total Liabilities1.88 kCr
Shareholder Equity2.05 kCr
Current Assets2 kCr
Current Liabilities1.71 kCr
Net PPE241.33 Cr
Inventory120.78 Cr
Goodwill5.41 Cr

Capital Structure & Leverage

Debt Ratio0.15
Debt/Equity0.28
Interest Coverage-0.64
Interest/Cashflow Ops1.87

Dividend & Shareholder Returns

Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Shares Dilution (3Y)0.00%
Pros

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Cons

Past Returns: In past three years, the stock has provided 5.9% return compared to 13.5% by NIFTY 50.

Smart Money: Smart money is losing interest in the stock.

Dividend: Stock hasn't been paying any dividend.

Size: It is a small market cap company and can be volatile.

The Good, Bad and Ugly
Growth
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Profitability
Shows how efficiently a company turns business activities into profit, using metrics like profit margins, return on equity (ROE), and return on assets (ROA).
Size
Indicates the company's market presence through metrics like market capitalization, total assets, and revenue. Size can influence stability and market influence.
Dilution Rank
Tracks how much the company's shares have increased or decreased over time. Lower dilution means existing shareholders maintain stronger ownership stakes.
Balance Sheet
Evaluates the company's financial health by analyzing assets, debts, and equity. A strong balance sheet indicates financial stability and flexibility.
Momentum
Measures the strength and speed of price movements, showing whether the stock is gaining or losing market favor over different time periods.
Technicals
Analyzes price patterns, trading volumes, and other market indicators to identify potential trading opportunities and market trends.
Smart Money
Tracks the investment activities of institutional investors, hedge funds, and other large financial players who often have deep research capabilities.
Insider Trading
Monitors buying and selling of company shares by executives, directors, and other insiders who may have unique insights into the company's prospects.

Investor Care

Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Earnings/Share (TTM)0.6

Financial Health

Current Ratio1.17
Debt/Equity0.28

Technical Indicators

RSI (14d)48.85
RSI (5d)51.52
RSI (21d)48.33
MACD SignalSell
Stochastic Oscillator SignalHold
Grufity SignalBuy
RSI SignalHold
RSI5 SignalHold
RSI21 SignalHold
SMA 5 SignalSell
SMA 10 SignalSell
SMA 20 SignalSell
SMA 50 SignalBuy
SMA 100 SignalBuy

Summary of Latest Earnings Report from HT Media

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.

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In the conference call held on August 5, 2025, management provided an optimistic outlook for HT Media Group, highlighting a strong start to FY 2025-26 with positive growth trends in operating revenue and profitability compared to the previous year. Key points from management included:

  1. Financial Performance: For Q1 FY 2025-26, total revenues increased by 6% year-on-year to INR 451 crore, while the Profit After Tax (PAT) showed a significant improvement of 59%, resulting in a PAT of negative INR 11 crore. However, revenues declined sequentially by 23% and PAT dropped by 120%, but net cash remains robust at INR 976 crore.

  2. Print Segment: The print business reported a notable 8% year-on-year growth in operating revenue of INR 324 crore, driven by a 17% increase in advertising revenue, totaling INR 255 crore. In the English segment, ad revenues reached INR 140 crore, a 19% growth year-on-year, though it saw a 12% decline quarterly. Hindi advertisement revenues stood at INR 116 crore, with 14% growth year-on-year.

  3. Radio Segment: The radio business faced challenges with revenues declining to INR 31 crore from INR 36 crore in the previous year, reflecting a margin of -21%. Management acknowledged these difficulties but indicated efforts to pivot the business toward growing non-free commercial time revenue.

  4. Digital Segment: Digital revenues climbed by 21% year-on-year to INR 56 crore, supported by momentum in various digital properties, including Mosaic, Shine, and OTTplay, though operating margins remain at -38%.

  5. Future Strategy: Management is prioritizing growth in the digital sector while reimagining the radio business with integrated formats. They are focused on quality journalism and immersive entertainment, aiming to create richer experiences for their diverse audiences.

Overall, management remains committed to accelerating digital growth and strengthening print offerings despite facing challenges in the radio segment.

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Questions and Answers from the Q&A Section of the Earnings Transcript

1. Question by Gaurav Agarwal:
"Hi, Piyush. Hi, Anna. I am a private investor. I believe there you all have diluted a large part of the equity as RSUs. So, what's the impact on the P&L?"

Answer:
"We have no separate adjustment. It's part of employee cost in the P&L. For the last quarterly numbers, there's hardly any impact, as the RSUs were issued only in the last month."
"” Anna Abraham


2. Question by Yash R:
"Could you please let us know the verticals that helped achieve growth in the Print segment, particularly the English part?"

Answer:
"Indeed, government revenue has improved this year due to no restrictions, unlike last year during the elections. The education sector has significantly contributed, along with Real Estate and BFSI among others."
"” Anna Abraham


3. Question by Deepak Sharma:
"We see an uptick in revenue due to AFE agreements. Can you give a segmentation between AFE revenue growth vs normal revenue growth?"

Answer:
"We can't provide specific numbers, but suffice to say that AFE revenue has significantly contributed to overall Print revenue, while existing agreements also remain impactful since they have a duration."
"” Piyush Gupta


4. Question by Yash R (follow-up):
"How long do you plan to continue the discounts on the circulation front?"

Answer:
"We're monitoring it monthly and continuing the discounts in selective markets to build readership. The strategy is initially costly but aims for long-term gains. We'll reassess next month."
"” Piyush Gupta


5. Question by Yash R (follow-up):
"What about newsprint prices?"

Answer:
"Newsprint prices have been stable for the last two quarters, currently around USD 500 per metric ton, and we don't foresee a spike due to geopolitical concerns."
"” Piyush Gupta

Revenue Breakdown

Analysis of HT Media's financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, growth patterns, and key metrics through quarterly analysis.

Last Updated: Jun 30, 2025

DescriptionShareValue
Printing & publishing of newspapers & periodicals78.7%323.9 Cr
Digital13.7%56.5 Cr
Radio broadcast & entertainment7.5%31 Cr
Total411.4 Cr

Share Holdings

Understand HT Media ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.

Holding Pattern

Share Holding Details

Shareholder NameHolding %
THE HINDUSTAN TIMES LTD69.5%
RANGA PRASAD N3.08%
RANGA PRASAD NUTHAKKI1.92%
ANAND SAGAR1.03%
SHOBHANA BHARTIA0%
PRIYAVRAT BHARTIA0%
SHAMIT BHARTIA0%

Overall Distribution

Distribution across major stakeholders

Ownership Distribution

Distribution across major institutional holders

Is HT Media Better than it's peers?

Detailed comparison of HT Media against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.

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Sector Comparison: HTMEDIA vs Media

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

HTMEDIA metrics compared to Media

CategoryHTMEDIAMedia
PE45.0815.35
PS0.311.28
Growth9.7 %0.8 %
33% metrics above sector average

Performance Comparison

HTMEDIA vs Media (2021 - 2025)

HTMEDIA leads the Media sector while registering a 21.8% growth compared to the previous year.

Key Insights
  • 1. HTMEDIA is among the Top 10 Media companies but not in Top 5.
  • 2. The company holds a market share of 21.8% in Media.
  • 3. In last one year, the company has had an above average growth that other Media companies.

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What does HT Media Ltd do?

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.

Industry Group:Media
Employees:1,521
Website:www.htmedia.in