
HTMEDIA - HT Media Ltd Share Price
Media
Valuation | |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | 631.05 Cr |
| Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 45.18 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing) | 0.31 |
| EV/EBITDA | 3.44 |
| Price/Free Cashflow | 18.75 |
| MarketCap/EBT | 26.73 |
| Enterprise Value | 631.05 Cr |
Fundamentals | |
|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) | 2.05 kCr |
| Rev. Growth (Yr) | 5.7% |
| Earnings (TTM) | 30.42 Cr |
| Earnings Growth (Yr) | 58.8% |
Profitability | |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 1% |
| EBT Margin | 1% |
| Return on Equity | 1.48% |
| Return on Assets | 0.77% |
| Free Cashflow Yield | 5.33% |
Price to Sales Ratio
Revenue (Last 12 mths)
Net Income (Last 12 mths)
Growth & Returns | |
|---|---|
| Price Change 1W | 0.20% |
| Price Change 1M | -0.90% |
| Price Change 6M | 72.8% |
| Price Change 1Y | 10.5% |
| 3Y Cumulative Return | 5.9% |
| 5Y Cumulative Return | 16% |
| 7Y Cumulative Return | -4.3% |
| 10Y Cumulative Return | -9.2% |
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 | 56.85 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 33.39 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM) | 1.43 |
Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | 3.93 kCr |
| Total Liabilities | 1.88 kCr |
| Shareholder Equity | 2.05 kCr |
| Current Assets | 2 kCr |
| Current Liabilities | 1.71 kCr |
| Net PPE | 241.33 Cr |
| Inventory | 120.78 Cr |
| Goodwill | 5.41 Cr |
Capital Structure & Leverage | |
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| Debt Ratio | 0.15 |
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 |
| Interest Coverage | -0.64 |
| Interest/Cashflow Ops | 1.87 |
Dividend & Shareholder Returns | |
|---|---|
| Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.00% |
| Shares Dilution (3Y) | 0.00% |
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:
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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
| Description | Share | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Printing & publishing of newspapers & periodicals | 78.7% | 323.9 Cr |
| Digital | 13.7% | 56.5 Cr |
| Radio broadcast & entertainment | 7.5% | 31 Cr |
| Total | 411.4 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 Name | Holding % |
|---|---|
| THE HINDUSTAN TIMES LTD | 69.5% |
| RANGA PRASAD N | 3.08% |
| RANGA PRASAD NUTHAKKI | 1.92% |
| ANAND SAGAR | 1.03% |
| SHOBHANA BHARTIA | 0% |
| PRIYAVRAT BHARTIA | 0% |
| SHAMIT BHARTIA | 0% |
Overall Distribution
Distribution across major stakeholders
Ownership Distribution
Distribution across major institutional holders
Sector Comparison: HTMEDIA vs Media
Comprehensive comparison against sector averages
Comparative Metrics
HTMEDIA metrics compared to Media
| Category | HTMEDIA | Media |
|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.08 | 15.35 |
| PS | 0.31 | 1.28 |
| Growth | 9.7 % | 0.8 % |
Performance Comparison
HTMEDIA vs Media (2021 - 2025)
- 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.
Income Statement for HT Media
Balance Sheet for HT Media
Cash Flow for HT Media
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.