Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited

NSE: HATHWAY · TV Broadcasting & Software Production

52W Range₹9 ₹15

Snapshot

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Growth · Profitability · Valuation · Strength · Conviction

Company Overview

Business

Hathway Cable and Datacom Limited is a prominent Indian provider of cable television network services and high-speed broadband connectivity. The company also operates several proprietary entertainment and shopping channels to complement its distribution infrastructure.

Business Model

The company generates revenue primarily through subscription fees for cable television services and broadband internet access for residential and business customers. It further monetises its network through the operation of various entertainment and shopping channels.

Growth Outlook

Growth is driven by the expansion of broadband services across its existing cable footprint and the digitisation of its television network. The company continues to focus on increasing its subscriber base in tier-2 and tier-3 cities across India.

  • Operational Reach:350 cities and towns

Key Risks

  • Regulatory Risk. Changes in government regulations regarding cable television pricing and licensing can significantly impact profitability.
  • Technological Disruption. The rapid rise of Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platforms poses a direct threat to traditional cable television subscription models.
  • Intense Competition. The Indian broadband and media market is highly competitive, with aggressive pricing from major telecommunications players putting pressure on margins.
  • Infrastructure Maintenance. High capital expenditure is required to maintain and upgrade network infrastructure to meet increasing data consumption demands.

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Key Metrics

REVENUE

₹2,184 Cr

TTM · consolidated

+5.6%YoY

NET PROFIT

₹76 Cr

TTM · consolidated

-28.0%YoY

EPS

₹0.42

TTM · consolidated

-31.1%YoY

RETURN ON EQUITY

1.7%

TTM · consolidated

-0.7 ppYoY

RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED

2.3%

TTM · consolidated

-0.5 ppYoY

P/E

25.0x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

25.0 vs 24.1x5Y avg

EV/EBITDA

4.5x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

4.5 vs 5.4x5Y avg

EBITDA MARGIN

18.4%

TTM · consolidated

-4.2 ppYoY

NET PROFIT MARGIN

4.3%

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

-1.5 ppYoY

DEBT TO EQUITY

0.0x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

+0.00xYoY

Peers · TV Broadcasting & Software Production

CompanyMkt CapP/EEV/EBITDARev Gr YoYEBITDA MgnROEROCE1Y Return
Hathway Cable & Datacom LimitedHATHWAY
₹1,862 Cr25.054.535.6%18.4%1.7%2.3%-28.3%
Den NetworksDEN
₹1,335 Cr8.964.75-2.3%28.4%4.0%5.0%-23.0%
New Delhi Television LimitedNDTV
₹838 Cr-2.55-4.85-10.1%-48.4%-282.8%-62.0%-47.5%
TV Today Network LimitedTVTODAY
₹662 Cr38.398.89-7.9%9.0%1.9%2.8%-26.8%
GTPL HathwayGTPL
₹660 Cr87.571.998.3%11.2%0.6%2.9%-49.4%
Aqylon Nexus LtdAQYLON
₹570 Cr3.7594.21328.3%28.8%-138.6%-237.6%-97.9%

As of Q1 FY27

Financials