Hindustan Media

NSE: HMVL · Print Media

52W Range₹55 ₹100

Snapshot

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Growth · Profitability · Valuation · Strength · Conviction

Company Overview

Business

Hindustan Media Ventures Limited is a prominent Indian media company primarily engaged in the printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals. Its portfolio includes the flagship daily newspaper 'Hindustan', the digital news platform 'LiveHindustan.com', and monthly magazines 'Nandan' and 'Kadambini'.

Business Model

The company generates revenue through the sale of print publications and digital advertising across its news platforms. It operates as a subsidiary of HT Media Limited, leveraging established brand equity in the Hindi-speaking market.

Growth Outlook

Growth is focused on expanding the digital footprint of LiveHindustan.com to capture the increasing demand for regional language online content. The company continues to balance traditional print circulation with digital transformation initiatives.

Key Risks

  • Digital Disruption. The ongoing shift in consumer preference from traditional print media to digital news platforms poses a significant threat to circulation revenue.
  • Advertising Volatility. Revenue is highly sensitive to cyclical advertising spending, which fluctuates based on broader economic conditions and corporate marketing budgets.
  • Input Cost Inflation. Fluctuations in newsprint prices and printing costs can exert significant pressure on operating margins.
  • Regulatory Environment. Changes in government policies regarding media ownership, content regulation, or advertising standards could impact operational flexibility.

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Key Metrics

REVENUE

₹808 Cr

TTM · consolidated

+10.2%YoY

NET PROFIT

₹49 Cr

TTM · consolidated

-37.4%YoY

EPS

₹11.28

TTM · consolidated

+6.9%YoY

RETURN ON EQUITY

3.1%

TTM · consolidated

-2.1 ppYoY

RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED

6.6%

TTM · consolidated

+0.9 ppYoY

P/E

8.1x

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

8.1 vs 23.1x5Y avg

EV/EBITDA

5.2x

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

5.2 vs 3.7x5Y avg

EBITDA MARGIN

17.2%

TTM · consolidated

+2.5 ppYoY

NET PROFIT MARGIN

12.7%

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

-9.9 ppYoY

DEBT TO EQUITY

0.0x

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

+0.03xYoY

Peers · Print Media

CompanyMkt Cap (Cr)P/EEV/EBITDARev Gr YoYEBITDA MgnROEROCE1Y Return
Hindustan MediaHMVL
4488.105.2010.2%17.2%3.1%6.6%+1.3%
D. B. Corp LimitedDBCORP
3,62611.306.400.7%24.4%14.6%18.3%-25.1%
Jagran PrakashanJAGRAN
1,3156.973.64-0.6%19.9%9.4%12.8%-12.7%
SandeshSANDESH
66811.186.8349.3%23.8%4.8%6.8%-15.0%
H T MediaHTMEDIA
458-19.635.213.6%12.5%-3.0%1.2%+24.7%

As of Q4 FY26

Financials