Sandesh

NSE: SANDESH · Print Media

52W Range₹811 ₹1,439

Snapshot

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Growth · Profitability · Valuation · Strength · Conviction

Company Overview

Business

The Sandesh Limited is a prominent media house based in Ahmedabad, primarily engaged in the printing and publishing of the Gujarati daily newspaper, SANDESH. The company has diversified its operations into television broadcasting through Sandesh News, out-of-home media solutions, and digital news platforms.

Business Model

The company generates revenue primarily through advertising sales across its print, television, and digital platforms, supplemented by circulation income from its newspapers and periodicals.

Growth Outlook

Growth is expected to be driven by the expansion of digital news consumption and the integration of multi-platform advertising solutions to capture a wider audience in the Gujarati-speaking market.

Key Risks

  • Digital Disruption. The shift in consumer preference from traditional print media to digital news platforms may adversely impact circulation and advertising revenues.
  • Advertising Cyclicality. As a media company, revenue is highly sensitive to fluctuations in corporate advertising budgets and broader economic conditions.
  • Input Cost Volatility. Fluctuations in newsprint prices and other raw material costs can significantly impact the operating margins of the print business.
  • Regulatory and Content Risk. The company faces risks related to evolving media regulations and the potential for reputational damage arising from content-related controversies.

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Key Metrics

REVENUE

₹439 Cr

TTM · consolidated

+49.3%YoY

NET PROFIT

₹66 Cr

TTM · consolidated

-14.6%YoY

EPS

₹86.99

TTM · consolidated

-14.6%YoY

RETURN ON EQUITY

4.8%

TTM · consolidated

-1.2 ppYoY

RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED

6.8%

TTM · consolidated

-0.7 ppYoY

P/E

11.2x

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

11.2 vs 7.3x5Y avg

EV/EBITDA

6.8x

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

6.8 vs 5.2x5Y avg

EBITDA MARGIN

23.8%

TTM · consolidated

-12.1 ppYoY

NET PROFIT MARGIN

-16.4%

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

-28.6 ppYoY

DEBT TO EQUITY

0.0x

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

+0.00xYoY

Peers · Print Media

CompanyMkt Cap (Cr)P/EEV/EBITDARev Gr YoYEBITDA MgnROEROCE1Y Return
SandeshSANDESH
66811.186.8349.3%23.8%4.8%6.8%-15.0%
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%
H T MediaHTMEDIA
458-19.635.213.6%12.5%-3.0%1.2%+24.7%
Hindustan MediaHMVL
4488.105.2010.2%17.2%3.1%6.6%+1.3%

As of Q4 FY26

Financials