D B Corp Ltd
D.B. Corp Ltd is engaged in the business of publishing newspapers, radio broadcasting, providing integrated internet and mobile interactive services and event management. Its major brands include Dainik Bhaskar (Hindi daily), Divya Bhaskar and Saurashtra Samachar (Gujarat daily) and Divya Marathi (Marathi daily).[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 4,123 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 231
- High / Low ₹ 405 / 189
- Stock P/E 9.35
- Book Value ₹ 120
- Dividend Yield 5.62 %
- ROCE 25.1 %
- ROE 20.2 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Stock is providing a good dividend yield of 5.62%.
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 59.9%
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 72.5 days to 55.2 days
Cons
- Company has a low return on equity of 12.6% over last 3 years.
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
Sector: Media - Print/Television/Radio Industry: Entertainment / Electronic Media Software
Part of BSE Allcap BSE Consumer Discretionary Nifty Media BSE SmallCap
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | TTM | |
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1,592 | 1,860 | 2,010 | 2,049 | 2,258 | 2,311 | 2,463 | 2,224 | 1,508 | 1,769 | 2,129 | 2,402 | 2,409 | |
1,212 | 1,358 | 1,446 | 1,512 | 1,614 | 1,746 | 1,957 | 1,740 | 1,201 | 1,463 | 1,806 | 1,779 | 1,774 | |
Operating Profit | 380 | 502 | 564 | 538 | 644 | 565 | 506 | 484 | 307 | 305 | 324 | 623 | 634 |
OPM % | 24% | 27% | 28% | 26% | 29% | 24% | 21% | 22% | 20% | 17% | 15% | 26% | 26% |
20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 17 | 38 | 81 | 88 | |
Interest | 10 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
Depreciation | 58 | 64 | 88 | 85 | 86 | 92 | 99 | 121 | 115 | 110 | 112 | 114 | 108 |
Profit before tax | 331 | 452 | 492 | 460 | 565 | 488 | 414 | 348 | 193 | 195 | 228 | 565 | 589 |
Tax % | 34% | 32% | 36% | 36% | 34% | 34% | 34% | 21% | 27% | 27% | 26% | 25% | |
218 | 307 | 316 | 292 | 375 | 324 | 274 | 275 | 141 | 143 | 169 | 426 | 441 | |
EPS in Rs | 11.90 | 16.71 | 17.23 | 15.90 | 20.38 | 17.60 | 15.66 | 15.72 | 8.08 | 8.05 | 9.50 | 23.89 | 24.76 |
Dividend Payout % | 46% | 43% | 45% | 69% | 40% | 1% | 64% | 64% | 37% | 62% | 63% | 54% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | 3% |
5 Years: | -1% |
3 Years: | 17% |
TTM: | 4% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | 3% |
5 Years: | 9% |
3 Years: | 46% |
TTM: | 28% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | -5% |
5 Years: | 24% |
3 Years: | 39% |
1 Year: | -15% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | 16% |
5 Years: | 12% |
3 Years: | 13% |
Last Year: | 20% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Sep 2024 | |
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Equity Capital | 183 | 183 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 177 | 178 | 178 | 178 |
Reserves | 846 | 963 | 1,105 | 1,214 | 1,410 | 1,745 | 1,652 | 1,503 | 1,648 | 1,705 | 1,770 | 2,043 | 1,967 |
163 | 154 | 124 | 137 | 81 | 45 | 51 | 345 | 248 | 199 | 213 | 253 | 269 | |
441 | 468 | 493 | 417 | 409 | 481 | 516 | 463 | 405 | 456 | 418 | 518 | 578 | |
Total Liabilities | 1,633 | 1,770 | 1,905 | 1,951 | 2,084 | 2,455 | 2,394 | 2,486 | 2,476 | 2,537 | 2,579 | 2,993 | 2,992 |
831 | 850 | 816 | 867 | 910 | 1,002 | 986 | 1,221 | 1,202 | 1,154 | 1,073 | 1,059 | 1,022 | |
CWIP | 7 | 2 | 4 | 46 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Investments | 81 | 72 | 69 | 71 | 27 | 36 | 37 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 66 | 67 | 78 |
714 | 845 | 1,016 | 968 | 1,126 | 1,397 | 1,370 | 1,245 | 1,259 | 1,369 | 1,439 | 1,864 | 1,886 | |
Total Assets | 1,633 | 1,770 | 1,905 | 1,951 | 2,084 | 2,455 | 2,394 | 2,486 | 2,476 | 2,537 | 2,579 | 2,993 | 2,992 |
Cash Flows
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Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
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241 | 259 | 425 | 341 | 360 | 364 | 235 | 363 | 374 | 371 | 244 | 579 | |
-76 | -104 | -153 | -183 | -32 | -198 | -21 | -154 | -137 | -224 | -144 | -380 | |
-182 | -165 | -205 | -245 | -244 | -42 | -381 | -307 | -151 | -155 | -132 | -194 | |
Net Cash Flow | -17 | -10 | 67 | -87 | 84 | 124 | -166 | -98 | 86 | -7 | -32 | 5 |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
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Debtor Days | 71 | 64 | 63 | 67 | 68 | 87 | 94 | 104 | 120 | 99 | 80 | 77 |
Inventory Days | 87 | 100 | 79 | 99 | 110 | 80 | 99 | 120 | 202 | 142 | 92 | 93 |
Days Payable | 64 | 64 | 68 | 70 | 116 | 129 | 117 | 132 | 158 | 158 | 92 | 117 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 93 | 100 | 73 | 96 | 62 | 38 | 76 | 92 | 164 | 83 | 80 | 53 |
Working Capital Days | 33 | 33 | 24 | 35 | 67 | 76 | 92 | 99 | 120 | 86 | 76 | 55 |
ROCE % | 29% | 37% | 37% | 32% | 36% | 27% | 22% | 19% | 10% | 10% | 12% | 25% |
Documents
Announcements
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Closure of Trading Window
27 Mar - Closure of trading window until financial results announcement.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation
21 Mar - The Company will be attending (virtually) an Investors Conference viz. Bharat Connect Conference: Rising Stars - March 2025 organised by Arihant Capital on Wednesday, March …
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Allotment of ESOP / ESPS
18 Mar - Allotment of 14,046 fully paid up equity shares of FV of Rs. 10 each under DBCL ESOS 2011 and DBCL ESOS 2021.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
15 Mar - Mr. Upendra Kumar Gupta resigns as President – Finance & Accounts.
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Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer"s Report
13 Mar - Voting results for postal ballot resolution passed.
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