Diligent Media Corporation Ltd
Diligent Media Corp. Ltd is engaged in the printing and publication of newspapers, magazines, books, inserts, and annual reports. It also publishes online newspaper.
- Market Cap ₹ 67.7 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 5.75
- High / Low ₹ 8.84 / 3.95
- Stock P/E 10.6
- Book Value ₹ -21.3
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 8.07 %
- ROE %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
Cons
- Contingent liabilities of Rs.2,255 Cr.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.189 Cr.
- Company has high debtors of 464 days.
- Working capital days have increased from -6,541 days to 3,535 days
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Peer comparison
Sector: Media - Print/Television/Radio Industry: Entertainment / Electronic Media Software
Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
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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158 | 128 | 102 | 101 | 85 | 124 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | |
274 | 210 | 144 | 122 | 129 | 137 | 59 | 66 | 0 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 21 | |
Operating Profit | -116 | -83 | -42 | -21 | -44 | -12 | -58 | -65 | 3 | -8 | -9 | -11 | -10 |
OPM % | -73% | -65% | -41% | -21% | -52% | -10% | -3,767% | -4,625% | 90% | -118% | -94% | -109% | -84% |
2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -48 | 32 | 202 | 190 | 189 | |
Interest | 47 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Depreciation | 20 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Profit before tax | -182 | -131 | -48 | -14 | -39 | -60 | -58 | -65 | -46 | 24 | 193 | 179 | 178 |
Tax % | -8% | -27% | -53% | -37% | -34% | 64% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 17% | 23% | |
-167 | -96 | -22 | -9 | -26 | -98 | -58 | -65 | -46 | 24 | 161 | 137 | 138 | |
EPS in Rs | -18.71 | -10.75 | -2.52 | -0.96 | -0.29 | -8.34 | -4.90 | -5.50 | -3.88 | 2.03 | 13.65 | 11.62 | 11.74 |
Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | -23% |
5 Years: | 45% |
3 Years: | 45% |
TTM: | 5% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | 8% |
5 Years: | 16% |
3 Years: | 32% |
TTM: | -51% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 70% |
3 Years: | 28% |
1 Year: | -2% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | % |
Last Year: | % |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
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 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Reserves | 253 | -111 | -404 | 23 | -3 | -423 | -481 | -545 | -591 | -567 | -406 | -269 | -262 |
390 | 22 | 406 | 0 | 436 | 777 | 818 | 864 | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 | |
87 | 73 | 53 | 45 | 78 | 77 | 72 | 75 | 348 | 324 | 187 | 161 | 121 | |
Total Liabilities | 819 | 73 | 145 | 157 | 600 | 443 | 421 | 405 | 205 | 205 | 229 | 340 | 307 |
73 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 259 | 190 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investments | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 436 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
744 | 66 | 141 | 154 | 161 | 184 | 231 | 228 | 205 | 205 | 228 | 339 | 307 | |
Total Assets | 819 | 73 | 145 | 157 | 600 | 443 | 421 | 405 | 205 | 205 | 229 | 340 | 307 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
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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-458 | 313 | -107 | -19 | -2 | 15 | -61 | -4 | 286 | 1 | 93 | -6 | |
326 | 7 | -0 | 0 | -0 | -10 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -92 | 4 | |
133 | -322 | 110 | 25 | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | -290 | 0 | 0 | -0 | |
Net Cash Flow | 0 | -2 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 5 | -4 | -4 | -4 | 2 | 1 | -2 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
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 | 0 | 58 | 59 | 65 | 94 | 8,407 | 5,858 | 1,824 | 718 | 372 | 464 |
Inventory Days | 18 | 7 | 18 | 55 | 108 | 117 | ||||||
Days Payable | 120 | 151 | 125 | 179 | 371 | 260 | ||||||
Cash Conversion Cycle | -30 | -144 | -49 | -66 | -198 | -50 | 8,407 | 5,858 | 1,824 | 718 | 372 | 464 |
Working Capital Days | 736 | -195 | -10 | 22 | -126 | -13 | 9,678 | 8,987 | -29,829 | -16,632 | -6,526 | 3,535 |
ROCE % | -20% | -25% | -90% | -12% | -12% | -5% | -16% | -19% | 3% | 8% |
Documents
Announcements
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
16 Jan - Certificate under SEBI regulations for Q4 2024.
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Institution Of Arbitration Proceedings Against The Company
15 Jan - Arbitration proceedings initiated by Veena Investments against Diligent Media.
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Change Of Name Of Registrar And Share Transfer Agent ("RTA") Of The Company
1 Jan - Change of name of Registrar and Share Transfer Agent.
- Closure of Trading Window 26 Dec 2024
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Resignation Of Senior Management Personnel
24 Dec 2024 - Resignation of Brand and Social Lead, effective December 23, 2024.
History[1]
Diligent Media was formed in Feb 2005, as a joint venture between Essel group and Bhaskar group which is India’s leading media giant and it began its journey with launch of the Mumbai Edition of Daily News Analysis (DNA) which is an English daily broadsheet.