Sandesh Ltd
SANDESH NSE
Sandesh Ltd
MediaNSE: SANDESH BSE: 526725 Print Media
Key Fundamentals
MicrocapPrint MediaMediaMarket Cap
₹778 Cr
Volatility
Moderate
P/E Ratio
7.28
EBITDA
₹83.95 Cr
Return on Equity
5.7%
Debt to Equity
0
Book Value
₹1,885.67
EPS
₹272.16
52W High
₹1,304.3
52W Low
₹811
Insights
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
4- Company is almost debt free.
- Stock is trading at 0.54 times its book value
- Company is expected to give good quarter
- Debtor days have improved from 49.4 to 36.4 days.
Weaknesses
5- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 9.94% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 8.62% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.132 Cr.
- Dividend payout has been low at 4.22% of profits over last 3 years
- Working capital days have increased from 309 days to 721 days
Growth Rate
Revenue Growth
32.64% ↘
Net Income Growth
-19.99% ↘
Cash Flow Change
-56.22% ↘
ROE
-61.87% ↗
ROCE
-61.71% ↗
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
-42.60% ↘
Quarterly Results
| Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 72 | 72 | 91 | 86 | 69 | 71 | 79 | 76 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 211 | 458 |
| Expenses | 56 | 58 | 66 | 61 | 53 | 55 | 121 | 64 | 55 | 73 | 57 | 246 | 439 |
| Operating Profit | 16 | 14 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 16 | -41 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 20 | -35 | 19 |
| OPM % | 22% | 20% | 28% | 30% | 23% | 22% | -52% | 16% | 25% | 6% | 26% | -17% | 4.2% |
| Other Income | 29 | 21 | 50 | 66 | 50 | 48 | 3 | 4 | 55 | 4 | 30 | 6 | 92 |
| Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PBT | 44 | 34 | 73 | 90 | 64 | 61 | -40 | 13 | 71 | 7 | 48 | -31 | 110 |
| Tax % | 24% | 23% | 21% | 20% | 21% | 38% | -48% | 31% | 19% | 46% | 20% | 11% | 10% |
| Net Profit | 33 | 26 | 58 | 72 | 50 | 38 | -21 | 9 | 58 | 4 | 38 | -35 | 99 |
| EPS in Rs | 43.69 | 34.23 | 76.2 | 95.01 | 66.7 | 50.45 | -27.47 | 12.21 | 76.68 | 5.1 | 50.84 | -45.63 | 131 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 264 | 375 | 356 | 377 | 419 | 343 | 274 | 309 | 341 | 322 | 294 | 440 | 824 |
| Expenses | 249 | 247 | 249 | 258 | 331 | 273 | 198 | 232 | 246 | 240 | 226 | 353 | 815 |
| Operating Profit | 15 | 128 | 106 | 119 | 88 | 71 | 76 | 76 | 95 | 82 | 68 | 86 | 9 |
| OPM % | 6% | 34% | 30% | 32% | 21% | 21% | 28% | 25% | 28% | 25% | 23% | 20% | 1.1% |
| Other Income | 32 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 49 | 48 | 45 | 166 | 38 | 16 | 132 |
| Interest | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| PBT | 38 | 123 | 113 | 126 | 99 | 77 | 117 | 118 | 134 | 241 | 99 | 96 | 134 |
| Tax % | 32% | 35% | 36% | 34% | 35% | 21% | 23% | 24% | 24% | 22% | 22% | 31% | — |
| Net Profit | 26 | 80 | 73 | 83 | 65 | 61 | 90 | 90 | 101 | 189 | 77 | 66 | 107 |
| EPS in Rs | — | 106 | 96.19 | 109 | 85.62 | 80.72 | 119 | 119 | 134 | 249 | 102 | 86.98 | 142 |
| Div. Payout % | 10% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 5% | 6% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Reserves | 195 | 563 | 584 | 662 | 723 | 779 | 881 | 943 | 1,047 | 1,254 | 1,346 | 1,420 |
| Borrowings | 54 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Liabilities | 86 | 118 | 95 | 87 | 70 | 55 | 75 | 64 | 62 | 87 | 89 | 99 |
| Total Liabilities | 344 | 702 | 688 | 758 | 800 | 842 | 964 | 1,014 | 1,117 | 1,349 | 1,442 | 1,527 |
| Fixed Assets | 53 | 73 | 126 | 138 | 132 | 128 | 120 | 110 | 112 | 110 | 106 | 105 |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 7 | 393 | 287 | 392 | 504 | 428 | 512 | 512 | 666 | 977 | 1,136 | 1,003 |
| Other Assets | 284 | 237 | 265 | 228 | 164 | 285 | 332 | 392 | 340 | 261 | 199 | 418 |
| Total Assets | 344 | 702 | 688 | 758 | 800 | 842 | 964 | 1,014 | 1,117 | 1,349 | 1,442 | 1,527 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | -56 | 99 | 98 | 78 | 48 | -90 | 49 | 22 | 84 | 154 | 67 | -145 |
| Investing | 8 | -39 | -33 | -110 | -102 | 85 | -40 | 33 | -106 | -130 | -109 | 148 |
| Financing | 47 | -4 | -17 | -7 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -2 |
| Net Cash Flow | -1 | 57 | 49 | -38 | -58 | -10 | 4 | 51 | -26 | 20 | -43 | 1 |
| Free Cash Flow | -57 | 90 | 80 | 69 | 45 | -90 | 52 | 24 | 83 | 149 | 65 | -150 |
| CFO/OP | -276 | 110 | 130 | 101 | 91 | -92 | 96 | 68 | 115 | 215 | 127 | -129 |
Ratios
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 48 | 62 | 68 | 69 | 64 | 72 | 68 | 50 | 43 | 55 | 57 | 36 |
| Inventory Days | 58 | 68 | 128 | 128 | 48 | 66 | 125 | 132 | 47 | 61 | 109 | 441 |
| Days Payable | 82 | 38 | 37 | 51 | 24 | 18 | 87 | 27 | 27 | 33 | 48 | 41 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 24 | 92 | 158 | 146 | 89 | 120 | 106 | 155 | 64 | 83 | 119 | 437 |
| Working Capital Days | 263 | 2 | 48 | 55 | 58 | 216 | 138 | 144 | 98 | 121 | 84 | 721 |
| ROCE % | 19% | — | 19% | 20% | 14% | 10% | 14% | 11% | 13% | 21% | 8% | 7% |
Documents
1
Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
5 May - Sripradha More resigned as Senior Manager-HR; last working day is 3 August 2026. 5 May - Sripradha More resigned as Senior Manager-HR; last working day is 3 August 2026.
2
Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
7 Apr - Submitted Regulation 74(5) dematerialisation certificate for quarter ended March 31, 2026. 7 Apr - Submitted Regulation 74(5) dematerialisation certificate for quarter ended March 31, 2026.
3
Closure of Trading Window
30 Mar - Trading window closed April 1, 2026 until 48 hours after March 31, 2026 results become available. 30 Mar - Trading window closed April 1, 2026 until 48 hours after March 31, 2026 results become available.
4
Board Meeting Intimation for The Board Meeting To Be Held On February 05, 2026
22 Jan - Board meeting Feb 5, 2026 to approve unaudited quarter and nine-month results ended Dec 31, 2025. 22 Jan - Board meeting Feb 5, 2026 to approve unaudited quarter and nine-month results ended Dec 31, 2025.
5
Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of The Board Meeting Held On February 05, 2026
5 Feb - Approved unaudited Q3/9M results to Dec 31, 2025; appointed Giriraj Sharma; ₹241.13 lakh exceptional impact. 5 Feb - Approved unaudited Q3/9M results to Dec 31, 2025; appointed Giriraj Sharma; ₹241.13 lakh exceptional impact.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sandesh Ltd
What does Sandesh Ltd do?
Incorporated in 1943, Sandesh Ltd is in
the business of editing, printing, and publishing newspapers and periodicals, and also runs a Gujarati news channel[1]
Where is Sandesh Ltd (SANDESH) listed?
Sandesh Ltd is listed on the Indian stock exchanges. It is listed on NSE: SANDESH and BSE: 526725. You can view its live share price, financials, and ratios on Tapetide.
Which sector does Sandesh Ltd belong to?
Sandesh Ltd operates in the Media sector within the Print Media industry. Sector classification helps investors compare companies affected by similar economic conditions and regulatory changes.
What is the market capitalisation of Sandesh Ltd?
Sandesh Ltd has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹777.80 Cr. Based on this, it is classified as a Small Cap stock.
What is the PE ratio of Sandesh Ltd?
The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio of Sandesh Ltd is 7.28. The PE ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share and is commonly used to assess whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued relative to its peers.
What is the 52-week high and low of Sandesh Ltd?
Over the past 52 weeks, Sandesh Ltd has traded between a low of ₹811 and a high of ₹1,304.3. This range helps investors understand the stock's price volatility and recent trading levels.
Does Sandesh Ltd pay dividends?
Yes, Sandesh Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.49%. Dividend yield indicates the annual dividend income relative to the share price. A consistent dividend history can signal financial stability.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Sandesh Ltd?
Sandesh Ltd has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 5.70%. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE generally indicates better capital efficiency.
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Company Information
Incorporated in 1943, Sandesh Ltd is in the business of editing, printing, and publishing newspapers and periodicals, and also runs a Gujarati news channel[1]