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Sun TV Network

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Key Fundamentals

SmallcapTV Broadcasting & MediaMedia
Market Cap
₹22,794 Cr
Volatility
High Risk
P/E Ratio
15.46
EBITDA
₹2,780 Cr
Return on Equity
11.38%
Debt to Equity
0.01
Book Value
₹320.83
EPS
₹48.03
52W High
₹663.9
52W Low
₹447.2

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Key Insights

Strengths

2
  • Company is almost debt free.
  • Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 34.4%

Weaknesses

1
  • The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 6.41% over past five years.

Growth Rate

Revenue Growth
3.85% lower than 3Y
Net Income Growth
-15.43% lower than 3Y
Cash Flow Change
8.24% higher than 3Y
ROE
-22.05% lower than 3Y
ROCE
-19.08% higher than 3Y
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
-5.47% higher than 3Y

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

1d ago
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk medium

Sun TV Network has a market capitalisation of about ₹22,912 crore and trades at a P/E of 14.3 and a P/B of 1.73. The balance sheet is almost debt free and the dividend payout is 34.4%. TTM sales grew 13%, but TTM profit fell 8%, and ROE has declined from a 10-year average of 20% to 12% last year.

Bull Case 7
  • The company is almost debt free. That gives it balance-sheet flexibility for content investment, sports rights or acquisitions without leaning on borrowing, which matters in a capital-intensive media business.
  • TTM sales growth of 13% is more than double the 5-year sales CAGR of 6% and the 3-year CAGR of 5%, suggesting top-line momentum is picking up.
  • A P/E of 14.3 is a modest earnings multiple for a debt-free, cash-generating broadcaster with a long profitability record.
  • A P/B of 1.73 is relatively low next to the company's historical ROE of 20% over 10 years and 17% over 5 years.
  • Over the long run, ROE has been high: 20% over 10 years and 17% over 5 years. That shows the business has historically earned well above typical cost-of-capital levels.
  • The company keeps a dividend payout of 34.4% while staying almost debt free, returning cash to shareholders and still keeping capital for reinvestment.
  • Profit has compounded at 7% a year over 10 years, so the long-term earnings trend has been positive despite recent weakness.
Bear Case 7
  • TTM profit fell 8% while TTM sales rose 13%. That gap points to margin compression, likely from higher content, programming or other operating costs.
  • ROE has fallen steadily: 20% over 10 years, 17% over 5 years, 16% over 3 years and 12% last year. Return quality appears to be structurally weakening.
  • Profit growth has stalled or reversed over the medium term. The 3-year profit CAGR is -4% and the 5-year profit CAGR is 0%.
  • The stock has returned a CAGR of just 1% over 10 years and 1% over 5 years, and -3% over 3 years. Long-term holders have seen almost no price appreciation.
  • 5-year sales growth is only 6.41% and 10-year sales CAGR is 6%. That is modest top-line expansion, which may reflect pressure on linear TV as viewing shifts to digital and OTT platforms.
  • The 1-year stock return of 6% came despite TTM profit falling 8%. Recent price performance is not backed by earnings growth.
  • The dividend yield is only 0.9% even with a 34.4% payout. Income return at the current valuation is limited.

This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.

AI News Digest

21h ago
Neutral 1
  • 41st AGM resolutions approved Sep 18

    Sun TV Network held its 41st AGM on September 18, 2026. Shareholders approved the FY26 financials, the interim dividends and the re-appointment of director Ms. Kaviya Kalanithi Maran.

TL;DR: The only news item is a routine AGM, so there is little here to judge the stock's direction. Shareholders approved the FY26 accounts, the interim dividends and a director re-appointment. That suggests stable governance and continued payouts to shareholders. The AGM didn't say anything about ad revenue, subscription growth or competition from digital and OTT, so investors should look at upcoming quarterly results for a clearer view of the trend.

Quarterly Results

Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Sales
1,349
1,048
923
961
1,314
936
829
942
1,290
1,300
862
883
1,458
Expenses
552
321
334
438
595
395
384
527
674
546
443
492
723
Operating Profit
797
728
589
523
719
541
445
414
617
754
420
391
735
OPM %
59%
69%
64%
54%
55%
58%
54%
44%
48%
58%
49%
44%
50%
Other Income
122
112
140
142
149
172
146
184
189
140
133
33
179
Interest
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
Depreciation
90
219
115
108
113
196
113
118
108
404
113
98
96
PBT
827
619
612
555
753
513
474
477
694
486
436
323
818
Tax %
28%
25%
26%
25%
26%
20%
23%
22%
24%
27%
26%
28%
24%
Net Profit
592
465
454
415
560
409
364
371
529
355
324
232
619
EPS in Rs
15.02
11.79
11.52
10.52
14.19
10.39
9.22
9.41
13.43
8.99
8.22
5.89
15.7
Figures in ₹ Crores

Profit & Loss

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Sales
2,395
2,474
2,646
2,963
3,783
3,520
3,177
3,585
3,772
4,282
4,020
4,335
4,502
Expenses
718
1,253
874
959
1,176
1,248
1,111
1,306
1,379
1,644
1,891
2,152
2,203
Operating Profit
1,678
1,221
1,772
2,004
2,607
2,272
2,065
2,279
2,393
2,638
2,129
2,183
2,300
OPM %
70%
49%
67%
68%
69%
65%
65%
64%
63%
62%
53%
50%
51%
Other Income
99
677
181
165
242
260
306
256
380
515
642
493
485
Interest
2
2
1
1
2
13
27
33
9
9
14
14
12
Depreciation
615
497
400
450
663
700
404
306
486
532
541
723
711
PBT
1,159
1,399
1,551
1,718
2,185
1,819
1,941
2,195
2,278
2,613
2,217
1,939
2,062
Tax %
32%
34%
34%
34%
34%
24%
21%
25%
25%
26%
23%
26%
—
Net Profit
796
922
1,031
1,136
1,434
1,385
1,525
1,642
1,707
1,926
1,703
1,441
1,530
EPS in Rs
19.84
23.39
26.14
28.8
36.37
35.15
38.7
41.66
43.3
48.85
43.19
36.53
38.8
Div. Payout %
57%
66%
38%
35%
21%
71%
13%
33%
35%
34%
35%
34%
—
Figures in ₹ Crores

Balance Sheet

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
197
197
197
197
197
197
197
197
197
197
197
197
Reserves
3,151
3,277
3,831
4,491
5,329
5,527
6,857
7,958
9,075
10,339
11,454
12,446
Borrowings
0
0
0
0
0
0
80
95
63
38
124
106
Other Liabilities
397
285
350
585
670
782
812
648
814
847
875
1,092
Total Liabilities
3,745
3,759
4,378
5,273
6,197
6,507
7,946
8,898
10,148
11,421
12,651
13,841
Fixed Assets
1,179
845
1,225
1,153
1,112
1,145
946
1,791
1,729
1,707
1,579
2,538
CWIP
2
1
2
49
13
66
146
244
131
145
344
888
Investments
506
636
1,148
2,147
2,801
2,692
3,504
3,589
5,512
7,061
8,303
7,821
Other Assets
2,058
2,278
2,004
1,923
2,271
2,603
3,351
3,274
2,775
2,508
2,425
2,595
Total Assets
3,745
3,759
4,378
5,273
6,197
6,507
7,946
8,898
10,148
11,421
12,651
13,841
Figures in ₹ Crores

Cash Flow

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
1,162
1,299
1,296
1,371
1,824
1,656
1,464
1,634
2,096
2,171
1,665
1,802
Investing
-518
-401
-716
-1,294
-1,113
-406
-1,152
-1,026
-1,553
-1,313
-1,064
-1,308
Financing
-635
-737
-475
-475
-596
-1,222
-249
-603
-631
-697
-618
-525
Net Cash Flow
9
160
104
-398
115
27
63
5
-88
161
-18
-32
Free Cash Flow
723
1,259
763
856
1,270
996
1,235
504
1,775
1,660
1,281
-409
CFO/OP
92
145
101
96
98
92
97
102
112
106
105
105
Figures in ₹ Crores

Ratios

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Debtor Days
115
115
107
131
109
142
165
149
143
107
111
121
Cash Conversion Cycle
115
115
107
131
109
142
165
149
143
107
111
121
Working Capital Days
113
137
89
89
78
102
102
106
87
70
74
69
ROCE %
35%
32%
41%
39%
42%
30%
29%
27%
25%
26%
20%
16%

Insights

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Shareholding Pattern

Others1.29%Promot.75.00%FIIs5.80%Public6.61%DIIs11.30%As ofJun 2026

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun TV Network

What does Sun TV Network Ltd do?
Sun TV Network was established in 1985 as Sumangali Publications Private Limited and was later renamed as Sun TV Network Limited. Sun TV, the flagship channel of the company, was started in 1993. STNL is primarily involved in television broadcasting. Besides, it produces/distributes movies under ...
Where is Sun TV Network Ltd (SUNTV) listed?
Sun TV Network Ltd trades as SUNTV on the NSE and under code 532733 on the BSE.
Which sector does Sun TV Network Ltd belong to?
Sun TV Network Ltd is classified under the Media sector, in the TV Broadcasting & Media industry.
What is the market capitalisation of Sun TV Network Ltd?
Sun TV Network Ltd has a market capitalisation of ₹22,794 Cr, which places it in the Large Cap band.
What is the PE ratio of Sun TV Network Ltd?
Sun TV Network Ltd trades at a PE ratio of 15.46, on earnings per share of ₹48.03, against a book value of ₹320.83 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of Sun TV Network Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks Sun TV Network Ltd has traded between ₹447.2 and ₹663.9.
Does Sun TV Network Ltd pay dividends?
Sun TV Network Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.83%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Sun TV Network Ltd?
Sun TV Network Ltd reported a return on equity of 11.38%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.01.

Company Information

Sun TV Network was established in 1985 as Sumangali Publications Private Limited and was later renamed as Sun TV Network Limited. Sun TV, the flagship channel of the company, was started in 1993. STNL is primarily involved in television broadcasting. Besides, it produces/distributes movies under the banner Sun Pictures[1]

Website suntv.in
CEO Mr. Kalanithi Maran
Employees 932
Listed 2006-04-24
Face Value ₹ 5
Issued Size 39,40,84,620

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