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HTMEDIA dropped 3.3% on above-average volume (5.6x avg), lagging Nifty's -0.0% move, with no exchange filing today, suggesting a market-driven move.
With a market cap of ₹628.49 Cr., it trades at a P/E of -9.87. Track live valuations, technical indicators, and peers comparison below. Check delivery conviction and recent filings to build your view.
How good is this company?
Overall performance across 5 key dimensions.
HT Media flags
Key strengths and potential risks.
Green Flags
- ●High Promoter HoldingPromoters hold 69.5% skin-in-the-game
- ●Virtually Debt-FreeVery low Debt-to-Equity of 0.00x
- ●Zero Pledge RiskNo recent active promoter pledging found
Red Flags
- ●Sales ContractionQuarterly sales dropped 0.5% YoY
- ●Poor Capital ReturnsLow ROE of 8.1%
What changed recently?
Recent events, corporate actions, and announcements.
HT Media Limited valuation: P/E, P/B and sector benchmarks.
Twelve years of multiples investors have paid for HT Media Limited, framed against the sector median so the premium or discount is obvious at a glance.
Market-priced ratios use the latest available quote; accounting metrics use the latest reported filing. Compare values with matched peers and the company's own history.
Valuation
Profitability
Growth
Financial Health
HT Media Limited technical analysis: indicators, pivots and CPR.
Live RSI, MACD and moving-average signals plus today's pivot and Central Pivot Range levels for HT Media Limited — derived from the live tape, not yesterday's close.
HT Media Limited last traded at ₹26.5 with an intraday range of ₹26.16–₹28 — live indicator, pivot and CPR signals below.
Pivot points
Standard pivot — most widely referenced.
Pivot levels · Classic
Live: ₹26.50| Level | Price (₹) | Distance | % Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | 31.29 | +4.79 | +18.09% |
| R3 | 29.45 | +2.95 | +11.14% |
| R2 | 28.73 | +2.23 | +8.40% |
| R1 | 27.61 | +1.11 | +4.20% |
| PIVOT | 26.89 | 0.39 | 1.46% |
| CURRENT | 26.50 | — | — |
| S1 | 25.77 | -0.73 | -2.74% |
| S2 | 25.05 | -1.45 | -5.48% |
| S3 | 23.93 | -2.57 | -9.69% |
| S4 | 22.09 | -4.41 | -16.63% |
HTMEDIA is trading Below CPR, indicating Bearishness
CPR is Wider, suggesting unlikely for trending moves
Day's range: ₹27–₹28
Trading Below opening range, showing Bearishness
HT Media Limited financials: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios.
Reported annual and quarterly results for HT Media Limited — consolidated or standalone — with margins, YoY growth and key ratios inline.
HT Media Limited reports its full P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and ratios on this page — current market capitalisation of ₹628.49 Cr. and reported EPS of ₹0.47.
| Metric | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 1,806 | 1,803 ▼ 0.1% |
| Sales Growth YoY %Derived | 6.54% | -0.13% |
| Other Income | 219 | 168 ▼ 23.4% |
| Total Income | 2,025 | 1,971 ▼ 2.6% |
| 415 | 430 ▲ 3.8% | |
| Gross ProfitDerived | 1,391 | 1,373 ▼ 1.3% |
| Gross Margin %Derived | 77.04% | 76.15% |
| 1,424 | 1,243 ▼ 12.7% | |
| EBITDA (Operating Profit)Derived | -33 | 130 ▲ 499.3% |
| OPM %Derived | -1.81% | 7.23% |
| 160 | 39 ▼ 75.7% | |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 15 | 31 ▲ 101.6% |
| 1 | -8 ▼ 704.8% | |
| Effective Tax %Derived | 8.03% | -24.10% |
| Profit/Loss from Discontinued Ops | — | -88 |
| Total Profit for Period | 14 | -49 ▼ 445.6% |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | 12 | 5 ▼ 57.6% |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 2 | -54 ▼ 2883.1% |
| Net Profit Margin %Derived | 0.11% | -3.01% |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | 102.42% | -2,883.08% |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 0.08 | -2.33 ▼ 3012.5% |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 23 | 23 ▲ 0.0% |
| Share of Profit from Associates/JVs | — | — |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | -21 | 9 ▲ 140.2% |
| Total Expenses (incl. D&A & Interest) | 2,009 | 1,940 ▼ 3.4% |
| Material Cost % of RevenueDerived | 22.94% | 23.87% |
| Employee Cost % of RevenueDerived | 24.61% | 23.25% |
| Other Cost % of RevenueDerived | 54.24% | 45.67% |
| Interest Coverage (x)Derived | -1.94x | 0.62x |
| Period | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 2,346 | 2,194 ▼ 6.5% | 2,083 ▼ 5.1% | 1,117 ▼ 46.4% | 1,500 ▲ 34.3% | 1,711 ▲ 14.0% | 1,695 ▼ 1.0% | 1,806 ▲ 6.5% | 1,803 ▼ 0.1% | |
| Sales Growth YoY %Derived | — | -6.49% | -5.07% | -46.35% | 34.29% | 14.04% | -0.96% | 6.54% | -0.13% | |
| Other Income | 245 | 242 ▼ 1.5% | 227 ▼ 6.0% | 214 ▼ 5.8% | 177 ▼ 17.0% | 151 ▼ 14.7% | 191 ▲ 26.3% | 219 ▲ 14.7% | 168 ▼ 23.4% | |
| Total Income | 2,592 | 2,436 ▼ 6.0% | 2,310 ▼ 5.2% | 1,331 ▼ 42.4% | 1,678 ▲ 26.0% | 1,862 ▲ 11.0% | 1,886 ▲ 1.3% | 2,025 ▲ 7.4% | 1,971 ▼ 2.6% | |
662 | 782 ▲ 18.1% | 564 ▼ 27.8% | 261 ▼ 53.8% | 407 ▲ 56.1% | 608 ▲ 49.3% | 493 ▼ 18.8% | 415 ▼ 15.9% | 430 ▲ 3.8% | ||
| Gross ProfitDerived | 1,684 | 1,412 ▼ 16.2% | 1,518 ▲ 7.5% | 857 ▼ 43.6% | 1,093 ▲ 27.7% | 1,103 ▲ 0.9% | 1,202 ▲ 8.9% | 1,391 ▲ 15.8% | 1,373 ▼ 1.3% | |
| Gross Margin %Derived | 71.78% | 64.35% | 72.90% | 76.66% | 72.87% | 64.49% | 70.90% | 77.04% | 76.15% | |
1,284 | 1,433 ▲ 11.6% | 1,375 ▼ 4.1% | 980 ▼ 28.7% | 1,067 ▲ 8.8% | 1,242 ▲ 16.4% | 1,274 ▲ 2.6% | 1,424 ▲ 11.7% | 1,243 ▼ 12.7% | ||
| EBITDA (Operating Profit)Derived | 400 | -22 ▼ 105.4% | 143 ▲ 758.5% | -124 ▼ 186.8% | 27 ▲ 121.4% | -138 ▼ 621.9% | -73 ▲ 47.4% | -33 ▲ 55.1% | 130 ▲ 499.3% | |
| OPM %Derived | 17.03% | -0.99% | 6.86% | -11.09% | 1.77% | -8.09% | -4.29% | -1.81% | 7.23% | |
208 | 186 ▼ 10.1% | -151 ▼ 180.9% | 190 ▲ 225.9% | 190 ▼ 0.0% | 209 ▲ 10.0% | 135 ▼ 35.5% | 160 ▲ 18.5% | 39 ▼ 75.7% | ||
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 444 | -36 ▼ 108.1% | -344 ▼ 852.0% | -106 ▲ 69.1% | 14 ▲ 113.3% | -196 ▼ 1484.7% | -141 ▲ 28.0% | 15 ▲ 111.0% | 31 ▲ 101.6% | |
86 | -9 ▼ 110.7% | -2 ▲ 80.2% | -45 ▼ 2389.6% | -7 ▲ 83.8% | 58 ▲ 896.6% | -49 ▼ 184.1% | 1 ▲ 102.5% | -8 ▼ 704.8% | ||
| Effective Tax %Derived | 19.36% | 25.46% | 0.53% | 42.60% | -51.84% | -29.82% | 34.82% | 8.03% | -24.10% | |
| Profit/Loss from Discontinued Ops | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -88 | |
| Total Profit for Period | 352 | -27 ▼ 107.6% | -345 ▼ 1180.3% | -65 ▲ 81.2% | 19 ▲ 129.4% | -252 ▼ 1425.7% | -91 ▲ 63.7% | 14 ▲ 115.5% | -49 ▼ 445.6% | |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | 45 | 18 ▼ 58.8% | 1 ▼ 92.8% | 6 ▲ 365.4% | 1 ▼ 80.6% | -24 ▼ 2138.3% | -11 ▲ 55.9% | 12 ▲ 213.6% | 5 ▼ 57.6% | |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 307 | -45 ▼ 114.8% | -346 ▼ 661.8% | -71 ▲ 79.5% | 18 ▲ 125.1% | -227 ▼ 1377.6% | -81 ▲ 64.5% | 2 ▲ 102.4% | -54 ▼ 2883.1% | |
| Net Profit Margin %Derived | 13.09% | -2.07% | -16.61% | -6.34% | 1.19% | -13.28% | -4.76% | 0.11% | -3.01% | |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | — | -114.78% | -661.78% | 79.52% | 125.11% | -1,377.63% | 64.54% | 102.42% | -2,883.08% | |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 13.20 | -1.95 ▼ 114.8% | -14.86 ▼ 662.1% | -3.04 ▲ 79.5% | 0.76 ▲ 125.0% | -9.77 ▼ 1385.5% | -3.46 ▲ 64.6% | 0.08 ▲ 102.3% | -2.33 ▼ 3012.5% | |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 23 | 23 ▲ 0.0% | 23 ▲ 0.0% | 23 ▲ 0.0% | 23 ▲ 0.0% | 23 ▲ 0.0% | 23 ▲ 0.0% | 23 ▲ 0.0% | 23 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Share of Profit from Associates/JVs | -6 | — ▲ 100.0% | -3 | -4 ▼ 34.8% | -2 ▲ 31.1% | 2 ▲ 198.0% | 1 ▼ 78.2% | — ▼ 100.0% | — | |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | 3 | -13 ▼ 476.9% | 5 ▲ 135.1% | 4 ▼ 2.0% | -34 ▼ 860.8% | -77 ▼ 125.2% | -6 ▲ 91.7% | -21 ▼ 235.1% | 9 ▲ 140.2% | |
| Total Expenses (incl. D&A & Interest) | 2,148 | 2,472 ▲ 15.1% | 2,653 ▲ 7.4% | 1,437 ▼ 45.8% | 1,664 ▲ 15.7% | 2,058 ▲ 23.7% | 2,027 ▼ 1.5% | 2,009 ▼ 0.9% | 1,940 ▼ 3.4% | |
| Material Cost % of RevenueDerived | 27.81% | 35.38% | 27.22% | 22.91% | 26.66% | 35.50% | 29.11% | 22.94% | 23.87% | |
| Employee Cost % of RevenueDerived | 21.87% | 17.41% | 19.78% | 29.49% | 24.74% | 23.09% | 24.38% | 24.61% | 23.25% | |
| Other Cost % of RevenueDerived | 32.87% | 47.93% | 46.26% | 58.26% | 46.36% | 49.48% | 50.82% | 54.24% | 45.67% | |
| Interest Coverage (x)Derived | 3.39x | -1.14x | -0.40x | -4.68x | -1.99x | -3.50x | -2.47x | -1.94x | 0.62x |
HT Media segment analysis : revenue and profit mix.
Disclosed business segments at HT Media with their share of revenue and profit, switchable between consolidated and standalone reporting.
HT Media discloses revenue and profit across multiple business segments — toggle between consolidated and standalone views to see the mix.
Segment-wise Financial Analysis
The Bull, Bear, and Flip case for HT Media Limited.
Our AI distills the core fundamental drivers supporting HT Media Limited, the risks that threaten it, and the quantitative conditions that could weaken the thesis.
HT Media Limited's investment case rests on 10 positive markers and 10 flagged concerns drawn from the latest reported filings.
What you're getting.
Stable promoter holding 69.5% signals strong long-term commitment and governance stability.
Minimal financial leverage with debt-to-equity ratio 0.0047x, nearly debt-free balance sheet.
Low price-to-book ratio 0.37x indicates stock trades significantly below intrinsic book value.
Diversified media portfolio spanning print, radio, digital, OTT, and job portal platforms.
Positive operating cash flow demonstrates underlying business cash generation capability.
Key Risks.
Operating margin 2.63% and net margin −3.01% reflect deeply unprofitable core operations.
ROE 8.06% and ROCE 7.42% substantially lag peer benchmarks and cost of capital.
TTM revenue declined 0.5% YoY, indicating stagnant growth trajectory with no acceleration.
Latest quarterly profit surged 69.20% YoY but from deeply negative base, unsustainable.
Zero dividend yield provides no income generation for shareholders despite market capitalization.
Flip Conditions.
Reassess if quarterly profit growth turns negative for two consecutive quarters. The bull case relies on compounding earnings.
Watch interest coverage if debt-to-equity climbs above 1.00. Balance sheet risk re-prices growth multiples fast.
Return-quality risk. ROE below 8% would indicate weaker capital compounding.
HT Media Limited peer comparison — same-sector benchmarks.
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HT Media Limited chart patterns: breakouts, tops and bottoms.
Auto-detected classical chart patterns for HT Media Limited — Double Top/Bottom, Head & Shoulders, Triple Bottom and more — with break levels, targets and quality scores across Intraday, Daily and Weekly timeframes.
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Pattern history — every completed pattern and its outcome
HT Media Limited delivery volume — last 20 sessions of conviction.
Daily traded volume and delivery percentage for HT Media Limited over 20 sessions — the gap between intraday flipping and genuine accumulation.
Latest session delivery in HT Media Limited stood at 66.4% of traded volume, against a 20-day average of 68.5%.
HT Media announcements: results, concalls, ratings, M&A.
Filings HT Media sent to the exchanges, sequenced as they hit the tape — concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and presentations.
HT Media files concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and corporate-action notices on the NSE and BSE exchange portals — latest 67 documents below.
Outcome of Board Meeting
HT Media Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Outcome of Board Meeting held on July 11, 2026.
Trading Window
HT Media Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the Trading Window closure pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015
Disclosure under SEBI Takeover Regulations
Shamit Bhartia has Submitted to the Exchange a copy of Disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial…
Disclosure under SEBI Takeover Regulations
The Hindustan Times Ltd has Submitted to the Exchange a copy of Disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India…
Copy of Newspaper Publication
HT Media Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication
Investor decks & rating reports.
HT Media dividend history, splits and bonus issues.
Every dividend, stock split and bonus issue HT Media has declared, sequenced by announce and record date.
HT Media corporate-action history below covers all declared dividends, stock splits and bonus issues recorded with NSE and BSE.
About HT Media Limited: business, sector, key facts.
What HT Media Limited does, where it operates, the people running it, and the numbers that describe the entity behind the ticker.
HT Media Limited operates in the Print Media industry under the Media Entertainment & Publication sector, listed as NSE: HTMEDIA, BSE: 532662.
HT Media Limited is a leading Indian media conglomerate with a diverse portfolio spanning print, digital, and radio broadcasting. Its core business revolves around the printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals, most notably the English daily Hindustan Times, the business daily Mint, and the Hindi daily Hindustan. This print segment forms a substantial part of the company's revenue and brand recognition.
Beyond its print publications, HT Media has significantly expanded into the radio broadcasting and entertainment sector. Through its various radio brands, including Fever 104, Fever, Punjabi Fever, Radio One, and Radio Nasha, the company reaches a wide audience across India. This diversification strengthens its reach and revenue streams, reducing reliance on a single medium.
The company's digital presence is equally robust, encompassing numerous websites and platforms. These include news portals like Hindustantimes.com, Livemint.com, and Livehindustan.com, catering to different language preferences and news interests. Further diversifying its digital offerings, HT Media operates Shine.com (a job portal), Shine Learning (an upskilling platform), and several other platforms focused on entertainment, health and wellness (Health Shots), technology news (VCCircle and TechCircle), and audio content (HT Smartcast, FAB Market, FAB Play). This strategic expansion into the digital realm reflects HT Media's adaptation to the evolving media landscape.
In addition to its core operations, HT Media offers a range of ancillary services. These include mobile and social media marketing, advertising solutions, and consultancy services. The company also engages in property rentals and investments, commercial printing, and the sale of third-party newspaper and internet radio services. This multifaceted approach allows HT Media to generate revenue from various sources, bolstering its overall financial stability.
The company's structure includes subsidiaries and a parent company, The Hindustan Times Limited, indicating a complex but well-established organizational setup. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in New Delhi, HT Media boasts a long history in the Indian media industry, successfully navigating the transition from traditional print to a multifaceted digital media empire. The company's continued growth and diversification signify its commitment to maintaining a leading position within the dynamic Indian media market.
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Questions investors ask about HT Media Limited (HTMEDIA).
Quick answers grounded in this page's data — price action, fundamentals, ratios and ownership.
01What is the current share price of HT Media Limited (HTMEDIA)?
The current share price of HT Media Limited (HTMEDIA) is ₹26.5. Today, the stock has declined by ₹0.91 (3.32%), trading in a range of ₹26.16 to ₹28. The stock opened at ₹27.5 with a trading volume of 2,79,584 shares.
02Is HT Media Limited stock a good investment for long-term?
HT Media Limited can be considered for long-term investment based on several factors. The company has a market capitalization of ₹628.49 crores, P/E ratio of -9.87, ROE of 8.06%, and ROCE of 7.42%. The dividend yield stands at 0.00%. However, investment decisions should be based on your financial goals, risk appetite, and thorough research. It's recommended to consult with a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.
03What is the 52-week high and low price of HT Media Limited stock?
The 52-week high price of HT Media Limited (HTMEDIA) is ₹27.75, while the 52-week low is ₹17.52. Currently trading at ₹26.5, the stock is 87.8% away from its 52-week low and 4.5% below its 52-week high. These levels help investors understand the stock's price volatility and trading range over the past year.
04Should I buy HT Media Limited stock at the current price?
Whether to buy HT Media Limited stock at ₹26.5 depends on multiple factors. The stock is currently trading with a P/E ratio of -9.87 and P/B ratio of 0.33. Today's performance shows a loss of 3.32%. Consider analyzing the company's fundamentals, technical indicators, industry trends, and your investment horizon. Compare these metrics with industry peers and consult a financial advisor for personalized advice.
05What is the dividend yield of HT Media Limited and when is the next dividend?
HT Media Limited offers a dividend yield of 0.00%, which means for every ₹100 invested at the current price of ₹26.5, you can expect to receive approximately ₹0.00 annually as dividends. The face value of the stock is ₹2.00. For information about the next dividend announcement and ex-dividend date, please check the company's official announcements or visit the BSE/NSE websites.
06What are the key financial ratios and metrics of HT Media Limited?
HT Media Limited's key financial metrics include: P/E Ratio: -9.87, P/B Ratio: 0.33, ROE: 8.06%, ROCE: 7.42%, Dividend Yield: 0.00%, EPS: ₹0.47, Book Value: ₹70.47, and Debt-to-Equity: 0.47. The company's market cap stands at ₹628.49 crores. These metrics help evaluate the company's valuation, profitability, and financial health.
07How is HT Media Limited stock performing today in the market?
HT Media Limited stock opened at ₹27.5 and is currently trading at ₹26.5, showing a decline of ₹0.91 (3.32%). The intraday high is ₹28 and low is ₹26.16. The trading volume stands at 2,79,584 shares, indicating moderate market participation today.
08What is the P/E ratio of HT Media Limited and what does it indicate?
HT Media Limited has a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of -9.87, which means investors are willing to pay ₹-9.87 for every ₹1 of earnings. With an EPS of ₹0.47, this P/E ratio suggests the stock may be undervalued or facing growth challenges. Compare this with industry peers and historical P/E ratios for better context.
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