Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (IN:HMVL)
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HMVL Stock Chart & Stats
₹70.17
-₹1.98(-2.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹70.17
-₹1.98(-2.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹55.47 - ₹103.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.91K
Average Volume (3M)3.10K
Market Cap
₹4.86B
Enterprise Value₹5.43B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹10.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹827.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)142.2
Beta1.01
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding73,671,555
10 Day Avg. Volume5,579
30 Day Avg. Volume3,095
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.41
Price to Sales (P/S)0.85
P/FCF Ratio18.72
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance SheetThe company's high equity ratio (~67%) and negligible debt-to-equity (~0.03) provide durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces interest expense risk, supports capital allocation for operations or strategic investments, and helps absorb cyclical revenue swings without relying on external financing.
Steady Revenue GrowthConsistent revenue growth (4.09% y/y) indicates ongoing demand for HMVL's publishing products and advertising/circulation streams. Durable top-line expansion supports operational scale, provides headroom to invest in digital transition or efficiency, and aids longer-term recovery of margins if managed well.
Improving Operating Cash FlowRising operating cash flow shows improved cash generation from core activities. Stronger OCF supports working capital needs, funds capex or restructuring without additional debt, and underpins long-term viability even as free cash flow volatility is addressed, improving the company's strategic optionality.
Bears Say
Negative Operating ProfitabilityNegative EBIT and EBITDA margins mean core operations are not generating operating profits, pointing to structural cost pressures or revenue-mix issues. Sustained negative operating margins undermine the ability to fund growth internally and require material efficiency gains to achieve durable profitability.
Volatile Free Cash FlowVolatile free cash flow constrains the company's ability to invest, pay down obligations, or return capital to shareholders. Inconsistent FCF increases sensitivity to cyclical advertising revenues and limits strategic flexibility, making multi-quarter planning and capital allocation riskier.
Cost Structure PressureManagement-identified need to improve cost structure suggests operating expenses remain misaligned with revenue. Unless fixed and variable costs are optimized, revenue gains may not translate into lasting margin improvement, keeping profitability fragile over the medium term.
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited News
HMVL FAQ
What was Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited lowest stock price was ₹55.47 and its highest was ₹103.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s market cap?
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s market cap is ₹4.86B.
When is Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported ₹0.121 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹0.121.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hindustan Media Ventures Limited pay dividends?
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited pays a Annually dividend of ₹1.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Hindustan Media Ventures Limited dividends here
What is Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s EPS estimate?
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hindustan Media Ventures Limited have?
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited has 73,671,555 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited reported an EPS of ₹0.121 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.548%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hindustan Media Ventures Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:HMVL
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Company Description
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited engages in the printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals in India. The company's product line includes Hindustan, a daily newspaper that provides news relating to politics, business, entertainment, sports, and other general interests; and LiveHindustan.com, a Hindi news website. It also provides Nandan, a monthly children's magazine that offers traditional and modern stories, poems, interactive columns and facts, and various educative columns; and Kadambini, a monthly socio-cultural magazine, which covers various subjects, including literature, art, culture, health, technology, fashion, travel, beauty, etc. The company was formerly known as Searchlight Publishing House Limited and changed its name to Hindustan Media Ventures Limited in November 2008. The company was incorporated in 1918 and is based in New Delhi, India. Hindustan Media Ventures Limited is a subsidiary of HT Media Limited.
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