Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (IN:HMVL)
:HMVL
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
₹4.57B
Enterprise Value₹5.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹10.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹827.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)142.2
Beta0.89
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
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetA high equity ratio and minimal debt provide durable financial flexibility. This low-leverage profile reduces refinancing and default risk, supports the ability to withstand cyclical advertising declines, and preserves capacity to fund strategic investments or manage working capital over the next 2–6 months.
Improving Operating Cash GenerationRising operating cash flow reflects stronger conversion of core business activity into cash, improving liquidity for reinvestment or debt servicing. Sustained OCF growth enhances funding optionality for product investments and reduces reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Multiple Publishing Revenue StreamsA mix of advertising, circulation and allied printing revenues provides structural resilience against single-source shocks. Diversified income sources help stabilize cash flow across advertising cycles and support incremental margins from allied services over several months to years.
Bears Say
Negative Operating MarginsSustained negative EBIT/EBITDA margins show the core publishing operations are not covering operating costs. Without structural cost reduction or higher recurring revenue, margins will constrain reinvestment, limit free cash flow expansion, and impair long-term profitability recovery.
Volatile Free Cash FlowInconsistent free cash flow generation reduces predictability for capex, dividends, and strategic initiatives. Volatility in FCF forces management to prioritize liquidity buffers over growth projects and makes multi-quarter planning and financing more challenging.
Modest Revenue GrowthModest top-line growth (~4.1% YoY) is unlikely to offset existing operating shortfalls. Absent stronger, sustained revenue expansion or higher-margin product shifts, the company may struggle to scale profitability and improve structural earnings power 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 ₹4.57B.
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 52 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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