Punjab Communications Ltd

Punjab Communications Ltd

₹ 59.8 0.42%
13 Jun - close price
About

Incorporated in 1981, Punjab Communications Ltd (Puncom) is in the business of manufacturing of telecom product[1]

Key Points

History[1]
Co. was established in 1981 and promoted by the Punjab Govt. for enhancing the Electronics and Telecommunication industry in the region and got listed on Oct 1994. The co. has broadened its customer and product base through tie-ups with foreign companies including Huawei Technologies of China for the supply of DWDM equipment. Simultaneously, to improve the bottom line, the company went about developing its core markets of railways and power sector with its own products.

  • Market Cap 71.8 Cr.
  • Current Price 59.8
  • High / Low 77.4 / 40.8
  • Stock P/E
  • Book Value 23.7
  • Dividend Yield 0.00 %
  • ROCE -3.62 %
  • ROE -3.62 %
  • Face Value 10.0

Pros

  • Company is almost debt free.

Cons

  • Stock is trading at 2.52 times its book value
  • Company has low interest coverage ratio.
  • Company has a low return on equity of -15.8% over last 3 years.
  • Contingent liabilities of Rs.52.0 Cr.
  • Company has high debtors of 205 days.

* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.

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Quarterly Results

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

Mar 2022 Jun 2022 Sep 2022 Dec 2022 Mar 2023 Jun 2023 Sep 2023 Dec 2023 Mar 2024 Jun 2024 Sep 2024 Dec 2024 Mar 2025
2.56 1.62 3.28 2.35 3.35 3.13 2.92 3.12 5.88 3.21 5.54 3.55 4.92
7.53 7.84 7.64 6.00 5.58 5.46 5.11 5.55 7.90 6.21 8.49 5.76 6.00
Operating Profit -4.97 -6.22 -4.36 -3.65 -2.23 -2.33 -2.19 -2.43 -2.02 -3.00 -2.95 -2.21 -1.08
OPM % -194.14% -383.95% -132.93% -155.32% -66.57% -74.44% -75.00% -77.88% -34.35% -93.46% -53.25% -62.25% -21.95%
1.94 1.91 -5.11 1.84 2.45 -0.71 1.84 1.59 17.10 1.88 2.00 2.81 2.55
Interest 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.02 0.01 0.00 0.47 0.01 0.17 0.00 0.00 0.00
Depreciation 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.05 0.05
Profit before tax -3.10 -4.37 -9.54 -1.88 0.15 -3.10 -0.40 -1.36 15.02 -1.33 -1.00 0.55 1.42
Tax % 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
-3.10 -4.36 -9.53 -1.88 0.15 -3.10 -0.40 -1.36 15.02 -1.34 -1.00 0.55 1.41
EPS in Rs -2.58 -3.63 -7.93 -1.56 0.12 -2.58 -0.33 -1.13 12.49 -1.11 -0.83 0.46 1.17
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Profit & Loss

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025
19.57 21.01 20.16 27.96 37.91 44.66 27.60 20.58 10.76 10.59 15.05 17.21
36.60 39.09 39.25 42.72 50.82 55.94 47.53 40.57 31.57 27.07 24.15 26.63
Operating Profit -17.03 -18.08 -19.09 -14.76 -12.91 -11.28 -19.93 -19.99 -20.81 -16.48 -9.10 -9.42
OPM % -87.02% -86.05% -94.69% -52.79% -34.05% -25.26% -72.21% -97.13% -193.40% -155.62% -60.47% -54.74%
11.37 8.36 8.93 9.06 8.80 9.46 9.01 8.48 7.91 1.13 19.95 9.24
Interest 0.13 0.15 0.09 0.06 0.11 0.34 0.07 0.04 0.03 0.04 0.50 0.00
Depreciation 0.52 0.39 0.22 0.53 0.61 0.55 0.44 0.35 0.29 0.23 0.20 0.20
Profit before tax -6.31 -10.26 -10.47 -6.29 -4.83 -2.71 -11.43 -11.90 -13.22 -15.62 10.15 -0.38
Tax % 8.56% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% -5.52% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
-6.85 -10.26 -10.48 -6.29 -4.83 -2.70 -11.43 -11.90 -12.49 -15.62 10.15 -0.38
EPS in Rs -5.70 -8.53 -8.72 -5.23 -4.02 -2.25 -9.51 -9.90 -10.39 -12.99 8.44 -0.32
Dividend Payout % 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years: -2%
5 Years: -9%
3 Years: 17%
TTM: 14%
Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years: 7%
5 Years: 14%
3 Years: 24%
TTM: 62%
Stock Price CAGR
10 Years: -2%
5 Years: 30%
3 Years: 15%
1 Year: -11%
Return on Equity
10 Years: -13%
5 Years: -21%
3 Years: -16%
Last Year: -4%

Balance Sheet

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025
Equity Capital 12.05 12.05 12.05 12.05 12.05 12.05 12.05 12.05 12.05 12.05 12.05 12.05
Reserves 92.33 82.07 71.59 65.35 61.53 58.58 46.22 35.08 22.36 6.59 16.78 16.50
1.02 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.89 0.00 0.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
43.91 42.56 52.63 58.15 57.90 77.33 76.27 76.83 77.22 74.65 67.49 52.32
Total Liabilities 149.31 136.68 136.27 136.05 133.37 147.96 134.93 123.96 111.63 93.29 96.32 80.87
4.50 4.19 5.66 5.66 5.65 5.32 4.97 4.63 4.12 3.89 3.71 3.90
CWIP 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Investments 0.00 0.00 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 0.00 0.00
144.81 132.49 123.62 123.40 120.73 135.65 122.97 112.34 100.52 82.41 92.61 76.97
Total Assets 149.31 136.68 136.27 136.05 133.37 147.96 134.93 123.96 111.63 93.29 96.32 80.87

Cash Flows

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025
0.00 -16.56 -0.86 -12.03 -13.83 -4.93 -10.34 -4.78 -15.11 -22.97 -1.08 -9.39
0.00 18.79 1.38 10.41 15.75 4.00 14.22 5.90 8.64 23.08 25.21 -9.78
0.00 -1.14 -0.07 0.45 1.29 -2.21 0.33 -0.42 3.88 -0.04 -4.40 0.00
Net Cash Flow 0.00 1.10 0.44 -1.17 3.21 -3.13 4.21 0.70 -2.59 0.08 19.74 -19.17

Ratios

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025
Debtor Days 324.71 292.03 261.26 201.17 182.45 226.96 321.09 323.50 353.81 352.25 259.99 204.66
Inventory Days 737.56 723.93 723.92 697.89 480.62 407.15 538.64 629.67 2,113.82 1,268.59 1,038.75 129.75
Days Payable 763.12 553.25 568.95 478.95 316.73 297.62 381.05 537.64 1,645.34 1,098.87 914.89 616.42
Cash Conversion Cycle 299.16 462.71 416.22 420.12 346.34 336.49 478.69 415.53 822.28 521.96 383.85 -282.00
Working Capital Days 423.38 361.70 203.86 120.36 110.82 38.25 -34.52 -257.88 -752.73 -714.49 -495.48 -643.26
ROCE % -5.68% -8.45% -11.26% -7.84% -6.18% -3.24% -17.57% -22.42% -32.38% -32.61% -9.35% -3.62%

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

Jun 2022Sep 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025
71.28% 71.28% 71.28% 71.28% 71.28% 71.28% 71.28% 71.28% 71.28% 71.28% 71.28% 71.28%
4.78% 4.78% 4.78% 4.78% 4.78% 4.78% 4.78% 4.78% 4.78% 4.78% 4.78% 4.78%
0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02%
23.69% 23.68% 23.68% 23.69% 23.69% 23.68% 23.68% 23.92% 23.91% 23.92% 23.91% 23.91%
No. of Shareholders 10,09810,06010,06710,0239,9729,8689,8009,8419,8819,96810,10510,138

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