Citizen Infoline Ltd
Incorporated in 1994, Citizen Infoline Ltd is in the business of local search and print media
- Market Cap ₹ 333 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 237
- High / Low ₹ 307 / 50.3
- Stock P/E 14.8
- Book Value ₹ 77.6
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 42.6 %
- ROE 96.4 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 185% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 69.2%
Cons
- Stock is trading at 3.05 times its book value
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Promoter holding is low: 34.8%
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
* 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.
Peer comparison
Consumer Discretionary Media, Entertainment & Publication Media Print Media
Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 311 | |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 278 | |
| Operating Profit | 1 | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -1 | -1 | -0 | -0 | -0 | 33 |
| OPM % | 10% | 2% | -3% | -1% | -9% | -30% | -95% | -107% | -13% | -9% | -8% | 11% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Depreciation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Profit before tax | 0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Tax % | -28% | 0% | -200% | 0% | -25% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 25% | 26% | |
| 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.44 | -0.41 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.04 | -0.13 | -0.20 | -0.11 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 41.56 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 56% |
| 5 Years: | 255% |
| 3 Years: | 407% |
| TTM: | 7577% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 55% |
| 5 Years: | 185% |
| 3 Years: | 1209% |
| TTM: | 74667% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 52% |
| 5 Years: | 108% |
| 3 Years: | 114% |
| 1 Year: | 381% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 33% |
| 5 Years: | 53% |
| 3 Years: | 69% |
| Last Year: | 96% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| Reserves | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 28 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Total Liabilities | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 177 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 55 | |
| Total Assets | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 177 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | 21 | |
| -0 | -0 | -1 | -1 | -0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -102 | |
| -0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | -1 | 0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | 81 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | -81 |
| CFO/OP | 98% | 288% | -689% | -900% | -124% | 16% | 35% | 6% | -12% | 24% | -12% | 86% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 23 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Inventory Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |||||||
| Days Payable | 0 | |||||||||||
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 23 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Working Capital Days | -40 | -43 | -48 | -24 | -45 | -30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | -12 |
| ROCE % | 4% | -4% | 0% | 1% | 1% | -1% | -3% | -9% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 43% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Resignation of Director
28 May - Board approved FY26 audited results, unmodified audit, one resignation, five appointments, committee changes, cost auditor appointed.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
28 May - FY2026 audited results approved; one director resigned, five directors appointed, committees reconstituted, cost auditor named.
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Submission Of Audited Financial Result For Quarter Ended 31.03.2026
28 May - Board approved audited FY26 results on 28 May 2026; auditors issued unmodified opinion.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Subject: Outcome Of Board Meeting Held On 28Th May, 2026 Pursuant To Regulation 30 And
Regulation 33 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations,
2015
28 May - Board approved FY26 audited results, one resignation, five director appointments, committee reconstitution, and cost auditor appointment.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Of Board Meeting Pursuant To Regulation 29 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
22 May - Board meeting on 28 May 2026 to approve FY26 results, board changes, and cost auditor.
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Company is a structured local search, directory and media company that connects consumers and merchants through content, local expertise and user-friendly tools. Company helps buyers & sellers by providing free & up to date information and also helps users to make easy decisions about where to spend their time and money