Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd
Incorporated in 2008, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd is in the retail and wholesale distribution business of electronic items and home appliances[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 294 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 23.5
- High / Low ₹ 36.0 / 19.6
- Stock P/E 21.3
- Book Value ₹ 7.08
- Dividend Yield 0.13 %
- ROCE 21.8 %
- ROE 17.9 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 20.7% CAGR over last 5 years
Cons
* 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 Consumer Services Retailing Speciality Retail
Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 104 | 90 | 124 | 155 | 165 | 168 | 173 | 233 | 342 | 414 | 443 | |
| 103 | 109 | 95 | 132 | 160 | 172 | 177 | 182 | 242 | 330 | 397 | 423 | |
| Operating Profit | -4 | -5 | -5 | -7 | -5 | -7 | -9 | -9 | -9 | 12 | 17 | 20 |
| OPM % | -4% | -5% | -6% | -6% | -3% | -4% | -5% | -5% | -4% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Depreciation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Profit before tax | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 |
| Tax % | 31% | 35% | 30% | 32% | 34% | 30% | 26% | 29% | 26% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 14 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.51 | 0.29 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.30 | 0.42 | 0.68 | 0.92 | 1.10 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 93% | 17% | 0% | 7% | 1% | 4% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 16% |
| 5 Years: | 21% |
| 3 Years: | 24% |
| TTM: | 7% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 45% |
| 5 Years: | 21% |
| 3 Years: | 38% |
| TTM: | 20% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 31% |
| 3 Years: | -14% |
| 1 Year: | 15% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 16% |
| 5 Years: | 16% |
| 3 Years: | 18% |
| Last Year: | 18% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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| Equity Capital | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Reserves | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 42 | 54 | 76 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 8 | |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 33 | 34 | |
| Total Liabilities | 17 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 46 | 52 | 65 | 69 | 82 | 95 | 121 | 131 |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 40 | 45 | 43 | 62 | 75 | 87 | 111 | 99 | |
| Total Assets | 17 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 46 | 52 | 65 | 69 | 82 | 95 | 121 | 131 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | -1 | 6 | 8 | 2 | -1 | 8 | 19 | 5 | ||||
| -2 | -6 | -4 | -20 | -2 | -2 | -0 | -15 | -8 | ||||
| -1 | 20 | -1 | -0 | -3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -6 | ||||
| Net Cash Flow | -0 | 13 | 2 | -12 | -3 | 0 | 9 | 5 | -9 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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| Debtor Days | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Inventory Days | 31 | 34 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 49 | 62 | 65 | 52 | 50 | 59 |
| Days Payable | 39 | 43 | 53 | 50 | 33 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 5 | 4 | -4 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 37 | 53 | 54 | 47 | 42 | 52 |
| Working Capital Days | 10 | 9 | -1 | 5 | 17 | 30 | 41 | 57 | 59 | 46 | 47 | 56 |
| ROCE % | 19% | 15% | 16% | 22% | 33% | 22% | 20% | 13% | 15% | 20% | 21% | 22% |
Documents
Announcements
- Closure of Trading Window 26 Jun
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation
3 Jun - Investor presentation for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2025.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
28 May - Of newspaper advertisement of financial results for the quarter and year ended 31.03.2025
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
26 May - Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for FY ended March 31, 2025; minor errors and insider trading penalty noted.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Dividend Updates
26 May - Board recommends final dividend of Re. 0.01/share for FY 2024-25, subject to AGM approval.
Annual reports
Concalls
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Business Overview:[1]
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Limited is a multi-brand retailer specializing in consumer durables, electronics, and electrical appliances. With a strong presence in South and Central Gujarat, the company is now expanding to Maharashtra. Headquartered in Surat, it operates 224 stores (220 owned + 4 franchises) with a total retail footprint of 1.70 lakh sq. ft. as of 9M FY25.