Fone4 Communications (India) Ltd
Incorporated in 2014, FONE4 Communications (India) Ltd is in the business of retailing of
electronic items like mobiles, laptops, etc.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 24.4 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 9.76
- High / Low ₹ 15.8 / 5.51
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 5.77
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE -33.0 %
- ROE -57.7 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 0.32% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -40.6% over last 3 years.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -11.0%
* 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 E-Retail/ E-Commerce
Half Yearly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.48 | 57.42 | 63.14 | 50.18 | 100.48 | 142.41 | 58.35 | 39.40 | |
| 148.68 | 56.06 | 61.12 | 49.85 | 103.56 | 148.48 | 61.02 | 42.12 | |
| Operating Profit | -3.20 | 1.36 | 2.02 | 0.33 | -3.08 | -6.07 | -2.67 | -2.72 |
| OPM % | -2.20% | 2.37% | 3.20% | 0.66% | -3.07% | -4.26% | -4.58% | -6.90% |
| 5.53 | 0.10 | 0.60 | 2.61 | 2.01 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Interest | 2.24 | 1.24 | 1.84 | 0.83 | 0.42 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| Depreciation | 1.82 | 1.42 | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.60 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Profit before tax | -1.73 | -1.20 | 0.10 | 1.27 | -2.09 | -6.44 | -2.94 | -2.93 |
| Tax % | -10.98% | -18.33% | -60.00% | 39.37% | -9.09% | 0.93% | 8.16% | |
| -1.55 | -0.98 | 0.17 | 0.77 | -1.89 | -6.50 | -3.19 | -3.16 | |
| EPS in Rs | -8.86 | -5.60 | 0.97 | 0.75 | -1.11 | -3.81 | -1.87 | -1.60 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 0% |
| 3 Years: | 5% |
| TTM: | -65% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | % |
| TTM: | 60% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | 12% |
| 1 Year: | -41% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | -41% |
| Last Year: | -58% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 10.25 | 17.05 | 17.05 | 17.05 | 24.95 |
| Reserves | -0.69 | -1.67 | -2.31 | -1.54 | -3.43 | -9.93 | -13.12 | -10.56 |
| 24.86 | 42.84 | 15.63 | 1.68 | 2.07 | 2.59 | 2.82 | 2.92 | |
| 116.34 | 122.86 | 29.92 | 31.43 | 32.11 | 34.13 | 35.99 | 16.11 | |
| Total Liabilities | 142.26 | 165.78 | 44.99 | 41.82 | 47.80 | 43.84 | 42.74 | 33.42 |
| 4.94 | 3.69 | 2.25 | 2.27 | 0.35 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.14 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 137.32 | 162.09 | 42.74 | 39.55 | 47.45 | 43.64 | 42.59 | 33.28 | |
| Total Assets | 142.26 | 165.78 | 44.99 | 41.82 | 47.80 | 43.84 | 42.74 | 33.42 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.53 | -17.51 | 3.22 | 6.35 | -7.59 | -0.25 | -0.02 | |
| 4.95 | -0.07 | -0.47 | -0.27 | 0.75 | -0.01 | 0.00 | |
| 10.40 | 17.50 | -2.60 | -6.23 | 6.78 | 0.24 | 0.03 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -2.18 | -0.09 | 0.14 | -0.15 | -0.06 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 287.52 | 876.71 | 79.02 | 13.31 | 45.12 | 6.33 | 9.70 |
| Inventory Days | 36.07 | 104.74 | 131.68 | 171.27 | 44.81 | 43.79 | 106.74 |
| Days Payable | 291.66 | 821.78 | 155.02 | 237.80 | 108.80 | 66.37 | 164.03 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 31.94 | 159.67 | 55.68 | -53.22 | -18.88 | -16.25 | -47.59 |
| Working Capital Days | 9.89 | 17.48 | 21.68 | -11.42 | -9.30 | -5.38 | -13.57 |
| ROCE % | 0.12% | 6.69% | 9.90% | -8.36% | -48.58% | -33.05% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
12 Feb - Appointed M/s Amit Saxena & Associates (secretarial) and Mr Harikrishnan K N (internal) on 12 Feb 2026.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of The Board Meeting Pursuant To Regulation 30 Of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
12 Feb - Board appointed secretarial auditor M/s Amit Saxena & Associates and internal auditor Mr Harikrishnan K N for FY2025-26.
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
12 Jan - Submitted Regulation 74(5) demat/remat certificate for quarter ended 31 Dec 2025; no physical securities dematerialized.
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Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Outcome of Postal_Ballot
1 Dec 2025 - Postal ballot (29 Nov 2025): authorised capital increase; MOA object clause altered; independent director regularized.
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer"s Report 1 Dec 2025
Business Overview:[1]
F4CIL operates a multi-brand retail chain, FONE4, in Kochi, offering international and Indian mobile handsets, accessories, and electronics. It has up to 30 Superb Digital Hubs across the state and provides protection plans for mobile phones against physical damage and theft.