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 ₹ 21.1 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 8.44
- High / Low ₹ 19.2 / 5.51
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 2.30
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE -33.0 %
- ROE -57.7 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
Cons
- Stock is trading at 3.66 times its book value
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.48 | 57.42 | 63.14 | 50.18 | 100.48 | 142.41 | 58.35 | |
| 148.68 | 56.06 | 61.12 | 49.85 | 103.56 | 148.48 | 61.02 | |
| Operating Profit | -3.20 | 1.36 | 2.02 | 0.33 | -3.08 | -6.07 | -2.67 |
| OPM % | -2.20% | 2.37% | 3.20% | 0.66% | -3.07% | -4.26% | -4.58% |
| 5.53 | 0.10 | 0.60 | 2.61 | 2.01 | 0.05 | 0.00 | |
| Interest | 2.24 | 1.24 | 1.84 | 0.83 | 0.42 | 0.27 | 0.22 |
| Depreciation | 1.82 | 1.42 | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.60 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Profit before tax | -1.73 | -1.20 | 0.10 | 1.27 | -2.09 | -6.44 | -2.94 |
| 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 | |
| EPS in Rs | -8.86 | -5.60 | 0.97 | 0.75 | -1.11 | -3.81 | -1.87 |
| 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: | -59% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | % |
| TTM: | 51% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | 7% |
| 1 Year: | 53% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 10.25 | 17.05 | 17.05 | 17.05 |
| Reserves | -0.69 | -1.67 | -2.31 | -1.54 | -3.43 | -9.93 | -13.12 |
| 24.86 | 42.84 | 15.63 | 1.68 | 2.07 | 2.59 | 2.82 | |
| 116.34 | 122.86 | 29.92 | 31.43 | 32.11 | 34.13 | 35.99 | |
| Total Liabilities | 142.26 | 165.78 | 44.99 | 41.82 | 47.80 | 43.84 | 42.74 |
| 4.94 | 3.69 | 2.25 | 2.27 | 0.35 | 0.20 | 0.15 | |
| CWIP | 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 |
| 137.32 | 162.09 | 42.74 | 39.55 | 47.45 | 43.64 | 42.59 | |
| Total Assets | 142.26 | 165.78 | 44.99 | 41.82 | 47.80 | 43.84 | 42.74 |
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
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Notice of Postal Ballot 30 Oct
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
30 Oct - MCA Circulars, please find enclosed herewith copies of the newspaper publications published in below mentioned newspapers on October 30, 2025: 1. Financial Express (English) 2. …
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Amendments to Memorandum & Articles of Association
30 Oct - Increase authorised capital to Rs.52.00 crore; amend MOA to add solar and technology businesses; postal ballot.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
28 Oct - Company Secretary resigned; Mr. Rishdhan appointed Additional Independent Director on 28-10-2025.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of The Board Meeting Under Regulation 30 Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
28 Oct - 28-Oct-2025: Company Secretary Shweta Mehrotra resigned; Mr. Rishdhan (DIN 11357343) appointed Additional Independent Director.
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.