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 ₹ 15.4 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 6.18
- High / Low ₹ 19.2 / 5.23
- 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 2.68 times its book value
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last quarter: -11.0%
- 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.
- Contingent liabilities of Rs.6.12 Cr.
* 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 | |
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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 | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 0% |
3 Years: | 5% |
TTM: | -59% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | % |
TTM: | 51% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | -2% |
1 Year: | 3% |
Return on Equity | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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-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 | |
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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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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
9 Oct - The details of securities dematerialized and rematerialized during the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as required under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) …
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
27 Sep - Independent Director Mohammed Arzoo Abdul Latheef resigned effective 27 Sep 2025, citing personal reasons.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Resignation of Director
27 Sep - Mohammed Arzoo Abdul Latheef resigned as Independent Director of FONE4 on 27 September 2025.
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer''s Report 24 Sep
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
23 Sep - AGM Sep 23, 2025: adopt FY2024-25 accounts; director reappointment; related-party loan; MD appointment.
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.