Fone4 Communications (India) Ltd

Fone4 Communications (India) Ltd

₹ 7.10 4.41%
01 Jul - close price
About

Incorporated in 2014, FONE4 Communications (India) Ltd is in the business of retailing of
electronic items like mobiles, laptops, etc.[1]

Key Points

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.

  • Market Cap 12.1 Cr.
  • Current Price 7.10
  • High / Low 19.2 / 3.78
  • Stock P/E
  • Book Value 2.30
  • Dividend Yield 0.00 %
  • ROCE -33.2 %
  • ROE -57.7 %
  • Face Value 10.0

Pros

Cons

  • Stock is trading at 3.08 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.
  • 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.

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Half Yearly Results

Figures in Rs. Crores

Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Sep 2022 Mar 2023 Sep 2023 Mar 2024 Sep 2024 Mar 2025
37.88 24.03 16.67 83.81 64.09 78.36 34.27 24.08
36.81 24.32 18.48 85.66 63.95 84.57 35.51 25.52
Operating Profit 1.07 -0.29 -1.81 -1.85 0.14 -6.21 -1.24 -1.44
OPM % 2.82% -1.21% -10.86% -2.21% 0.22% -7.92% -3.62% -5.98%
0.38 2.49 2.59 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.00
Interest 1.10 0.47 0.33 0.09 0.09 0.18 0.11 0.10
Depreciation 0.36 0.55 0.30 0.29 0.07 0.07 0.03 0.02
Profit before tax -0.01 1.18 0.15 -2.23 -0.02 -6.41 -1.38 -1.56
Tax % 0.00% 42.37% 26.67% -10.31% 250.00% 0.00% 2.90% 13.46%
-0.01 0.69 0.11 -2.00 -0.08 -6.42 -1.42 -1.77
EPS in Rs -0.06 0.67 0.06 -1.17 -0.05 -3.77 -0.83 -1.04
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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 61.03
Operating Profit -3.20 1.36 2.02 0.33 -3.08 -6.07 -2.68
OPM % -2.20% 2.37% 3.20% 0.66% -3.07% -4.26% -4.59%
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 0.21
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: 4%
1 Year: 45%
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 27.86
Total Liabilities 142.26 165.78 44.99 41.82 47.80 43.84 34.61
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 34.46
Total Assets 142.26 165.78 44.99 41.82 47.80 43.84 34.61

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 57.76
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 -96.57
Working Capital Days 44.43 232.97 54.63 -6.11 -1.78 -1.41 -56.17
ROCE % 0.12% 6.69% 9.90% -8.36% -48.58% -33.17%

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

11 Recently
Sep 2022Mar 2023Sep 2023Mar 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025May 2025
60.12% 60.12% 60.12% 60.12% 60.12% 60.12% 49.10%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.12% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.23% 0.00% 0.00%
39.89% 39.88% 39.87% 39.76% 39.64% 39.89% 50.90%
No. of Shareholders 402435482453424327341

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