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 ₹ 19.7 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 7.90
- High / Low ₹ 12.3 / 5.51
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 4.90
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE -28.8 %
- ROE -41.7 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -4.03% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -54.5% over last 3 years.
- Contingent liabilities of Rs.6.12 Cr.
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
- 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 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145.48 | 57.42 | 63.14 | 50.18 | 100.48 | 142.41 | 58.35 | 51.41 | |
| 148.68 | 56.06 | 61.12 | 49.85 | 103.56 | 148.48 | 61.02 | 55.98 | |
| Operating Profit | -3.20 | 1.36 | 2.02 | 0.33 | -3.08 | -6.07 | -2.67 | -4.57 |
| OPM % | -2.20% | 2.37% | 3.20% | 0.66% | -3.07% | -4.26% | -4.58% | -8.89% |
| 5.53 | 0.10 | 0.60 | 2.61 | 2.01 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 1.42 | |
| Interest | 2.24 | 1.24 | 1.84 | 0.83 | 0.42 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.16 |
| Depreciation | 1.82 | 1.42 | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.60 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Profit before tax | -1.73 | -1.20 | 0.10 | 1.27 | -2.09 | -6.44 | -2.94 | -3.33 |
| Tax % | -10.98% | -18.33% | -60.00% | 39.37% | -9.09% | 0.93% | 8.16% | 1.50% |
| -1.55 | -0.98 | 0.17 | 0.77 | -1.89 | -6.50 | -3.19 | -3.37 | |
| EPS in Rs | -8.86 | -5.60 | 0.97 | 0.75 | -1.11 | -3.81 | -1.87 | -1.35 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | -4% |
| 3 Years: | -20% |
| TTM: | -12% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | % |
| TTM: | -6% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | 12% |
| 1 Year: | -36% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | -36% |
| 3 Years: | -54% |
| Last Year: | -42% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | -12.72 |
| 24.86 | 42.84 | 15.63 | 1.68 | 2.07 | 2.59 | 2.82 | 3.02 | |
| 116.34 | 122.86 | 29.92 | 31.43 | 32.11 | 34.13 | 35.99 | 16.53 | |
| Total Liabilities | 142.26 | 165.78 | 44.99 | 41.82 | 47.80 | 43.84 | 42.74 | 31.78 |
| 4.94 | 3.69 | 2.25 | 2.27 | 0.35 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.13 | |
| 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 | 31.65 | |
| Total Assets | 142.26 | 165.78 | 44.99 | 41.82 | 47.80 | 43.84 | 42.74 | 31.78 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -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 | |
| Free Cash Flow | -18.11 | -17.68 | 2.75 | 6.08 | -6.84 | -0.25 | -0.02 | |
| CFO/OP | 548% | -1,288% | 159% | 1,924% | 246% | 4% | 0% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 287.52 | 876.71 | 79.02 | 13.31 | 45.12 | 6.33 | 9.70 | 23.57 |
| Inventory Days | 36.07 | 104.74 | 131.68 | 171.27 | 44.81 | 43.79 | 106.74 | 36.09 |
| Days Payable | 291.66 | 821.78 | 155.02 | 237.80 | 108.80 | 66.37 | 164.03 | 108.48 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 31.94 | 159.67 | 55.68 | -53.22 | -18.88 | -16.25 | -47.59 | -48.82 |
| Working Capital Days | 9.89 | 17.48 | 21.68 | -11.42 | -9.30 | -5.38 | -13.57 | -12.92 |
| ROCE % | 0.12% | 6.69% | 9.90% | -8.36% | -48.58% | -33.05% | -28.82% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
- Standalone Audited Financial Results Of The Company For The Half And Financial Year Ended 31St March 2026 2d
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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- Audited Financial Results
2d - Board approved FY26 audited results; auditor flagged EPF, tax, TDS defaults and ICICI loan NPA.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Prior Intimation Of The Board Meeting Pursuant To Regulation 29 Of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015 For Standalone Audited Financial Results
7 May - Board meeting on 14 May 2026 to approve audited FY26 and half-year results; trading window closed from 1 April.
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
16 Apr - Company says Annual Secretarial Compliance Report is not applicable for FY ended 31 March 2026.
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Non- Applicability Of Large Entity Disclosure.
10 Apr - Fone4 Communications says it is not a SEBI large entity for debt securities.
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.