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 ₹ 13.1 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 5.24
- High / Low ₹ 11.2 / 3.79
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 4.90
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE -28.8 %
- ROE -43.9 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Stock is trading at 1.07 times its book value
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 -55.2% over last 3 years.
- 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% | 6.91% |
| -1.55 | -0.98 | 0.17 | 0.77 | -1.89 | -6.50 | -3.19 | -3.55 | |
| EPS in Rs | -8.86 | -5.60 | 0.97 | 0.75 | -1.11 | -3.81 | -1.87 | -1.42 |
| 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: | -11% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | 10% |
| 1 Year: | -19% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | -36% |
| 3 Years: | -55% |
| Last Year: | -44% |
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 | 25.01 | |
| Total Liabilities | 142.26 | 165.78 | 44.99 | 41.82 | 47.80 | 43.84 | 42.74 | 40.26 |
| 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 | 40.13 | |
| Total Assets | 142.26 | 165.78 | 44.99 | 41.82 | 47.80 | 43.84 | 42.74 | 40.26 |
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 | -11.89 | |
| 4.95 | -0.07 | -0.47 | -0.27 | 0.75 | -0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 10.40 | 17.50 | -2.60 | -6.23 | 6.78 | 0.24 | 0.03 | 11.89 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -2.18 | -0.09 | 0.14 | -0.15 | -0.06 | -0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Free Cash Flow | -18.11 | -17.68 | 2.75 | 6.08 | -6.84 | -0.25 | -0.02 | -11.89 |
| CFO/OP | 548% | -1,288% | 159% | 1,924% | 246% | 4% | 0% | 256% |
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 | 111.08 | 93.62 |
| Days Payable | 291.66 | 821.78 | 155.02 | 237.80 | 108.80 | 66.37 | 170.70 | 108.48 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 31.94 | 159.67 | 55.68 | -53.22 | -18.88 | -16.25 | -49.92 | 8.71 |
| Working Capital Days | 9.89 | 17.48 | 21.68 | -11.42 | -9.30 | -5.38 | -13.57 | 47.28 |
| ROCE % | 0.12% | 6.69% | 9.90% | -8.36% | -48.58% | -33.05% | -28.82% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Post-dispatch Newspaper Advertisement for convening the 12th Annual General Meeting ('AGM").
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Post-dispatch Newspaper Advertisement for convening the 12th Annual General Meeting ('AGM").
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Pre-dispatch Newspaper Advertisement for convening the 12th Annual General Meeting ('AGM') of the Company
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- 12th AGM on 31 Aug 2026 via VC/OAVM; seeks Rs100 crore borrowing and investment approvals.
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Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.
- 12th AGM on 31 Aug 2026; e-voting 28-30 Aug; seeks 100 crore borrowing approval.
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.