Jagran Prakashan Ltd
Jagran Prakashan Ltd is a media conglomerate with interests spanning across printing and publication of newspapers & magazines, FM radio, digital, outdoor advertising and promotional marketing, event management and activation business.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 1,500 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 68.9
- High / Low ₹ 84.0 / 59.1
- Stock P/E 6.11
- Book Value ₹ 78.3
- Dividend Yield 8.71 %
- ROCE 15.9 %
- ROE 11.9 %
- Face Value ₹ 2.00
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is almost debt free.
- Stock is trading at 0.88 times its book value
- Stock is providing a good dividend yield of 8.71%.
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 48.1%
Cons
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -2.15% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 13.2% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.114 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 Media, Entertainment & Publication Media Print Media
Part of BSE Consumer Discretionary
Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,589 | 1,662 | 1,754 | 1,864 | 1,868 | 1,940 | 1,772 | 1,133 | 1,401 | 1,594 | 1,641 | 1,590 | 1,641 | |
| 1,224 | 1,227 | 1,255 | 1,337 | 1,400 | 1,533 | 1,397 | 879 | 1,044 | 1,298 | 1,311 | 1,317 | 1,370 | |
| Operating Profit | 365 | 435 | 499 | 526 | 468 | 407 | 375 | 254 | 357 | 296 | 330 | 273 | 270 |
| OPM % | 23% | 26% | 28% | 28% | 25% | 21% | 21% | 22% | 25% | 19% | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| 52 | 30 | 49 | 40 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 56 | 85 | 65 | 77 | 114 | |
| Interest | 33 | 35 | 57 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 16 | 9 | 9 |
| Depreciation | 73 | 95 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 75 | 84 | 69 | 60 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Profit before tax | 312 | 335 | 407 | 465 | 401 | 338 | 288 | 184 | 325 | 299 | 325 | 288 | 322 |
| Tax % | 25% | 33% | 33% | 32% | 34% | 35% | 9% | 26% | 24% | 23% | 25% | 27% | |
| 233 | 224 | 272 | 316 | 266 | 220 | 262 | 136 | 248 | 229 | 245 | 211 | 246 | |
| EPS in Rs | 7.13 | 6.84 | 8.31 | 9.67 | 8.54 | 7.42 | 9.33 | 4.87 | 9.42 | 8.67 | 11.23 | 9.70 | 11.29 |
| Dividend Payout % | 56% | 51% | 0% | 31% | 35% | 47% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 38% | 45% | 62% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 0% |
| 5 Years: | -2% |
| 3 Years: | 4% |
| TTM: | 2% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | -1% |
| 5 Years: | -5% |
| 3 Years: | -6% |
| TTM: | 7% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 10 Years: | -9% |
| 5 Years: | 4% |
| 3 Years: | 0% |
| 1 Year: | -9% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | 15% |
| 5 Years: | 13% |
| 3 Years: | 13% |
| Last Year: | 12% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
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| Equity Capital | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Reserves | 886 | 968 | 1,292 | 1,605 | 1,459 | 1,281 | 1,315 | 1,438 | 1,609 | 1,318 | 1,560 | 1,659 | 1,662 |
| 478 | 731 | 378 | 156 | 91 | 293 | 232 | 277 | 316 | 327 | 128 | 51 | 54 | |
| 444 | 449 | 289 | 386 | 431 | 470 | 438 | 390 | 399 | 530 | 483 | 475 | 546 | |
| Total Liabilities | 1,874 | 2,214 | 2,025 | 2,213 | 2,043 | 2,104 | 2,042 | 2,160 | 2,377 | 2,219 | 2,215 | 2,228 | 2,305 |
| 507 | 498 | 704 | 715 | 740 | 728 | 715 | 659 | 635 | 548 | 522 | 518 | 515 | |
| CWIP | 114 | 72 | 79 | 76 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 |
| Investments | 596 | 630 | 677 | 757 | 601 | 569 | 567 | 905 | 1,085 | 1,062 | 944 | 1,020 | 1,052 |
| 656 | 1,014 | 565 | 665 | 690 | 803 | 758 | 595 | 655 | 607 | 743 | 678 | 722 | |
| Total Assets | 1,874 | 2,214 | 2,025 | 2,213 | 2,043 | 2,104 | 2,042 | 2,160 | 2,377 | 2,219 | 2,215 | 2,228 | 2,305 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 341 | 368 | 384 | 341 | 192 | 349 | 350 | 304 | 255 | 264 | 206 | |
| -148 | -438 | -17 | -93 | 113 | 26 | -3 | -355 | -194 | 254 | 42 | -7 | |
| -216 | 109 | -353 | -246 | -494 | -217 | -357 | 16 | -113 | -502 | -292 | -209 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -27 | 12 | -2 | 44 | -39 | 1 | -12 | 11 | -3 | 6 | 15 | -11 |
| Free Cash Flow | 303 | 292 | 298 | 307 | 300 | 133 | 324 | 344 | 312 | 246 | 253 | 173 |
| CFO/OP | 109% | 95% | 98% | 97% | 97% | 77% | 112% | 153% | 113% | 108% | 102% | 102% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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| Debtor Days | 75 | 77 | 73 | 81 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 109 | 88 | 83 | 86 | 80 |
| Inventory Days | 56 | 50 | 36 | 49 | 35 | 85 | 114 | 62 | 72 | 57 | 37 | 52 |
| Days Payable | 71 | 62 | 31 | 60 | 62 | 70 | 95 | 99 | 104 | 98 | 113 | 104 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 59 | 65 | 78 | 69 | 66 | 105 | 109 | 72 | 55 | 42 | 11 | 28 |
| Working Capital Days | 8 | -71 | 10 | 31 | 47 | 23 | 34 | 60 | 40 | -25 | 15 | 37 |
| ROCE % | 22% | 22% | 24% | 26% | 23% | 21% | 18% | 11% | 18% | 16% | 18% | 16% |
Insights
In beta| Mar 2015 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Sep 2025 | |
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Documents
Announcements
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Jagran Prakashan Limited Has informed About The Representation Received From The Concerned Independent Director(S) Circulated To The Shareholders Of The Company In Compliance With The Applicable Provisions Of The Companies Act, 2013
2d - Jagran Prakashan circulates independent directors' representations ahead of EGM on proposed removal of certain directors.
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Board Meeting Intimation for The Financial Results For The Period Ended March 31, 2026.
18 May - Board meeting on 28 May 2026 to approve FY26 audited results and possible interim dividend.
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Jagran Prakashan Limited Has informed Regarding Disclosure Under Regulation 30 Of The SEBI Listing Regulations.
14 May - NCLT hearing in company petitions adjourned to 1 June 2026 for further arguments.
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Jagran Prakashan Limited Has informed Regarding Disclosure Under Regulation 30 Of The SEBI Listing Regulations
14 May - NCLAT hearing on director removal appeals deferred to 22 May 2026.
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Disclosure Under Regulation 30 Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
8 May - NCLT hearings in two petitions adjourned to 13 May 2026; arguments on Respondent Nos. 3, 9, 10 continue.
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A) Print Business Division
The company operates 10 different print titles across various categories. It has a presence across 13 states and UTs with 300+ editions/ sub-editions of its daily newsprints with a base of ~84 Mn readers. Its flagship newspaper Dainik Jagran is the largest Hindi daily newsprint and its Urdu paper Inquilab is the leading Urdu newspaper in India. [1] [2]