Next Mediaworks Ltd
Incorporated in 1981, Next Mediaworks Ltd.(a subsidiary of HT Media Ltd.) is primarily engaged in the business of FM Radio broadcasting. [1]
- Market Cap ₹ 26.2 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 3.91
- High / Low ₹ 8.48 / 3.32
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ -3.74
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE -12.3 %
- ROE %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -10.2% over past five years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.82.6 Cr.
- Company's cost of borrowing seems high
* 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.
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| 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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| 57 | 64 | 74 | 76 | 75 | 69 | 52 | 19 | 26 | 36 | 38 | 30 | |
| 39 | 43 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 56 | 39 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 33 | |
| Operating Profit | 18 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 3 | -4 | -20 | -10 | -2 | -2 | -3 |
| OPM % | 32% | 32% | 19% | 16% | 14% | 4% | -8% | -101% | -39% | -5% | -6% | -8% |
| 0 | 2 | -52 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -24 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 83 | |
| Interest | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
| Depreciation | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Profit before tax | 1 | 6 | -58 | -8 | -8 | -14 | -51 | -39 | -31 | -24 | -39 | 54 |
| Tax % | 174% | 65% | 64% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| -2 | 0 | -85 | -8 | -8 | -14 | -51 | -39 | -31 | -24 | -39 | 54 | |
| EPS in Rs | -0.29 | 0.02 | -13.02 | -0.39 | -0.74 | -1.26 | -4.04 | -3.21 | -2.54 | -2.12 | -3.32 | 9.51 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | -7% |
| 5 Years: | -10% |
| 3 Years: | 6% |
| TTM: | -21% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | -6% |
| 3 Years: | 3% |
| TTM: | 2% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 10 Years: | -13% |
| 5 Years: | 0% |
| 3 Years: | -5% |
| 1 Year: | -43% |
| Return on Equity | |
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Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| 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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| Equity Capital | 58 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Reserves | 58 | 57 | -28 | -39 | -44 | -53 | -80 | -102 | -118 | -133 | -155 | -92 |
| 24 | 10 | 79 | 66 | 67 | 55 | 112 | 136 | 158 | 188 | 213 | 34 | |
| 26 | 29 | 56 | 67 | 69 | 78 | 19 | 1 | -6 | -30 | -46 | 0 | |
| Total Liabilities | 165 | 162 | 172 | 162 | 159 | 147 | 117 | 102 | 101 | 92 | 79 | 10 |
| 91 | 76 | 135 | 126 | 115 | 105 | 88 | 79 | 70 | 63 | 43 | 0 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 75 | 85 | 37 | 36 | 43 | 42 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 2 | |
| Total Assets | 165 | 162 | 172 | 162 | 159 | 147 | 117 | 102 | 101 | 92 | 79 | 10 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 42 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 15 | -23 | -13 | -11 | -1 | 2 | -1 | |
| -0 | 1 | -126 | -1 | -2 | 0 | -0 | 1 | -5 | 3 | -2 | -3 | |
| -13 | -27 | 97 | -24 | -17 | -21 | 24 | 12 | 17 | -2 | 5 | -3 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 2 | 16 | -16 | -1 | 5 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -8 |
| Free Cash Flow | 15 | 42 | -114 | 24 | 23 | 15 | -24 | -13 | -11 | -3 | 2 | -1 |
| CFO/OP | 89% | 207% | 98% | 218% | 235% | 665% | 565% | 71% | 117% | 51% | -95% | 75% |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| 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 | 108 | 88 | 94 | 97 | 119 | 140 | 103 | 126 | 172 | 148 | 126 | 0 |
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| Cash Conversion Cycle | 108 | 88 | 94 | 97 | 119 | 140 | 103 | 126 | 172 | 148 | 126 | 0 |
| Working Capital Days | 4 | -3 | 5 | -40 | -106 | -287 | -128 | -2 | 65 | 96 | 78 | -3 |
| ROCE % | 4% | 6% | 2% | 3% | 2% | -5% | -12% | -29% | -18% | -8% | -8% | -12% |
Insights
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| YouTube Subscribers (Radio One) Million |
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Documents
Announcements
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Closure of Trading Window
25 Mar - Trading window closed Apr 1, 2026 until 48 hours after AFRs for quarter/FY ended March 31, 2026.
- Results- Financial Results For December 31, 2025 23 Jan
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of The Board Meeting Held On January 23, 2026
23 Jan - Board approved Q3/9M Dec 31, 2025 results; auditor flagged company not a going concern; net worth fully eroded.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Board Meeting Intimation For Unaudited Financial Results (Standalone) Of The Company For The Quarter And Nine Months Ended On 31St December 2025.
16 Jan - Board meeting Jan 23, 2026 to approve Q3/9M unaudited results (Dec 31, 2025); trading window closed until Jan 25, 2026.
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
12 Jan - Certificate under Reg 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations 2018 is enclosed.
Annual reports
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Financial Year 2025
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Financial Year 2024
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Financial Year 2023
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Financial Year 2022
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Financial Year 2021
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Financial Year 2020
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Financial Year 2019
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Financial Year 2018
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Financial Year 2017
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Financial Year 2016
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Financial Year 2015
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Financial Year 2014
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Financial Year 2013
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Financial Year 2012
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Financial Year 2011
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History[1]
The Company was incorporated with the primary objective of printing and publishing newspapers, magazines, books, and journals. In line with business diversification, its name was changed to Mid-Day Multimedia Ltd.
Pursuant to a Scheme of Arrangement with Jagran Prakashan Ltd. in 2010, the Company transferred its entire print and publishing business, including the “Mid-Day” brand, to JPL. Following subsequent changes in business activities, the Company was renamed Next Mediaworks Ltd in 2011.