Prime Focus Ltd
₹ 188
-1.54%
17 Sep
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About
PFL was founded by Mr. Namit Naresh Malhotra in 1997. It started from Mumbai to being an integrated media and entertainment services powerhouse. [1] It is present in 18 cities (8 in India and 10 internationally) across 5 continents. [2]
Prime Focus is engaged in the business of post-production activities including digital intermediate, visual effects, 2D to 3D conversion, and other technical and creative services to the Media and Entertainment industry.[3]
Key Points
- Market Cap ₹ 5,812 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 188
- High / Low ₹ 199 / 85.0
- Stock P/E 38.7
- Book Value ₹ 25.3
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 8.08 %
- ROE -15.8 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
Cons
- Stock is trading at 7.42 times its book value
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last quarter: -2.24%
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 4.21% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -34.5% over last 3 years.
* 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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Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Jun 2014 15m | Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 9m | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,080 | 1,606 | 1,382 | 2,153 | 2,257 | 2,539 | 2,928 | 2,536 | 3,386 | 4,644 | 3,951 | 3,599 | 3,809 | |
| 875 | 1,364 | 1,180 | 1,743 | 1,840 | 2,180 | 2,524 | 1,947 | 2,589 | 3,670 | 3,697 | 2,813 | 2,853 | |
| Operating Profit | 204 | 241 | 203 | 410 | 416 | 359 | 404 | 590 | 797 | 975 | 253 | 786 | 955 |
| OPM % | 19% | 15% | 15% | 19% | 18% | 14% | 14% | 23% | 24% | 21% | 6% | 22% | 25% |
| 23 | -228 | -38 | 121 | 34 | 123 | 13 | 45 | -89 | 219 | 216 | -154 | -16 | |
| Interest | 69 | 73 | 262 | 172 | 212 | 237 | 231 | 251 | 373 | 421 | 558 | 538 | 525 |
| Depreciation | 133 | 221 | 203 | 255 | 277 | 304 | 381 | 422 | 417 | 527 | 498 | 505 | 526 |
| Profit before tax | 25 | -281 | -301 | 105 | -39 | -58 | -196 | -39 | -82 | 246 | -587 | -411 | -112 |
| Tax % | 28% | 12% | 5% | 9% | 15% | -44% | -21% | 46% | 111% | 45% | -17% | 12% | |
| 18 | -313 | -317 | 96 | -44 | -33 | -154 | -56 | -174 | 194 | -488 | -458 | -190 | |
| EPS in Rs | 1.31 | -9.78 | -9.48 | 2.79 | -1.78 | -0.76 | -4.39 | -1.45 | -5.73 | 4.92 | -13.49 | -12.57 | -6.60 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 13% |
| 5 Years: | 4% |
| 3 Years: | 2% |
| TTM: | 7% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | -4% |
| 3 Years: | % |
| TTM: | 133% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 14% |
| 5 Years: | 36% |
| 3 Years: | 34% |
| 1 Year: | 35% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -16% |
| 5 Years: | -18% |
| 3 Years: | -34% |
| Last Year: | -16% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Jun 2014 | Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 19 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Reserves | 719 | 1,082 | 378 | 510 | 546 | 498 | 362 | 237 | 84 | -5 | 486 | 729 |
| 823 | 1,037 | 1,571 | 1,339 | 1,637 | 2,419 | 3,371 | 3,904 | 4,102 | 4,892 | 4,859 | 4,879 | |
| 498 | 1,229 | 1,366 | 1,422 | 1,226 | 899 | 1,205 | 1,159 | 1,422 | 1,826 | 1,744 | 2,888 | |
| Total Liabilities | 2,059 | 3,379 | 3,345 | 3,301 | 3,439 | 3,846 | 4,969 | 5,329 | 5,638 | 6,743 | 7,120 | 8,526 |
| 1,092 | 2,138 | 2,322 | 2,247 | 2,264 | 2,445 | 2,926 | 2,973 | 2,895 | 3,067 | 2,990 | 4,135 | |
| CWIP | 20 | 44 | 51 | 20 | 55 | 63 | 47 | 30 | 28 | 152 | 260 | 43 |
| Investments | 0 | 86 | 89 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 153 | 158 |
| 947 | 1,111 | 883 | 1,030 | 1,116 | 1,334 | 1,992 | 2,327 | 2,715 | 3,393 | 3,718 | 4,190 | |
| Total Assets | 2,059 | 3,379 | 3,345 | 3,301 | 3,439 | 3,846 | 4,969 | 5,329 | 5,638 | 6,743 | 7,120 | 8,526 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Jun 2014 | Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 213 | 30 | 291 | 201 | 120 | 522 | 328 | 183 | 254 | -33 | 295 | |
| -239 | -446 | -98 | -89 | -374 | -269 | -154 | -104 | -80 | -490 | -317 | -356 | |
| 178 | 254 | 123 | -187 | 147 | 159 | -201 | -114 | -232 | 152 | 335 | 133 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -35 | 21 | 55 | 15 | -27 | 10 | 166 | 111 | -129 | -84 | -15 | 72 |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Jun 2014 | Jun 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 | 130 | 85 | 50 | 46 | 56 | 59 | 72 | 32 | 49 | 49 | 37 | 42 |
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| Cash Conversion Cycle | 130 | 85 | 50 | 46 | 56 | 59 | 72 | 32 | 49 | 49 | 37 | 42 |
| Working Capital Days | 68 | -69 | -314 | -83 | -97 | -78 | -141 | -268 | -195 | 31 | 45 | -191 |
| ROCE % | 8% | 2% | 2% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 3% | 6% | 11% | 16% | -1% | 8% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Allotment of ESOP / ESPS
3m - Allotment of 2894000 Equity Shares of Prime Focus Limited under ESOP Scheme 2014
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Allotment
1h - Allotted 27,47,28,041 shares at INR120 on Sep 17, 2025; proceeds ~INR32.967bn; DNEG stake to 74.72%
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Intimation Of Receipt Of The 'In-Principle' Approval Under Regulation 28(1) Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 For The Issue And Allotment Of 46,26,68,572 Equity Shares Of Re. 1 /- On A Preferential Basis
12 Sep - In-principle approval to issue 462,668,572 equity shares preferentially at ≥Rs120; BSE/NSE approvals Sep 11-12, 2025.
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Disclosure Under Regulation 30 Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI Listing Regulations')- Intimation Regarding Dispatch Of Physical Letter(S) To The Members Whose Email Address(Es) Are Not Registered
9 Sep - AGM on September 30, 2025; Annual Report 2024-25 links dispatched to shareholders.
- Disclosures under Reg. 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 9 Sep
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Concalls
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Milestones
It is the first company in India to offer a high-end post-production finishing system, film scanning, and recording system. It is also the first in South Asia to offer a 4K DI Facility. [1] It is one of the world’s largest providers of end-to-end post-production services. [2] The co. owns India’s largest integrated studio in Mumbai, controlling the major share of the local studio market. [3]