Prime Focus Ltd
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]
- Market Cap ₹ 4,413 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 142
- High / Low ₹ 181 / 85.0
- Stock P/E 29.4
- Book Value ₹ 25.3
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 8.08 %
- ROE -15.8 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
Cons
- Stock is trading at 5.71 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.
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 | |
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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 | |
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10 Years: | 13% |
5 Years: | 4% |
3 Years: | 2% |
TTM: | 7% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | -4% |
3 Years: | % |
TTM: | 133% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | 11% |
5 Years: | 29% |
3 Years: | 21% |
1 Year: | 0% |
Return on Equity | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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Intimation Under Regulation 31A Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 - Receipt Of 'No-Objection'
From The Stock Exchanges For Reclassification From The ''Promoter Group'' Category To 'Public' Category.
21h - MSPL reclassified from Promoter Group to Public; exchanges' no-objection received Sept 02, 2025.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
1d - Newspaper Advertisement in respect of information on the 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM)of the Members of the Company to be held on Tuesday, September 30, …
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Disclosure Under Regulation 30 Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, As Amended ('LODR Regulations') In Respect Of Issue Of Equity Shares On Preferential Basis
29 Aug - Revised valuation report (Aug 29, 2025) corrects ₹338.55 to ₹329.31 per share; swap ratio unchanged.
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Disclosure Under Regulation 30 Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, As Amended ('LODR Regulations') In Respect Of Issue Of Equity Shares On Preferential Basis.
22 Aug - Clarifies issuance of 46,26,68,572 shares, corrects asset-approach price to ₹329.31; swap ratio unchanged.
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Intimation Of Submission Of Application To Stock Exchanges Upon Receipt Of Request For Reclassification From The ''Promoter Group'' Category To 'Public' Category In Accordance With Regulation 31A Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
14 Aug - Promoter Monsoon Studio requests reclassification to public; company seeks stock exchanges' no-objection.
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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]