HT Media Limited
HT Media Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals in India. The company operates through three segments: Printing and Publication of Newspapers & Periodicals, Radio Broadcast & Entertainment, and Digital. It publishes Hindustan Times, an English daily newspaper; Mint, a business daily newspaper; and Hindustan, a Hindi daily new… Read more
HT Media Limited (HTMEDIA) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₹20.37 Billion INR
Based on the latest financial reports, HT Media Limited (HTMEDIA) has net assets worth ₹20.37 Billion INR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₹40.08 Billion) and total liabilities (₹19.71 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₹20.37 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 50.82% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.42% |
| 5-Year Change | -17.89% |
| 10-Year Change | -11.51% |
| Growth Volatility | 18.41 |
HT Media Limited - Net Assets Trend (2005–2025)
This chart illustrates how HT Media Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for HT Media Limited (2005–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of HT Media Limited from 2005 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | ₹20.49 Billion | -0.35% |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹20.57 Billion | -4.54% |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹21.54 Billion | -13.22% |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹24.83 Billion | -0.54% |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹24.96 Billion | -2.32% |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹25.55 Billion | -11.12% |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹28.75 Billion | -0.38% |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹28.86 Billion | +13.98% |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹25.32 Billion | +9.32% |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹23.16 Billion | +10.57% |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹20.95 Billion | +10.00% |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹19.04 Billion | +9.46% |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹17.40 Billion | +9.90% |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹15.83 Billion | +10.54% |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹14.32 Billion | +44.22% |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹9.93 Billion | +17.98% |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹8.42 Billion | -1.33% |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹8.53 Billion | +11.61% |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹7.64 Billion | +9.77% |
| 2006-03-31 | ₹6.96 Billion | +71.04% |
| 2005-03-31 | ₹4.07 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to HT Media Limited's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 202.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₹10.43 Billion | 62.58% |
| Common Stock | ₹462.60 Million | 2.78% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹774.80 Million | 4.65% |
| Other Components | ₹5.00 Billion | 29.99% |
| Total Equity | ₹16.66 Billion | 100.00% |
HT Media Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of HT Media Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
ReGen III Corp
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|
$13.72 Million |
|
RedCloud Holdings plc Ordinary Shares
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|
$13.73 Million |
|
Thai Mitsuwa Public Company Limited
BK:TMW
|
$13.73 Million |
|
Ziga Innovation Public Company Limited
BK:ZIGA
|
$13.73 Million |
|
IFB Agro Industries Limited
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|
$13.71 Million |
|
HLV LIMITED
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|
$13.71 Million |
|
Rubfila International Limited
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|
$13.71 Million |
|
Orient Bell Limited
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|
$13.71 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in HT Media Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 17,141,100,000 to 16,662,900,000, a change of -478,200,000 (-2.8%).
- Net income of 19,500,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 189,400,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 308,300,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₹19.50 Million | +0.12% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹-189.40 Million | -1.14% |
| Other Changes | ₹-308.30 Million | -1.85% |
| Total Change | ₹- | -2.79% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares HT Media Limited's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.28x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 0.95x to 0.28x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-31 | ₹21.10 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | ₹30.90 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹32.63 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹36.41 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹36.22 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹41.32 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹55.41 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹61.57 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹67.91 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹74.67 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹81.74 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹89.44 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹95.91 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹109.31 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹108.91 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹93.45 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹90.60 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹89.50 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹77.80 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹74.11 | ₹20.02 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ₹72.33 | ₹20.02 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently HT Media Limited utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 0.12%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.11%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.46x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.36x
- Recent ROE (0.12%) is below the historical average (4.65%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.76% | 4.38% | 0.86x | 1.80x | ₹-131.77 Million |
| 2006 | 4.97% | 4.17% | 0.76x | 1.56x | ₹-347.85 Million |
| 2007 | 12.07% | 8.87% | 0.88x | 1.55x | ₹157.93 Million |
| 2008 | 11.88% | 8.42% | 0.85x | 1.65x | ₹160.41 Million |
| 2009 | -1.37% | -0.86% | 0.74x | 2.14x | ₹-964.49 Million |
| 2010 | 13.95% | 9.59% | 0.71x | 2.05x | ₹383.69 Million |
| 2011 | 14.27% | 10.46% | 0.74x | 1.84x | ₹555.98 Million |
| 2012 | 11.44% | 8.27% | 0.77x | 1.80x | ₹207.90 Million |
| 2013 | 10.50% | 8.18% | 0.72x | 1.78x | ₹80.52 Million |
| 2014 | 11.89% | 9.43% | 0.70x | 1.81x | ₹330.04 Million |
| 2015 | 9.45% | 7.88% | 0.67x | 1.78x | ₹-104.31 Million |
| 2016 | 8.33% | 7.00% | 0.57x | 2.08x | ₹-347.03 Million |
| 2017 | 7.63% | 7.00% | 0.53x | 2.04x | ₹-529.39 Million |
| 2018 | 12.08% | 13.36% | 0.47x | 1.94x | ₹527.94 Million |
| 2019 | -0.48% | -0.55% | 0.44x | 1.99x | ₹-2.63 Billion |
| 2020 | -16.04% | -17.51% | 0.45x | 2.02x | ₹-5.61 Billion |
| 2021 | -3.39% | -6.34% | 0.26x | 2.08x | ₹-2.80 Billion |
| 2022 | 0.85% | 1.19% | 0.34x | 2.11x | ₹-1.91 Billion |
| 2023 | -12.63% | -13.28% | 0.41x | 2.31x | ₹-4.07 Billion |
| 2024 | -4.70% | -4.76% | 0.41x | 2.40x | ₹-2.52 Billion |
| 2025 | 0.12% | 0.11% | 0.46x | 2.36x | ₹-1.65 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares HT Media Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $5,912,096,189
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.06%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT Media Limited (HTMEDIA) | ₹20.37 Billion | 6.76% | 0.97x | $13.71 Million |
| Cyber Media (India) Limited (CYBERMEDIA) | $395.24 Million | 0.37% | 1.43x | $1.19 Million |
| D.B.Corp Limited (DBCORP) | $13.47 Billion | 22.03% | 0.48x | $72.22 Million |
| Diligent Media Corporation Limited (DNAMEDIA) | $861.49 Million | -29.62% | 5.96x | $1.81 Million |
| Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL) | $13.90 Billion | 5.17% | 0.25x | $8.36 Million |
| Jagran Prakashan Limited (JAGRAN) | $21.49 Billion | 12.73% | 0.37x | $48.99 Million |
| MPS Limited (MPSLTD) | $917.29 Million | 45.94% | 0.28x | $76.48 Million |
| Navneet Education Limited (NAVNETEDUL) | $1.84 Billion | 19.19% | 0.41x | $113.73 Million |
| Sab Events & Governance Now Media Limited (SABEVENTS) | $106.89 Million | 1.36% | 0.10x | $1.45K |
| Sambhaav Media Limited (SAMBHAAV) | $239.60 Million | 4.38% | 0.59x | $2.24 Million |