DBCORP · D.B.Corp Ltd · Printing & Publishing
DBCORP · D.B.Corp Ltd · Printing & Publishing
As of 05 Nov close
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Full signal detail →Fundamentals as of 16 Oct 2026
Revenue (latest Q)
₹581 Cr
Revenue YoY
PAT YoY
Not available from data source
Operating margin
Revenue, last 4 quarters
Source: Yahoo Finance, as of 30 Sep 2026
P/E (TTM)
P/B
1.1
P/S (TTM)
Not available from data source
Sector P/E
Not available from data source
Dividend yield
+4.7%
Source: Yahoo Finance, as of 29 Oct 2026
| Company | P/E | P/B | Net margin | ROE | D/E | Div. yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBCORP (this stock) | 8.1 | 1.1 | +13.8% | +13.0% | 0.09 | +4.7% |
| Saregama India * | 42.6 | 10.6 | +21.3% | +13.1% | 0.04 | +0.9% |
| Navneet Education * | 9.3 | 1.4 | +19.6% | +16.4% | 0.05 | +2.4% |
| Jagran Prakashan * | 7.5 | 0.8 | +9.8% | +9.4% | 0.05 | +11.3% |
* Net margin, ROE, D/E and dividend yield for these companies come from RedixFi fundamentals; the data vendor had no values for them.
Promoter
stable
FII
falling 3q
MF
3.75% (0.00pp)
stable
Insider trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Qty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | Sudhir Agarwal | SELL | 66,530 | ₹0 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Girish Agarwal | BUY | 33,265 | ₹0 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Pawan Agarwal | BUY | 33,265 | ₹0 |
| 03 Jun 2026 | Sudhir Agarwal | BUY | 99,795 | ₹2.05 Cr |
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Concalls & investor presentations
AI-generatedKey takeaway: In the Q2 FY27 earnings call, D.B. Corp Limited reported consolidated total revenues of INR614 crores, down from INR635 crores in Q2 FY26, with advertising revenue at INR411 crores compared to INR439 crores in the prior year. EBITDA increased to INR124 crores from INR115 crores, while profit after tax declined to INR69 crores from INR93 crores. The company noted that the shift of the Navaratri festival to Q3 impacted year-on-year comparisons, but underlying advertising revenue growth was positive in Q2. Circulation revenue fell to INR116 crores from INR121 crores. Newsprint costs rose by 14% due to geopolitical factors, prompting cost optimization efforts. For H1 FY27, total revenue reached INR1,246 crores, with advertising revenue up to INR843 crores. Radio revenue remained stable at INR82 crores, while EBITDA improved to INR26 crores. The digital business is a long-term growth focus, with experiments on subscription pricing and content. Management highlighted challenges in maintaining circulation numbers and managing rising input costs, while expressing cautious optimism about the festive season supporting advertising activity in the second half of the year. The company also discussed strategies to enhance advertiser engagement and reader retention, including price experiments and regional market focus.
The summary reflects both challenges like declining circulation and rising costs, alongside cautious optimism about festive season support and digital growth initiatives.
Sourced from an exchange-filed transcript, dated 21 Oct 2026. Summary is RedixFi-generated and distinct from investment advice.
Key takeaway: During the earnings conference call held on July 16, 2026, management reported a strong financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Consolidated total revenue increased by approximately 8% year-on-year to INR 6,220 million, driven by healthy growth in advertising revenue, which rose by around 10% to INR 4,320 million. EBITDA grew by about 19% to INR 1,647 million, leading to an EBITDA margin expansion of 250 basis points to 26.1%. Profit after tax also saw a significant increase of around 25% to INR 1,007 million. Management highlighted the resilience of the print business and noted that circulation revenue remained stable at INR 1,204 million. The radio segment reported a revenue increase to INR 425 million, with EBITDA growing by approximately 29%. Management acknowledged upward pressure on newsprint prices but emphasized effective cost management strategies to mitigate impacts.
Management emphasized strong revenue growth and profitability improvements.
Sourced from an exchange-filed transcript, dated 20 Jul 2026. Summary is RedixFi-generated and distinct from investment advice.
Key takeaway: The earnings conference call for D.B. Corp Limited on May 11, 2026, highlighted the company's financial performance for Q4 and FY 2026. Management reported a 6% year-on-year growth in consolidated advertising revenue for Q4, totaling INR 4,067 million, with total revenue reaching INR 5,896 million, a 4% increase. EBITDA grew by 15.6% to INR 1,176 million, and profit after tax rose by 18.8% to INR 622 million. For FY 2026, total revenues were INR 24,408 million, showing flat growth compared to the previous year. Management noted challenges with rising newsprint prices but expressed confidence in the resilience of their business model. The digital segment reported 20 million monthly active users, and the radio segment expanded with new stations becoming EBITDA positive quickly. Management emphasized ongoing efforts in editorial quality and reader engagement, despite slight declines in circulation numbers.
The management presented a balanced view of performance, acknowledging both growth and challenges.
Sourced from an exchange-filed transcript, dated 14 May 2026. Summary is RedixFi-generated and distinct from investment advice.
AI Summary of Annual Report
AI-generatedD.B. Corp Limited (DBCORP) reported FY2025-26 financials with key audit matters including valuation of investment properties and trade receivables. The company faces contingent liabilities from pending legal cases and income tax disputes, though no material defaults or going-concern issues were noted. The Indian economy showed resilience with 7.7% GDP growth, supporting the media and entertainment sector's projected 2.8% growth. Print media remained stable, while digital revenue grew but faced challenges from AI-driven content. The company's balance sheet and operational performance were not explicitly detailed, but governance and compliance with statutory requirements were maintained.
- Key audit matters include valuation of investment properties and trade receivables, with significant estimates involved.
- Contingent liabilities from pending legal cases and income tax disputes, though no material defaults or going-concern issues were noted.
- Indian economy's resilience with 7.7% GDP growth in FY26 supports the media and entertainment sector's projected growth.
- Print media segment remained stable with advertising revenue growth, while digital revenue faced challenges from AI-driven content.
Key takeaway: DBCORP faces audit and legal challenges but maintains compliance; Indian economic growth supports sector performance, though digital and legal risks remain.
The following annual report excerpts provide qualitative strategic context. Do not treat any specific financial figures in these excerpts as authoritative — they may be incorrectly labeled due to PDF table extraction limitations. For precise financial data, refer to the structured fundamentals data above.
Governance disclosures
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Default / Covenant Breach (2 items)
Items of these kinds are disclosed in the filings. This is a count of disclosed items. It is not a finding about the company and its cause has not been independently established.
Default / Covenant Breach
2 occurrencesRecent (last 12 months)
On February 3, 2025, Go Paper GmbH & Co. KG filed a petition under IBC Section 9 against the Company for a claim of ₹157.03 million related to undelivered goods. The petition was dismissed on September 15, 2025, due to a pre-existing dispute between the parties.
Earlier (1-3 years ago)
A petition under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was filed by Go Paper GmbH & Co. KG on February 3, 2025, seeking initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against the company for a claim amount of 157.03 million, related to undelivered goods.
Routine disclosures
Contingent Liability
2 occurrencesRecent (last 12 months)
The company has contingent liabilities not provided for, including several defamation cases.
Earlier (1-3 years ago)
The Group has contingent liabilities related to disputed income tax matters for assessment years 2018-19 to 2022-23, and a claim against the Group not acknowledged as debts amounting to ₹235 million. The Group also has a demand for Labour and Provident Fund amounting to ₹30.73 million, of which ₹15.37 million has been paid under protest.
Related-Party Transaction
1 occurrenceEarlier (1-3 years ago)
The company refers to Note 35 for details of related party transactions in relation to CSR expenditure.
Promoter Share Pledge
1 occurrenceRecent (last 12 months)
0.63% of promoter holding pledged (quarter 2026-Q3 as of 2026-07-18).