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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : One97 Communications Ltd

BSE: 543396 NSE: PAYTM ISIN: INE982J01020
  |   Sector:  IT & ITES   |   Industry:  Fintech

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does One97 Communications Ltd belong to?
One97 Communications Ltd belongs to the IT & ITES sector, operating specifically within the Fintech segment.
Q.2 Is One97 Communications Ltd a good quality company?
One97 Communications Ltd is a average quality company, based on a somewhat consistent 10-year financial track record.
Q.3 Is One97 Communications Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
One97 Communications Ltd appears Fair, as its key valuation ratios are in line with their past averages.
Q.4 Is One97 Communications Ltd a good buy now?
One97 Communications Ltd is a neutral opportunity now, based on stable price trend analysis suggesting prices may move sideways. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

Q.1 Revenue growth of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd revenue growth is -28.3% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year CAGR of 12.01%, indicating slower growth.
Q.2 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd Return on capital employed is -6.13% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year historical median of -14.11%. The current ROCE is below its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 11.25%, indicating value preservation.
Q.3 Return on Asset of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd Return on Asset is -4.64%, which is above its 5-year historical median of -11.6%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.
Q.4 Return on Equity (ROE) of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd Return on equity is -7.53% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year historical median of -16.36%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.
Q.5 Cash conversion cycle of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 53 days, above its 5-year historical median of 16 days, indicating deteriorated working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover 0.32 0.32
ROE -7.53 -16.36
ROCE -6.13 -14.11
Cash Conversion Cycle 53 days 16 days
Q.6 Gross Profit margin of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is -15.6% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year median of -22%, indicating increasing margins.
Q.7 Operating Profit Margin of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is -21.89% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year median of -26.92% indicating increasing margins.
Q.8 Net Profit Margin of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd Net Profit Margin is -14.37% for FY-2025, is above with its 5-year median of -30.81%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin -15.6 -22
Operating Profit Margin -21.89 -26.92
Net Profit Margin -14.37 -30.81
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.00, which is lower with the industry average of 0.08, indicating lower debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of One97 Communications Ltd?
One97 Communications Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 0, which is at a healthy level.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of One97 Communications Ltd?
Promoters hold 0.00% of the One97 Communications Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of One97 Communications Ltd vs industry peers?
One97 Communications Ltd revenue CAGR is 12.01%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 16.12%, indicating slower growth and losing its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth -28.3 16.1
Gross Profit Growth 0 -41.2
Operating Profit Growth 0 -
Net Profit Growth 0 5.4
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover 0.32 0.17
ROE -7.53 -8.09
ROCE -6.13 -6.96
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 52.85 9

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of One97 Communications Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 3 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 18.49% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR		 - - 18.5% 34.1%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of One97 Communications Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E is lower that its historical median.
Q.4 How do the current valuation ratios compare with 5-year historical median and industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median		 5-year
Industry Median
Price to Earnings - 743.33 62.87
Price to Book 5.45 3.79 3.88
Price to Sales 10.93 9.02 3.97
EV to EBITDA 72.07 -37.19 20.79

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